The Irish Open wil be held at Trump International Golf Links Ireland in Doonbeg, Co Clare in September

However, before work can commence on the permanent ballroom structure that will have capacity for 320 persons, the Council requires Trump Doonbeg firm, TIGL Ireland Enterprises LTd to draw up a Management Plan for the protected snail, the 2mm Vertigo Angustior.

US president Donald Trump "really wants" to attend the 2026 Irish Open at his golf club in Doonbeg, Co Clare, according to his son Eric

US president Donald Trump "really wants" to attend the 2026 Irish Open at his golf club in Doonbeg, Co Clare, according to his son Eric

The Amgen Irish Open is to be played at Trump International Golf Links and Hotel in September.

The Friends of the Irish Environment claims the “terminal decline” of the protected snail species, Vertigo angustior, threatens the plans for the proposed large ballroom on the site of an existing event marquee at the golf resort.

That is according to recently lodged planning documents with Clare County Council for the resort's planned ballroom that will have the capacity to accommodate 320 guests

The sales comes against the background of Trump Doonbeg enjoying a record year in 2025 in terms of revenues

Trump’s attendance at the US Open men’s tennis final resulted in hundreds of fans missing the start due to enhanced security protocols.

The Taoiseach has said he would welcome a meeting with Donald Trump if the US president attends the Irish Open next year

Donald Trump said in response: ‘I love this guy.’

Donald Trump’s luxury Irish resort has reached a compromise deal with a county council over the erection of temporary fencing at a beach close to the hotel

General Manager of Trump Doonbeg, Joe Russell, said on Friday that the resort has recorded “the highest ever number in new membership sales” this month at the resort

In a decision issued on Wednesday, the Council has granted planning permission to TIGL Ireland Enterprises after concluding that the works would not seriously injure the amenities of the property in the vicinity.

Patrons are paying €2,260 per night to stay at Ocean View suite

Former US president, and current Republican candidate, Donald Trump is set to visit Ireland within the next year

General Manager at Trump Doonbeg, Joe Russell said on Thursday that 2022 "was the 20th anniversary of the club and was the best year that Trump Doonbeg has had since opening".

Donald Trump’s legal woes have been mounting, but one place he is in the clear is over the erection of fencing near his luxury Co Clare hotel and golf resort