The helicopters that will transport US President Donald Trump while he is in Ireland next week have carried out a dry run between Shannon Airport and the Trump family hotel in West Clare while a massive ring of steel was being erected around Shannon Airport yesterday.

The United States Air Force has begun flying equipment into Shannon Airport ahead of the visit of US President Donald Trump to Co Clare next week.

Shannon Airport has confirmed that it will be 'business as usual' during the visit to Ireland of US President Donald Trump next week.

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.

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.

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.

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