Doonbeg Tidy Towns said it supported the local authority in assessing the application on its “individual planning and environmental merits”. It said specialist ecological assessments indicate that the ballroom would have “no adverse effect” on the snail and its habitats. Donald Trump departs his Doonbeg, Co Clare resort on Marine One following a stay at the venue in June 2019. Donald Trump on the 15th green at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, Co Clare, during a 2023 visit. A decision on the planning application is due on February 24th.

Source: The Irish Times February 04, 2026 16:32 UTC