Surfers say Donald Trump's €10m Doonbeg rock-barrier plan is heavy-handed

Surfers yesterday described Donald Trump’s €10m rock barrier plan to protect his golf resort at Doonbeg as “heavy-handed”.

Surfers say Donald Trump's €10m Doonbeg rock-barrier plan is heavy-handed
Tue, 15 Mar, 2016 - 00:00
Gordon Deegan

The Co Clare resort faces onto Doughmore beach, which is the one of the most popular and highly regarded surf beaches on the west coast.

Consultants for Mr Trump warned if the rock plan doesn’t get the go-ahead, the resort risks potential closure.

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