Gardaí have been briefing locals on how they will be affected by traffic restrictions, road closures and tight security when US President Donald Trump visits Co Clare next week.
Clare County Council has said there is no record of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar having contacted the authority regarding a planning application for a windfarm in Doonbeg.
The General Manager of the Trump International Golf Links and Hotel is hopeful that more business groups will visit the West Clare resort and believes the revenue they bring benefits the local area and region.
Security is tight around Trump International Golf Links and Hotel in Co Clare today where a son of US President Donald Trump has arrived with a group of US business people.