Trump loves the game of golf and takes pride in his relationships with some of the pros
Trump’s visit drew protests and a snails dispute as local supporters said the resort has brought jobs and tourists to west Clare.
- On Saturday and Sunday, President Donald Trump attended the Irish Open at his Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, County Clare, 175 miles west of Dublin, bringing hundreds of police officers and road closures to the remote region.
- Residents remain divided over the resort's economic impact, with some praising it as creating "a massive amount of employment," while protesters gathered on the main street opposing Trump's policies on the Gaza war and immigration.
- The Clare County Council approved a 320-capacity ballroom in February, conditional on a plan to monitor protected snails, while environmentalists continue legal challenges against development on the sensitive coastal habitat.
- Beyond the local friction, Trump maintains deep ties to professional golf, hosting Northern Ireland golfer Rory McIlroy at the White House and awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Tiger Woods.
- Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin told Trump in Dublin on Saturday the Doonbeg course is a "valuable asset to the area," illustrating the economic relationship between Ireland and the United States despite ongoing public tensions.
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Trump has support in Doonbeg, though tiny snails have snagged his Irish golf course plans - Regional Media News
DOONBEG, Ireland (AP) - Some people in Ireland can't wait for U.S. President Donald Trump's weekend visit, with its tight security and political tensions, to be over. But one corner of the country has a lot of time for the president, whose Irish golf resort [...]
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Trump has support in Doonbeg, though tiny snails have snagged his Irish golf course plans
President Donald Trump's visit to Ireland has attracted protests, but in one corner of the country there is strong support. His golf resort in Doonbeg has brought jobs and tourists, making it an economic lifeline for the area. However, some…
Trump loves the game of golf and takes pride in his relationships with
U.S. President Donald Trump applauds to golfer Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland during the Irish Open at the Trump International Golf Links course in Doonbeg, Ireland, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.(AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
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Trump loves the game of golf and takes pride in his relationships with some of the pros
DUBLIN (AP) — It's no secret that President Donald Trump loves the game of golf. He likes to watch, play, include pros in his foursomes and even design courses. He also isn't shy about his friendships with the pros.
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