Mr Trump is set to touch down in Ireland ahead of a visit to President Catherine Connolly at Áras an Úachtaráin [The President's residence] on Saturday (September 12).
From there, he will head to his golf course, Trump International in Doonbeg, Co Clare, which is currently hosting the Irish Open.
Ahead of Mr Trump’s visit to both counties, both Dublin Airport and Shannon Airport have advised passengers who may be traveling to and from those airports this weekend to allow for extra travel time, as security measures are expected to be tight over the next several days.
Taking to Twitter (X) on Thursday (September 10), Shannon Airport reminded passengers that extra measures would be in place from 8am on Friday until 10am on Monday (September 14). Those who are traveling from the airport are advised to have a valid ID and their flight information handy upon arrival at the airport.
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"A reminder to passengers that from 08.00am tomorrow, Friday 11th, until 11.00am on Monday 14th, extra time should be allowed when traveling to Shannon Airport due to increased traffic volumes," the airport’s authority wrote.
"All visitors to the airport during this period are required to carry a valid photo ID. Passengers should also have their photo ID and flight documentation ready for inspection when approaching the airport."
The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) also added that, due to rolling road closures during Mr Trump’s visit, those who are traveling to the airport may need to take alternative routes, which may take longer than usual. As a result, they are advised to arrive at the airport earlier than normal and use relevant traffic apps to monitor road closures.
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"Dublin Airport advises passengers traveling to the airport on Saturday morning and early afternoon to allow extra time for their journey due to possible rolling road closures in the vicinity of the airport," the DAA wrote.
"To facilitate the visit of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, rolling road closures will be in place from 0730–0930 and 1130–1330."
"Dublin Airport will operate as normal, but passengers may not be able to access the airport via their usual route and may need to take an alternative, potentially longer, route.
"Passengers are advised to use traffic apps and check the latest updates from @TIITraffic and @GardaTraffic before traveling."
Mr Trump’s visit to both Dublin and Clare has seen immense security measures put in place, including US military helicopters flying over Irish airspace to familiarise themselves with the country’s flight paths ahead of Air Force One’s touchdown.
Gardaí have drafted in officers from outside the Clare division for what has been declared an extraordinary policing event, with hundreds of guards being deployed to the West Clare village of Doonbeg for Mr Trump’s stay.
Security sources have described the operation as one of the most complex ever undertaken in the State, with signal jammers to disrupt drones, extensive weapons checks for spectators, and advice from gardaí not to rely on satnav due to widespread road closures around the course.
* This article was originally published on Extra.ie.
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