Trump has support in Doonbeg, though tiny snails have snagged his Irish golf course plans
- Posted on September 13, 2026
- By Newsday
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Donald Trump's Irish golf resort in Doonbeg faces unexpected environmental obstacles despite local community backing. While the president's visit to Ireland generates mixed reactions with protests in major cities, the coastal County Clare region demonstrates significant support for his business ventures. However, protected snail species have become a surprising regulatory hurdle, threatening to delay the golf course expansion project and highlighting tensions between development ambitions and environmental conservation efforts.
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