Donald Trump has says he plans to pump further money into his hotel and golf resort in Co Clare.
The former US President is currently visiting the property in Doonbeg, which he has owned since 2014.
Trump International Hotel and Golf Resort has recorded losses of 16 million euro since the Trump family took it over, however last year was the resorts best yet for visitor numbers.
Mr. Trump told reporters last night his Doonbeg business has been a huge success.
The former US President touched down at Shannon Airport last night flanked a large security detail.
Large crowds gathered in eager anticipation across the viewing galleries and perimeter fences of the Midwest Region’s main airport in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the 45th President of the United States.
At approximately 6:40pm, the Boeing 757 aircraft colloquially known as ‘Trump Force One’ landed on the tarmac in Shannon to mark the first visit of Donald Trump to Clare & indeed Ireland since 2019.
As a former custodian of the White House and current US Presidential Candidate , Trump is still entitled to avail of the protection of the secret service and upon disembarking from his private jet, a sizeable multi-agency security detail immediately took effect.
Shortly after 7pm, a Motorcade fronted by no less than five garda motorbikes which included marked and unmarked Garda SUV’s , as well as vehicles transporting secret service personnel, departed Shannon plotting a course for Doonbeg.
Trump was accompanied by his second eldest son Eric who is currently the executive vice president of the Trump Organisation and its assets, including the Trump International Golf Links Hotel and Resort at Doonbeg.
During the stay at their five-star establishment in West Clare, the Trumps are meeting local business owners, staff, and hotel management as well as members of the Doughmore Coastal Protection Group, where they will address ongoing concerns over the potential impact and knock-on effects for the wider economy of long-term abrasion on the world-renowned golf course.
However, despite his hectic schedule Donald Trump is expected to take in a customary round of golf on his famous Doonbeg course later today.
Donald Trumps Motorcade leaves Shannon Airport accompanied by a heavy security presence ahead of the Former US President’s private visit to Doonbeg #clare #Doonbeg #Trump pic.twitter.com/IYUrI3eFNf
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