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Loophead in the Press

Loop Head’s WW2 Eire Sign Is Restored

Article by Noel Cotter:
The Clare Herald 29th April 2012

Eire sign at the tip of loop head

While Ireland remained neutral during The Emergency (World War II – 1939-1945), the country was on war alert during that six-year period. An example of this was the look-out post located at Loop Head.

 

 

 

 

Where Ireland thrusts into the Atlantic

Article by Bob Montgomery:
Irish Times Wednesday 10th August 2011

Loophead Cliffs - Photo © Bob Montgomery

THINK OF the west of Ireland and it’s fair to say that south Clare does not spring to mind, which is a great shame as this little-known area has a great deal to offer. We recently explored the Clare coastline running from the seaside town of Kilkee to the dramatic Loop Head thrusting out into the Atlantic.