'A childish act': Greens at Donald Trump’s Co Clare golf course dug up
Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, Co Clare. File picture
Two greens at US president Donald Trump’s west of Ireland golf course have been dug up by what appear to be pro-Palestinian protesters.
According to reports, three people entered the grounds of the Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, Co Clare, and dug a number of holes.
They are then understood to have stuck a number of Palestinian flags in the ground before leaving.
In a statement to the , gardaí said they are investigating "an incident of criminal damage that occurred at a commercial premises in West Clare".
The incident occurred on Wednesday, the same day the US president was meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Washington, DC.
The statement added: "Investigating gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident come forward.
"In particular, they are appealing to anyone who was in the West Clare area between approximately 5pm and midnight, and that may have video footage including dash-cam, to make this available to them.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Kilrush Garda station on 065 908 0550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.”
The action has been branded as “childish” by the Trump Organization in America.
A spokesperson for Trump Doonbeg told the : "This was a childish, criminal act but the incredible team at Trump Doonbeg will ensure it does not impact business.
"We have the greatest course anywhere in the world and we are so proud of the tremendous success and we look forward to a great season ahead.”
It is understood the protest is linked to the recent decision by Mr Trump to approve a near-$3bn (€2.7bn) arms sale to Israel.
The Trump administration bypassed the normal congressional review process to provide Israel with a shipment of the same 2,000-pound bombs the IDF has been using to bomb Gaza in its war against Hamas.
Meanwhile, Mr Trump's Doonbeg hotel came up during his Oval Office meeting with the Taoiseach on Wednesday.
Mr Martin said he had received a message from a local councillor asking him to thank Mr Trump and his family for their work with the local community in Doonbeg.
The US president also said he would visit his Doonbeg hotel, “I hope soon”.
Mr Martin said to Mr Trump: “You have the distinction of being the only US president that has physically invested in Ireland through Doonbeg.”
The president replied: “And it’s been a good investment.”
Mr Trump last visited the resort in 2023.
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