About this episode

The episode explores the experience and controversies surrounding Trump’s Doonbeg resort in Ireland.

Donald Trump is returning to his west-Clare retreat and its luxury suites, championship golf and Atlantic Ocean views. But what's it really like behind the gates of Trump International, Doonbeg? Is the experience worth the eye-watering price tag? And how much of the attraction is about world-class hospitality versus the power of the Trump brand? Fionnán Sheehan is joined on The Indo Daily by Irish Independent business journalist John Mulligan and travel editor Pól Ó Conghaile to take a look inside Donald Trump's Irish playground, covering everything from planning disputes and environmental controversies to the locals who live alongside it - all ahead of Doonbeg hosting the Irish Open.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Fionnán Sheehan

Guests: John Mulligan, Pól Ó Conghaile

Topics covered

• Donald Trump
• Doonbeg resort
• luxury travel
• hospitality
• environmental controversies
• local impact

Keywords

• Trump
• Doonbeg
• luxury suites
• golf
• hospitality
• Irish Open
• environmental issues
• local community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trump International

Places: Doonbeg, Ireland, west-Clare

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