As confirmation of a visit by the US President to Co Clare is awaited, Donald Trump’s son Eric dropped into the family’s property in Doonbeg this weekend.

A memorial to those lost at sea off the Clare coast will be unveiled in Kilkee today.

The Department of Information Technology at Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) is teaming up with Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) to support and promote careers in ICT through a series of free “Explore Events” for students, teachers, parents and career guidance counsellors.

Gardaí have already taken up security duties at Shannon ahead of a possible visit by US President Donald Trump next month. 

Clare students were honoured for their efforts in promoting water conservation and awareness at an award ceremony this week.

A number of events will take place in the Burren National Park as part of Biodiversity Week.

The 13th annual Burren Slow Food Festival took place in Lisdoonvarna recently and brought together food and drinks producers, cooks, creators, eaters and writers for a weekend of talks, demonstrations and pop-up dinners from high profile chefs including Michelin stars Danni Barry and Takashi Miyazaki, Belfast’s Bia Rebel Head Chef Brian Donnelly and Euro-Toques Commissioner General, Gareth Mullins.

Lough Derg RNLI Helm and former Lifeboat Press Officer, Eleanor Hooker has been awarded the RNLI's ‘Excellence in Volunteering’ award in recognition of her outstanding contribution as a lifeboat volunteer.