The son of incoming US president Donald Trump has said that next year will be a banner one for the Doonbeg resort in Co Clare after it had its strongest year to date in 2016.

Irish hotels are back in business - they’ve sold like hot-cakes during 2014, with over 50 finding new owners, with €450m changing hands in the process.

American property mogul Donald Trump is in the frame to purchase the five-star Doonbeg golf resort in Co Clare for around €15m.