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Trump Has Support in Doonbeg, Though Tiny Snails Have Snagged His Irish Golf Course Plans
Some people in Ireland are eager for U.S. President Donald Trump's weekend visit to end due to tight security and political tensions.
Trump's golf resort in Doonbeg has created jobs, attracted tourists, and brought international attention to the village on Ireland's Atlantic coast.
A planned 320-capacity ballroom at the golf resort has become controversial among environmentalists concerned about harming narrow-mouthed whorl snails protected by European Union laws; Clare County Council approved the ballroom with a requirement to monitor and manage the snails.
The visit caused road closures, a large police presence, and protests in rural County Clare.