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Planning application 2560838

For development of this site at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel, Doonbeg, Kilrush, Co.

Trump International Golf Links & Hotel, DoonbegKilrush, Co. Clare V15 KH39

Current status

Under appeal

Latest milestone

Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

6 Mar 2026

Application timeline

Key milestones

Council and An Coimisiún Pleanála milestones.

  1. Application received

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

  3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

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Why this application matters

Hotel Campus Event Facilities

At Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, the proposal would replace the existing event marquee and associated service areas with a purpose-built single-storey ballroom. The building is designed to provide a main function room, reception and pre-function spaces, bar and lounge facilities, bridal suite, guest and staff amenities, catering areas, stores and plant space, together with a service yard and partially covered terrace.

Replacement of Existing Site Structures

The scheme includes removal of Doughmore House and its associated shed, concrete yard, boiler and plant room, alongside related hardstanding, access roads, foundations, services and utilities. These removals form part of a comprehensive reorganisation of this part of the hotel campus.

Campus Access and Landscape Works

Existing parking and internal circulation areas would be reconfigured, upgraded and extended, with revised vehicle and pedestrian routes, set-down areas, bicycle parking, resurfacing and lighting. The wider works include regrading, embankments, footpaths, planting, boundary treatments, drainage, utility connections and hard and soft landscaping to integrate the development with the hotel grounds.

Environmental Assessment

A Natura Impact Statement accompanies the application, addressing the proposed ballroom, demolition, parking, circulation, drainage, landscape and associated infrastructure works.

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Application details

Planning reference
2560838
Council
Clare County Council
Proposal description
For development of this site at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel, Doonbeg, Kilrush, Co. Clare, V15 KH39. The development will consist of: a) The demolition of the existing event marquee and its associated service areas; the demolition of Doughmore House, including its associated shed, concrete yard, boiler and plant room to the rear. All associated hardstanding, access roads, foundations, services, utilities and site infrastructure relating to the above elements will be removed. b) The construction of a new single-storey ballroom building, comprising a main function room; lobby and pre-function areas; reception space; bar and lounge areas; champagne and tea stations; bridal suite; guest WCs; staff facilities; kitchen and catering areas; chair and bar stores; internal service and plant spaces; an external service yard; and a partially covered external terrace. c) The reconfiguration, upgrading and extension of existing car parking and internal circulation areas, including revised vehicular and pedestrian routes, set-down areas, bicycle parking provision, resurfacing, lighting, and all associated hard and soft landscaping works. d) Site development and landscape works, including embankments, regrading and contouring, footpaths, paved areas, planting, boundary treatments, surface water and foul drainage works, services and utilities connections, and all works required to integrate the development into the existing hotel campus. e) All ancillary site development, excavation and infrastructural works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared for this development and is submitted with this planning application
Location / address
Trump International Golf Links & Hotel, DoonbegKilrush, Co. Clare V15 KH39
Application type
PERMISSION
Received / registered
22 Dec 2025
Valid date
22 Dec 2025
Council decision
Conditional
Council decision date
23 Feb 2026
Appeal lodged
6 Mar 2026

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