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Case No. 0439Criminal damage · Co. Clare · 31 Jul 2026

Gardaí probe alleged criminal damage to green at Doonbeg golf resort, Co Clare

Suspected chemicals were used to damage a green at the 10th tee and part of the fairway at the Doonbeg golf resort in Co Clare between 31 July and 1 August 2026. The damage is described as minor damage to property at a commercial premises in West Clare. Gardaí received the report on 4 August 2026 and enquiries are ongoing to determine the cause of the damage. No suspect has been identified and no arrest or charge has been made. This is the second incident of vandalism at the course in the past 17 months.

  1. Reported6 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Suspected chemicals were used to damage a green at the 10th tee and part of the fairway at the Doonbeg golf resort.
Where
The incident occurred at the Doonbeg golf resort in West Clare, Co Clare.
When
The incident occurred between 31 July and 1 August 2026.
Cause
The cause of the damage is yet to be determined.
Investigation
Gardaí received the report on 4 August 2026 and enquiries are ongoing to determine the cause of damage and the direction of further enquiries.
Other details
  • The damage is described as minor damage to property at a commercial premises.
  • This is the second incident of vandalism at the golf course in the past 17 months.
  • In March 2025, a number of greens were damaged and Palestinian flags were placed on the grounds.
  • The Trump family have run the resort at Doonbeg for over 11 years.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSuspected chemicals were used to damage a green at the 10th tee. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatDamage was also caused to some of the fairway. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe damage is described as minor damage to property at a commercial premises in West Clare. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred between 31 July and 1 August 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenGardaí received the report on 4 August 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationEnquiries are ongoing to determine the cause of damage and the direction of any further Garda enquiries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThis is the second incident of vandalism at the golf course in the past 17 months. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherIn March 2025, a number of greens were damaged and Palestinian flags were placed on the grounds. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe Trump family have run the resort at Doonbeg for over 11 years. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Aug2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai probe alleged criminal damage to green at Donald Trump's Doonbeg resort

    First report of the incident; Gardaí received the report on 4 August 2026 and enquiries are ongoing to determine the cause of damage.