*Doughmore Beach. Photograph: Arthur Ellis A petition containing over 104,000 signatures opposing the construction of coastal protection works at Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Ireland is to be delivered to US President Donald Trump when he arrives in Doonbeg.
*Jon Rahm. Photograph: Getty Images World number 11, Jon Rahm is looking forward to getting reacquainted with the Irish crowds when he travels to Lahinch for the DDF Irish Open this July.
*Seamus Power. Photograph: Getty Images Irish Olympian Seamus Power will make his first appearance on home soil in six years when the USA-based star plays in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Lahinch Golf Club from July 4-7.
Paul McGinley’s plans for creating a “festival atmosphere” at Lahinch for The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open have received two major boosts.
*Paul McGinley, who pictured at Lahinch Golf Club. Photograph: Brian Arthur. Lahinch Golf Club hosting The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open is estimated to be worth €15 million to the West Clare economy and the European Tour event is going to leave it’s mark on the county in more ways than one.
*Thorbjørn Olesen. Photograph: Getty Images Danish trio, Thorbjørn Olesen, Lucas Bjerregaard and Thomas Bjørn are the latest additions to a strong field for July’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open which takes place at Lahinch Golf Club.
*Doughmore Beach. Photograph: Arthur Ellis Renewed calls have been made for planning permission to be granted for coastal protection works at Doughmore Beach in Doonbeg in the wake of Storm Hannah.
*A damaged garden shed in Newmarket-on-Fergus. Photograph: Paula Carr Whelan Parts of Co Clare remain without power as the clean-up from Storm Hannah continues.
*Paul McGinley & Ian Poulter in Ryder Cup action. Photograph: Getty Images Ian Poulter will make his first appearance in the Republic of Ireland in 13 years when he tees off at Lahinch Golf Club for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open this July.
The actions of three Munster rugby players has caused annoyance among environmentalists in Clare.
