Temporary/event · Co. Clare

Trump International Golf Links & Hotel, DoonbegKilrush, Co. Clare

Under appeal since 6 Mar 2026 (Granted 23 Feb 2026 by the council)

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Key facts

  • Planning application 2560839 at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel, DoonbegKilrush, Co. Clare: Development of this site.
  • It was received by Clare County Council on 22 Dec 2025.
  • Status: Under appeal since 6 Mar 2026 (Granted 23 Feb 2026 by the council).
  • The council's decision was appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála. The appeal decides the outcome, and building work cannot start before it.

Source: the Clare County Council planning register, checked 12 Jun 2026. Open the council's file

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What and where

Development of this site

for development of this site at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel, Doonbeg, Kilrush, Co. Clare, V15 KH39. The development will consist of: a) The construction of new golf tee boxes serving Holes 3 and 17, including associated turfing, edging, contouring and grading works to integrate the golf tee boxes into the existing golf course layout and design; b) The demolition and removal of a section of the existing internal access road, and the realignment and construction of a new and upgraded internal access road, including all associated works and services; c) Landscaping and remodelling of adjoining improved grassland areas, including minor contouring, low earth mounding to improve visual screening, integration of the new golf tee boxes and associated walkways, the formation of a pond and associated wetland areas, and the expansion and enhancement of the existing improved grassland; and, d) All associated site development works, including earthworks, temporary fencing, reseeding, landscaping, ground reinstatement and any ancillary works required to facilitate the development. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared for this development and is submitted with this planning application

Description as published by the council. Its text starts part-way through a sentence.

Location
Doonbegkilrush, Co. Clare Map
Planning reference
2560839

Numbers and dates

Project type
Temporary/event
Received
22 Dec 2025
Council decision
23 Feb 2026
Appeal lodged
6 Mar 2026

Timeline

  1. Application received
  2. Granted by the council
  3. Appeal lodged

Outlook

What happens next

The council's decision was appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála. The appeal decides the outcome, and building work cannot start before it.

Work packages named so far

  • Roads and site development worksNamed in the application description
  • Services and drainageNamed in the application description

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How we know this

From the Clare County Council planning register, checked 12 Jun 2026. We link to the council's own file so you can check the official record before you act.

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