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Case No. 8047Public order offence · Co. Clare · 12 Sep 2026

Two women in court over protest at Trump Doonbeg golf course

On Saturday 12 September 2026, during the Amgen Irish Open at Trump International Golf Club in Doonbeg, Co Clare, two women from Galway were removed from the 7th green by gardaí as US President Donald Trump's Marine One prepared to land; one of the accused says they were arrested at 3.05pm. Emma O'Grady, 41, of Inis Oírr, and Áine Ní Threinír, 35, of Salthill, are charged under Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act over alleged anti-war slogans and T-shirts, and they say they were protesting peacefully. The two women appeared at a special sitting of Ennis District Court that Saturday night, where legal aid was granted and bail was granted with no garda objection on condition they stay away from the resort and be of good behaviour. The latest development is that they were remanded on bail to appear at Kilrush District Court on 20 October 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Sep
    3 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Two women are alleged to have shouted anti-war slogans and worn anti-war T-shirts.
  • One of the accused says the women were engaged in a peaceful protest.
Where
The alleged offence took place on the 7th green at Trump International Golf Club in Doonbeg, Co Clare.
When
  • The alleged offence took place on the afternoon of Saturday 12 September 2026 during the Amgen Irish Open.
  • The alleged incident happened as Marine One was in the air preparing to land.
Investigation
  • One of the accused says gardaí arrested the women at 3.05pm on the 7th green.
  • Gardaí removed the two women from the 7th green in front of spectators.
Other details
A woman in her 20s was arrested for trespassing on the golf links, and no other arrests have taken place at the site.
Charges
Both women are charged under Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act.
In court
  • Emma O'Grady and Áine Ní Threinír appeared at a special sitting of Ennis District Court on Saturday night; one report says three women appeared at that sitting.
  • Judge Adrian Harris granted legal aid to the accused, and solicitor Daragh Hassett represents the two women.
  • There was no garda objection to bail, and bail was granted on condition the women stay away from Trump Doonbeg golf resort and be of good behaviour.
Sentence
The two women were remanded on bail to appear at Kilrush District Court on 20 October 2026.
26 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe women are alleged to have shouted anti-war slogans and worn anti-war T-shirts. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe offences were committed at Donald Trump's golf course in Doonbeg, Co Clare. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe alleged incident took place at the Trump International Golf Club in Doonbeg. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offence happened on the 7th green at Trump Doonbeg golf course. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenTwo women were arrested on Saturday for public order offences at the site. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe alleged incident happened on the 7th Green while US President Donald Trump's Marine One was in the air preparing to land, on the afternoon before the report. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on Saturday afternoon during the Amgen Irish Open. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe women say they were arrested by gardaí at 3.05pm on the 7th green. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationOne of the accused said gardaí arrested them at 3.05pm on the 7th Green. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí removed the two women from the 7th green in front of spectators. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe two women are charged under Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act. (rte.ie)
  • chargeBoth women are charged under Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe three women appeared at a special sitting of Ennis District Court. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe two women appeared at a special sitting of Ennis District Court. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted legal aid to the accused. (rte.ie)
  • courtThere was no garda objection to bail. (rte.ie, limerickleader.ie)
  • courtBail was granted on condition that the two stay away from the Trump Doonbeg golf resort and be of good behaviour. (rte.ie)
  • courtThey appeared at a special sitting of Ennis District Court on Saturday night. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe women were remanded on bail to appear at Kilrush District Court on October 20. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe two women were remanded on bail to appear at Kilrush District Court on 20 October. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceBail was granted on condition that the women stay away from Trump Doonbeg golf resort and be of good behaviour. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherA woman in her 20s was arrested for trespassing on the golf links. (rte.ie)
  • otherNo other arrests have taken place at the site. (rte.ie)
  • otherOne of the accused said they were engaged in a peaceful protest. (rte.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted to solicitor Daragh Hassett to represent the two women. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherEmma O’Grady said the women were engaging in a peaceful protest. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Sep2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Two women in court over protest as President Trump about to land in Doonbeg

    Names the two accused women and their ages, describes the alleged protest and their arrest at 3.05pm, the Section 6 charge, the bail terms and return date at Kilrush District Court, and a legal aid grant. No existing case covers this incident.

    accused, Emma O'Grady, 41, female, named, irish (judged from name)Emma O'Gradyaccused, Áine Ní Threinír, 35, female, named, irish (judged from name)Áine Ní Threinír
  2. 13 Sep2026
    In courtrte.ie, follow-up
    Two Galway women in court over Trump protest

    First report of this case. Adds the names, ages and home towns of the two accused, the charge, the court appearance at Ennis District Court, the bail terms and the next court date at Kilrush District Court on 20 October.

    accused, Emma O'Grady, 41, female, named, irish (judged from name)Emma O'Gradyaccused, Áine Ní Threinír, 35, female, named, irish (judged from name)Áine Ní Threinír
  3. 12 Sep2026
    In courtrte.ie, follow-up
    Three women charged over offences on Trump's golf course

    Reports three women charged, adding a woman in her 20s arrested for trespassing and the court appearance at a special sitting of Ennis District Court. Does not mention Galway, Section 6 or bail.

    accused, 20s, femaleaccused, 30s, femaleaccused, 40s, female