Emergency services were called to a security incident at a golf club belonging to Donald Trump shortly after his son departed this afternoon. 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, following the delivery of an envelope suspected to contain a powdery substance.
The situation unfolded after Eric Trump, a 42-year-old businessman, had left the premises to travel to Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum (WEF). Both President Donald Trump and his son are presently in Davos attending the forum, which runs from January 19 to January 23 under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue.”
Notably, the luxury hotel had faced a previous bomb threat, prompting a police inquiry. Despite the recent security scare, the hotel remained operational, albeit closed for the winter season. An inspection by the authorities, including a specialized sniffer dog unit from Dublin, yielded no suspicious findings.
A spokesperson for the Defence Forces declined to provide further details, citing the ongoing nature of the operation. Meanwhile, local law enforcement confirmed an active incident in west Clare without specifically naming Doonbeg, though sources verified that the hotel complex owned by Mr. Trump was affected.
Eric Trump had stayed at the hotel overnight before departing for Switzerland. Earlier in the day, he had shared an aerial view of the Doonbeg site, announcing its role as the venue for the upcoming Irish Golf Open in September.
Reports indicated that the security alert stemmed from the delivery of a suspicious envelope to the site. Emergency teams swiftly responded to the Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland, which is under the ownership of Donald Trump.