Preparations for the massive security operation being mounted for the visit of US President Donald Trump to Co Clare are continuing apace.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that it will introduce an out-of-hour’s preclearance service at Shannon Airport, Ireland, beginning the 1st of June 2019.

Exciting, up and coming Clare-based producers such as Chapel Gate Irish Whiskey Co, Inagh Farmhouse Cheese and Wilde Irish Chocolates will join producers from all over Ireland at the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) ‘Meet the Buyer’ event taking place on ‘The Street’ at Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) on Thursday, 23 May 2019.

A new Defibrillator and Cardiac First Responder group has been established for the greater Ennis area.

Lahinch has seen its share of climate change impacts. Recent years have seen a number of significant storm events crash onto the seaside village. Costs of storm damage in Lahinch are estimated at c.€6m; the largest single cost along the badly hit Clare coast. But what's at the root of our changing climate?

Preparations for the arrival of US President Donald Trump to Co Clare next month are being stepped up following formal confirmation last night of the visit.

The ball is rolling at Lahinch Golf Club as the build for this year’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open – a Rolex Series event – officially gets underway with 50 days to go until the prestigious tournament takes place on the County Clare links for the first time from July 3-7.

Three Clare charities have benefited from Aldi’s Community Grants Programme in the last 12 months. A total of €1,500 has been donated to support local charities providing vital services throughout the Co. Clare community through the programme.