Trump Visit & Irish Open brought back what The Gardaí are about
An Garda Síochána have been praised for their engagement with the public and handling of big events in West Clare in the past two months.
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Vice President Pence expected to visit Clare in September
US Vice President, Mike Pence has declared “his wish” to visit Ireland later this year which is expected to include a trip to Clare.
Gubbins moves on from Chief Supt role in Clare
*Michael Gubbins. Michael Gubbins has vacated his role as Clare’s Chief Superintendent after less than three months in the position.
Trump welcoming was ‘stomach wrenching & embarrasing’ – ex Doonbeg resident
*Photograph: Martin Connolly An Ennis based poet who spent three years living in Doonbeg said he found the reception for the Trump family in West Clare to be “stomach wrenching and embarrassing”.
Trump’s Doonbeg advocates equated to Hitler supporters
*Protesters gather in Shannon Airport for Donald Trump’s arrival. Photograph: Steve Ford Doonbeg locals that welcomed the visit of Donald Trump and advocates of the US military using Shannon Airport have been equated as supporters of Adolf Hitler.
Flynn re-elected as Shannon MD Cathaoirleach
*Cllr Gerry Flynn. Photograph: Gary Collins Gerry Flynn has been re-elected as the Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District.
Nothing Else Batters: Metallica visit Clare for fish & chips
*Back Row (L-R); James Vaughan & Daniel Alves. Front; Gary Davis, Cathal Malone, Cian Cagney, James Hetfield. Photograph c/o: Vaughans Anchor Inn One of the world’s biggest music bands paid a visit to a Liscannor eatery and visited the county’s most popular tourist attraction this week.
Trump has put Doonbeg on the map
*Mick O’Dea, Tommy Comerford, James Griffin & Paul Markham in Doonbeg on Wednesday. Photograph: Martin Connolly As Doonbeg basked in international media coverage due to the visit of US President Donald Trump, locals were determined to display a positive and attractive image of the West Clare village to reap the benefit for the years ahead.
Donald & Melania Trump prepare to leave ‘beautiful’ Ireland
*Melania & Donald Trump. Photograph: Julian Behal Donald and Melania Trump will leave Co Clare today following the conclusion of their three day hybrid visit to Doonbeg.
Doonbeg teens ‘don’t know what to do’ with huge Garda presence
*Gardaí on patrol. Photograph: Martin Connolly Doonbeg may not have much facilities for their youngest generation but they believe the Trump family’s continued investment in the local hotel and golf course offers possibilities for the village’s future.