*Gardaí on duty during the 2019 visit of Donald Trump to Doonbeg. Photograph: Martin Connolly
DOONBEG will be the setting for Ireland’s biggest security operation of the year.
Details of an extensive traffic management plan have been unveiled ahead of the Amgen Irish Open which takes place from September 9th to 13th at Trump International Golf Links Ireland in Doonbeg.
It will be the largest security operation to be held in the State this year with hundreds of Gardaí to be deployed to West Clare ahead of the arrival of US President, Donald Trump.
On Thursday evening, an information event takes place in Doonbeg Community Centre from 19:00 where locals will be briefed on plans by all relevant agencies.
There will be no parking in Doonbeg village from Tuesday (September 8th) for the duration of the Amgen Irish Open.
The N67 will be open to traffic until Friday September 11th and then access will be clamped down on.
From the time of the closure of the N67, residents attempting to access the security cordon on the left from Doonbeg village to Clohanes will require a garda pass.
Residents looking to access property on the right side from Hayes shop Doonbeg to Clohanes will require ID and a utility bill with proof of address.
Sergeant Edel Burke of Kilrush Garda Station explained, “If you are coming to enjoy the golf, please note that entry to the event is strictly through the Park and Ride and or shuttle buses. An event ticket will be required prior to gaining access to any buses.
“You need a link from Amgen which allows you to pick either the North Park and Ride or the South Park and ride. You give your car registration, and this gives you access to the carpark. There is no parking at Trump International Hotel or its environs so please do not attempt to park in Cree or along roadways towards Doonbeg as your car will be towed. Turn off Sat Navs and follow the visible messaging signs from AA at all times”.
