*Trump Doonbeg. Photograph: Arthur Ellis
DONALD TRUMP’s Doonbeg resort is the subject of a high-level Garda investigation.
The Irish Independent have reported that Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg is under a major security operation after a threat was issued against the premises owned by the family of the US President Elect.
Gardaí have confirmed that it is investigating a threat in the province of Munster but have not specified the location. Senior staff at the five star hotel in Doonbeg have received at least one menacing letter according to the report which suggested a serious threat to cause harm.
This warning was sent in advance of Trump’s comprehensive Presidential election victory over Vice President, Kamala Harris.
A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána stated, “Gardaí in Munster are investigating an alleged threat made against a commercial premises in the last month. Investigation is ongoing”.
In October, vandals broke half a dozen windows at Trump Tower prompting an investigation by Chicago police.
Consolidated accounts filed by TIGL Ireland Enterprises Ltd with the Companies Office show that operating profits surged as revenues more than doubled at Trump Doonbeg in 2022, rising from €7.17 million to €14.36 million. 2022 was the twentieth anniversary of its opening and also its best financial year.
Trump’s latest financial filings confirm that the Doonbeg resort is valued at up to $50m (€45m) which is roughly around the same amount of money he has invested in the property since acquiring it in 2014, this sale included the five-star hotel lodge, seven unsold suites and the Greg Norman-designed golf course itself.
One eport from receivers in 2014 showed that the resort was sold to Mr Trump for about €8.7m. The sale to the New York businessman didn’t include a number of luxury suites that had been sold to investors during the boom and leased back to the hotel. They bought those suites as investments, expecting to generate annual rental income and capital appreciation. A total of 47 suites had been sold to investors at prices ranging between €1.2m and €1.8m.
During peak summer season, more than 300 people are employed at Trump Doonbeg which is the biggest employer in West Clare.
