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Case No. 2088Criminal damage (vandalism) · Co. Clare · 12 Mar 2025

Gardaí investigate politically motivated vandalism at Trump International Golf Links, Doonbeg

Three people were involved in politically motivated vandalism at Trump International Golf Links and Hotel at Doonbeg, West Clare, Co. Clare, between 5pm and midnight on Wednesday 12 March 2025, writing 'F**k Trump' on the course and placing Palestinian flags. Significant damage was caused to the golf course greens, though the hotel building was not affected. Gardaí launched an investigation on 13 March 2025 and are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage from the West Clare area. No arrests or charges have been reported as of the latest update.

  1. Reported13 Mar
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Three people were involved in politically motivated vandalism, writing 'F**k Trump' on the course and placing Palestinian flags.
  • Significant damage was caused to the golf course greens, with no damage to the hotel building.
Where
The damage occurred at Trump International Golf Links and Hotel at Doonbeg, West Clare, Co. Clare.
When
The incident occurred between 5pm and midnight on Wednesday 12 March 2025.
Investigation
Gardaí launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses and video or dash-cam footage from the West Clare area.
Other details
  • The resort said the damage will not impact business.
  • The incident occurred hours after US President Donald Trump met with Taoiseach Micheál Martin in the White House for St Patrick's Day celebrations.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThree people were involved in the vandalism. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe greens of the golf course were also damaged. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe damage occurred at Trump International Golf Links and Hotel at Doonbeg, West Clare. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred between 5pm and midnight on Wednesday 12 March 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and video footage including dash-cam from the West Clare area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe resort said the damage will not impact business. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Mar2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    'F**k Trump' - Gardai launch investigation into Doonbeg attack

    Gardaí launched investigation into politically motivated vandalism at Trump Doonbeg; three people involved; appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage from the West Clare area between 5pm and midnight on 12 March 2025.

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