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Brutal Beach Artwork Appears As Huge Protests Erupt Over Trump’s Ireland Visit: ‘We Don’t Want Him’

Not a quiet welcome

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A message carved into a beach only lasts as long as the tide allows, and this one was built with that exact lesson baked right in.

Campaign group Uplift unveiled a massive sand mural at Dublin Bay this week, spelling out “NO KINGS — GAZA IRAN ICE” just as Trump prepared to arrive for a weekend built around golf at his Doonbeg resort. Subtlety was clearly not the goal.

Waterford artist Seán Corcoran designed the piece, working with a small team and hand rakes to carve it into the sand. Large-scale beach art is nothing unusual for him, but this particular project came with a sharper motive than most of his work. “I believe it is important for me to use my voice,” he told Al Jazeera, explaining why he took on the job despite Ireland’s official welcome for the visiting president.

Uplift’s Executive Director, Siobhán O’Donoghue, kept her own message just as short: “he is not welcome here in Ireland.” She explained the choice of medium too, saying “Trump’s administration will one day be history,” the same way the sand itself would be, washed away by the tide within hours of being carved.

The sentiment wasn’t limited to one beach.

Protests are expected across multiple Irish cities this weekend, and recent polling backs up the mood driving them. A Sunday Independent survey found that 69% of respondents said they don’t welcome Trump’s visit at all.

Political figures piled on too, each with a different angle. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald told reporters, “I’m not surprised that there will be protests at this visit,” pointing to “the scale of the breaches of international law” tied to the conflict in Gaza.

People Before Profit TD Ruth Coppinger went further still, calling Trump a “conveyor of bigotry, hate and misogyny” and saying she hoped Ireland’s president “will speak out” during their scheduled meeting.

Security preparations have been just as loud, if not louder. Days before Trump touched down, five U.S. Air Force cargo planes landed at Shannon Airport carrying armored vehicles, counter-assault equipment, and anti-drone systems, all deployed to protect what technically amounts to a golf weekend. That kind of buildup stands out on its own

Photos and video from the protests made the rounds quickly, and people had plenty to say.

Trump’s schedule includes a courtesy meeting with President Catherine Connolly, talks with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, and appearances at the Irish Open in Doonbeg, where he may present the tournament trophy if the timing lines up. Somewhere between the motorcades, the protest banners, and the security convoy, actual golf is apparently still on the agenda.

Featured image via X screengrab 

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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