Bomb threat at Donald Trump's Doonbeg hotel hours after son Eric's visit

""Gardaí were alerted to a suspicious package at a premises in West Clare earlier this evening, Wednesday, January 21, 2026," a garda spokesperson told the Irish Independent. "A cordon was put in place around the area and the services of the Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team requested. "The package was subsequently deemed safe, and the cordon has been lifted. "Investigations are ongoing.""

"The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was called to a premises in West Clare on Wednesday, January 21, after the discovery of a suspicious package. It is understood this premises has been identified as Trump International Golf Links and Hotel in Doonbeg. A cordon was put in place around the hotel while gardaí and units from the Kilkee and Kilrush Fire Service attended the scene. The Irish Defence Forces' Explosive Ordnance Disposal experts also arrived on scene."

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team responded to a suspicious package found at a premises in West Clare on Wednesday, January 21. The premises was identified as Trump International Golf Links and Hotel in Doonbeg. Gardaí established a cordon while units from the Kilkee and Kilrush Fire Service attended. Irish Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal experts also arrived. The package was ultimately deemed safe and the cordon was lifted. Investigations into the incident remain ongoing. The incident occurred hours after Eric Trump left the hotel following a visit to seek local approval to build a new ballroom at the resort.

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