Emergency services were called to a security concern at a golf club belonging to Donald Trump shortly after his son departed earlier today. The Defence Forces’ Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team, also known as the bomb squad, was dispatched to the Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland. The alert was triggered by the delivery of an envelope suspected to contain a powdery substance.
The incident occurred after Eric Trump, a 42-year-old businessman, left the premises to travel to Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum (WEF). Both President Donald Trump and his son Eric are presently attending the WEF in Davos, Switzerland, with the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue” from January 19 to January 23.
Previously targeted by a bomb threat, the luxury hotel was under investigation, but no evacuation was necessary as it was closed for the winter. Authorities, including a specialized sniffer dog from Dublin, conducted a search but found nothing suspicious at the site.
In response to inquiries, a spokesperson for the Defence Forces stated that commenting on the ongoing operation would be inappropriate. Gardai confirmed that an active incident was being handled in west Clare, without specifically naming Doonbeg, although sources verified the location as Mr. Trump’s hotel complex.
Eric Trump reportedly stayed at the hotel the night prior to his departure for Davos. Before leaving, he shared an aerial image of the Doonbeg site, announcing it as the venue for the upcoming Irish Golf Open scheduled between September 9 and 13 this year.
The security scare involving the envelope was reported by the Irish Mirror, prompting the swift arrival of emergency services at the Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland. Donald Trump is the owner of this golf club and hotel.