In pictures: Historic Dún Laoghaire racing yachts return to the waves
A project is under way to revive the entire fleet Dublin Bay 21-footer cruiser vessels, the older racing class in the world
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Daktronics to close Clare facility with the loss of over 100 jobs
Decision ‘has not been taken lightly’, company says
Landmark Clare hotel where Christy Moore wrote hit song Lisdoonvarna seeks €1.25m
Royal Spa Hotel in Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare, for sale as going concern as long-standing owners the Doherty family retire
Cill Stuifín on TG4 review: ‘We spent our childhoods terrified of seeing Cill Stuifín’
Television: A wonderfully eerie story about a Co Clare village that seemingly vanished beneath the waves
Man (40s) hospitalised after gun fired into car in Co Clare
Injuries are not life-threatening and Garda investigations are continuing
Supreme Court rejects application to appeal plan for data centre in Ennis
Development of data centre in Co Clare had been approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála in 2024
Fianna Fáil councillor in Co Clare ordered to pay €5,000 after ‘unlawful’ rent review
Rita McInerney, a well-known figure in Doonbeg who was mentioned in the White House by the Taoiseach, said the property was ‘underperforming’
Cyclist killed following collision with a van in Co Clare
The driver of the van, a man aged in his 30s, was uninjured, while road remains closed with local diversions in place
Order sought against former Clare TD and her six children to vacate rented property
Violet-Anne Wynne and John Montaine owe alleged rent arrears of more than €18,000, court heard
Solar panel mounting firm’s former CEO set up rival business, court hears
Judge grants orders at ex-parte hearing for preservation of company’s property and documents
‘We swim with our faces out of the water’: how Lough Derg’s algal bloom affects locals
Swimmers, anglers and campaigners raise concerns over recurring algae, pollution and water abstraction
Polish chocolatier in Clare: ‘There’s something very special about Irish people’
Burren-resident Kasha Maren says she didn’t really know how to do small talk until she moved to Ireland
Author Niall Williams: ‘I will always be an outsider, even here after 41 years’
Author describes how he arrived ‘fictionally home’ in the imaginary village of Faha and how he celebrates the generosity, dignity and humour of his community
Two US Air Force fighter jets land at Shannon after issue over the Atlantic
McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagles left base in UK earlier on Saturday
Misadventure verdict at inquest of boy (10) who died after being hit by van in Shannon
Dylan Coady-Coleman could not see approaching vehicle and the driver could not see him due to parked cars, court told
Lough Derg ‘getting worse’ after public advisory issued over algal bloom
Councillor warns condition of Munster lake is ‘heading towards Lough Neagh’
Teenage ‘TikTok’ car thief sentenced to six months’ detention
Gardaí positively identified teenager from footage uploaded to social media
‘America has been great to me but I see the world through my Irish eyes’
Wild Geese: Clare native Elaine Brennan moved to the US in 1994 on a Morrison visa and built a successful career in life sciences
Man sentenced to 22 months in jail for ‘grooming’ and sexual assault of 13-year-old
Ryce Clohessy of Kilrush, Co Clare was 19 at the time of the offences, contacting victim through Snapchat
What will €450,000 buy in Norway, Italy, Germany, France and Co Clare?
One price, home and away: A traditional-style cottage, a house beside castle ramparts and more
‘Her profile picture isn’t too shabby’: Ex-garda supplied Pulse data on female motorists to friend
Court heard data offences came to light as part of separate Garda investigation into Shane Flanagan inciting others to rape a colleague
Frank McNally: Trump Tower? Doonbeg Castle’s turbulent history and mystery hoard of gold
Away from US president’s golf course, romantic ruin stands as reminder of dark days and dreams
The Oireachtas farmers: who are the largest landowners in Leinster House?
One in seven Oireachtas members have an interest in farming with some owning large landholdings
Tycoon king of the castles: Magnate Hearst built pleasure-domes from California to Galway
American newspaper giant’s ties to Ireland stretch back to a childhood visit to Dublin
Two Galway activists appear in court on public-order charges over Trump Doonbeg
Emma O’Grady (41) and Áine Ní Thréinir (35) allegedly shouted anti-war slogans on green as US president was preparing to land
‘You are in for a white-knuckle ride here’: On the road with Paddywagon’s Cliffs of Moher tour
Despite being fined by the National Transport Authority this week, it’s business as usual for Paddywagon’s tours
Parents ‘full of fear’, funeral of teenager killed in Co Clare hit-and-run told
Bryan Lowe (17) remembered as a ‘kind and caring young man’
Shane Lowry surges ahead as Doonbeg security teams swarm for Donald Trump’s arrival
Garda presence swelling on course as Irish Open prepares for US president’s arrival
‘No tolerance’ for public disorder during Trump visit – Garda Commissioner
Justin Kelly says Trump visit will be one of the biggest policing operations in ‘history of the State’
Snail’s pace at the Irish Open as Rory McIlroy’s round takes six hours and six minutes
Doonbeg’s course design, forcing a one-tee start, and windy conditions mean seven groups fail to finish their round before darkness
Gardaí investigating hit-and-run death of Bryan Lowe (17) close to making arrests
Arrests anticipated after gardaí gather CCTV images amid suspicion boy followed from Limerick into Clare, rammed off e-bike
Two days of Donald Trump – what to expect in Dublin and Doonbeg
In the News podcast: US president arrives in Ireland on Saturday
What will €395,000 buy in Co Clare and Dublin 6?
Two homes, one price: Renovated three-bed in Clonlara or two-bed apartment in Rathmines
Gardaí investigating hit-and-run killing of Bryan Lowe (17) identify several suspects
Number of searches carried out on addresses in the Limerick-Clare area by gardaí
Trump family ‘more than welcome’ at revamped Morrissey’s pub in Doonbeg
Popular west Clare bar is up and running again, with local man Eamonn Vaughan at the helm
‘Great technique and a joy to watch’: two-time Major champion Jon Rahm on Tom McKibbin
Northern Ireland pro looks to Irish Open at Doonbeg for chance to build on recent upswing in form
What welcome will Trump get on his Irish visit?
There are certain diplomatic necessities that need to be observed
Resources of homicide inquiry committed to investigation into hit-and-run death of Bryan Lowe
Gardaí believe victim (17) feared for his safety before being followed and rammed off electric bike in Co Clare last Friday night
Dromoland Estate to close for six months for €55m revamp ahead of Ryder Cup
The 16th century castle, on 388 acres, is looking to increase the number of bedrooms on offer
‘I was the first to benefit’: How Donogh O’Malley’s introduction of free secondary education changed Ireland
Plaque unveiled on 60th anniversary of historic announcement in Clare village where O’Malley passed away
Gardaí seeking driver or occupants of Skoda Octavia about fatal hit and run
Bryan Lowe (16) was killed in incident on Clare-Limerick border on Friday morning
Man charged with organised crime offence following extradition from UK
Jake Hannam charged with alleged participation in attempted murder of Daniel Harty for a criminal organisation
See you in Doonbeg? I’ll be there with my placard to welcome Trump
Trump-welcomers have been direly warning that protests will damage Ireland Inc or, at least, Doonbeg Inc. Nonsense
A tale of two Shannons: ‘Housing estate after housing estate and the lights go out at 9’
Ireland’s first planned town never really had a plan
Man who ‘destroyed’ doorway to primary school banned from parts of Ennis town centre
Civil exclusion order is one of a number obtained against four men due to antisocial behaviour
What will €385,000 buy in the Kildare commuter belt and coastal Clare?
A traditional cottage near Lahinch or a walk-in midterrace home in Celbridge
Lahinch Golf Club prepares to host the Walker Cup: ‘It’s an unbelievable course’
Staging the international amateur match is ‘money very well spent’ for the club, with wall-to-wall coverage expected on Sky Sports and NBC in the US
Inside the Doonbeg bubble where the locals and Trump have reached a deal of mutual benefit
With the Irish Open coming to town, Doonbeg prepares for the visit of President Trump and a chorus of condemnation
‘We are lucky our daughter survived’: Lahinch locals fear illness from sea pollution
Residents conduct their own testing of water off Co Clare coast where elevated bacteria levels have caused sickness
The Newlands Cross hitchhiking trick that guaranteed a lift
A letter recalls the lengths one friend went to help another hitchhike
Four seaside and lake homes around Ireland from €600,000
A split-level luxury home in Co Clare, a New England-style residence in Waterford and more
Eclipse threatened electricity shortage as solar power generation dipped to near zero
Wind was also weak and three power stations were out of action, so EirGrid called on emergency backup
Praying for a home by the beach? Renovated church for auction seeking €685,000
Four-bed with open-plan layout, Gothic features and room for a campervan in Co Clare
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