Watch as President Donald Trump lands at Shannon Airport
President of the United States is making his way from Dublin to Trump International in Doonbeg
THE President of the United States landed at Shannon Airport this afternoon as he made his way from Dublin to Trump International in Doonbeg.
Air Force One departed Dublin Airport for Shannon after President Trump attended a number of engagements at the Phoenix Park in Dublin.
Having landed shortly after 2pm, President Trump was greeted by Minister Patrick O’Donovan and Minister-of-State Timmy Dooley as he disembarked from the plane. He then walked across the tarmac to board the Marine One helicopter which brought him to west Clare.
A major security operation will remain in place in Clare until Mr Trump departs on Sunday evening having attending the Amgen Irish Open in Doonbeg.
You can re-watch our live stream of Donald Trump landing at Shannon here.
Earlier, Mr Trump confirmed he hopes to travel to Limerick next year to attend the Ryder Cup which will take place at Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort.
Donald Trump made his comments on Saturday morning while speaking to reporters at Farmleigh House in Dublin’s Phoenix Park where he met with Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
When asked by one reporter if he would “return to Ireland for the Ryder Cup next year,” President Trump replied: “I will, absolutely. It’s a big tournament.”