A little over 18 months ago, Lahinch’s infrastructure was battered and bruised by winter storms — but it has been making a strong recovery. Now there are plans to capitalise on the Clare resort’s growing reputation as a watersports destination, writes Gordon Deegan.

The site of a public toilet, which was bought by developers for €400,000 at the height of the property bubble, could soon be returned to its original function — making it Ireland’s most expensive toilet.

Photographer George Karbus took another stunning shot of Lahinch this morning. He tells us how he got the images.

The body of a 19-year-old man has been recovered from the sea off Co Clare tonight, the Coast Guard said.