It's been confirmed that the American billionaire Donald Trump has bought an Irish golf resort.

The Doonbeg resort in County Clare has been sold by the receivers to the Trump organisation.

In a statement Donald Trump says Doonbeg is an already terrific property that will be made even better and that it will soon be an unparalleled resort destination with the highest standards of luxury.

The statement adds the Clare facility will be renamed Trump International Golf Links, Ireland.