Donald Trump confirms he will attend major sporting event in Ireland next year

Donald Trump confirmed his plans to be in attendance for the 2027 Ryder Cup in Limerick, Ireland.

The US President, who is a known golf fan and player, was meeting Taoiseach Micheal Martin at Farmleigh House in Dublin.

Trump is in Ireland for a two-day visit, where the US President was asked whether he would be back for the Ryder Cup.

He said: "I will, absolutely. It's a big tournament."

Trump also backed holding the competition at the golf course he owns in Turnberry, Scotland.

He added: "I do think the Ryder Cup should be held in Turnberry, but it won't be - probably because they give it out 10 years in advance."

The US President attended the opening day at Bethpage Black for the 2025 Ryder Cup, watching through bulletproof glass in a heavily secured area.

Trump is expected to present the Irish Open cup on Sunday, with Irishman Shane Lowry currently the most likely recipient, holding a four-shot lead heading into the final round.

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Lowry shot a course-record 62 on Friday, saying he had "real fun out there".

The Irishman fired in nine birdies at the par-70 course, leaving the 18th hole to a huge ovation from the home crowd.

Commenting on his round, he told Sky Sports: "It was nice. It was real fun out there.

"I got off to a nice start, and then I just kept my foot on the gas and tried to keep hitting good shots and keep holing putts, and it was a nice day.

"The crowds were amazing out there today. They supported me along the way, and it was nice to give them something to shout about."

Defending champion and good friend of Lowry, Rory McIlroy, had a different experience.

McIlroy shot a 69, one-under-par, on Friday, after three-putting the last.

Speaking after his round, the Northern Irishman said: "The course was certainly gettable, and there were some pretty low scores out there.

"I felt like I hit it well enough to shoot a low one, but I just couldn't get the putter going at all.

"The last two days, the greens have confused me a little bit, and I've been struggling to read them."

McIlroy struggled on Saturday, recording a 74, leaving himself two-over-par for the tournament.

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