IRISH EYES NOT SMILING

Protesters Dig Up Lush Greens at Trump’s Irish Golf Course

“This was a childish, criminal act,” a hotel spokesperson said.

Irish police are investigating criminal damage at President Donald Trump’s Irish golf resort, Doonbeg, after a number of greens were dug up and Palestinian flags were planted late on Tuesday. Police believe at least three people were involved in the vandalism, which occurred just as the Irish leader, known as the Taoiseach, met Trump at the White House to mark St Patrick’s Day. A spokesperson for the hotel told The Irish Times: “This was a childish, criminal act but the incredible team at Trump Doonbeg will ensure it does not impact business… We have the greatest course anywhere in the world and we are so proud of the tremendous success and we look forward to a great season ahead.” Earlier this month, Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland was targeted by activists who wrote ‘Gaza Is Not For Sale’ in huge letters on the lawn, and damaged the greens.

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