US President Donald Trump is preparing to visit Ireland for a 48 hour trip that will include meetings with senior Irish leaders and attendance at the Irish Open golf tournament.

During the visit, Trump is expected to meet Irish President Catherine Connolly and Prime Minister Micheal Martin. He will also attend the golf tournament at his Doonbeg golf resort.

The visit comes at a time of international political tension, with the conflict involving Iran expected to be among the issues that could be discussed during Trump's meetings in Ireland.

Economic relations between Ireland and the United States are also expected to remain an important part of the visit. American companies have a significant presence in Ireland and employ about 10% of the country's workers.

The conflict in Iran has also created economic concerns in Ireland because higher energy and gas prices are affecting countries across the region.

Trump's visit is expected to attract protests in Dublin and Doonbeg, with demonstrations planned over his policies and the war.

Ireland's position on international issues could also become part of the discussions. The country has maintained a pro Palestinian stance and recently introduced trade restrictions involving Israeli settlements, decisions that have attracted criticism from some US officials.

The trip will combine political meetings with Trump's appearance at the Irish Open, where he is expected to present the tournament trophy.