Rita launches General Election bid to become voice for North/West Clare
Rita McInerney launched her General Election campaign in Kilrush on Friday night as she begins her attempt to become the first Clare female TD since Síle de Valera.
Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Ireland
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.
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.
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.
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.
Clohanes NS pupils meet Donald Trump & sing My Lovely Rose of Clare to US President
Staff and children of Clohanes NS met with US President, Donald Trump during a round of golf in Doonbeg this afternoon.
Trump’s first Presidential visit to Ireland concludes
*Shannon Group Chairman, Rose Hynes and Minister of State Patrick O’Donovan TD (right) with US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump before boarding Air Force One in Shannon Airport after their visit to Ireland. Photo: Oisin McHugh True Media Donald Trump’s three day hybrid visit to Co Clare has ended with the …
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Locals criticise Varadkar for failing to come to Doonbeg
*Leo Varadkar. Photograph: Martin Connolly Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has been criticised by the people of Doonbeg for failing to meet US President Donald Trump in the Long Village.
Trump to receive global petition with 104,000 signatures
*Doughmore Beach. Photograph: Arthur Ellis A petition containing over 104,000 signatures opposing the construction of coastal protection works at Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Ireland is to be delivered to US President Donald Trump when he arrives in Doonbeg.
