Donald Trump due to visit his golf resort in Ireland

The trip is Mr Trump’s first abroad since he became the first former US president to face criminal charges.

Former US president Donald Trump is due to visit his golf course in Ireland (Jane Barlow/PA)

Former US president Donald Trump is expected to follow Joe Biden, his successor at the White House, by visiting Ireland on Wednesday.

Preparations were underway and security increased on Tuesday at Trump International Golf Links and Hotel just outside the town of Doonbeg in Co Clare, although staff remained tight-lipped about the proposed visit.