Special branch prepares for Bush visit

A TEAM of anti-terrorist police has been based in Ennis for the last number of weeks preparing for US President George W Bush’s visit at the end of June.

At least six officers from the Garda Special Detective Unit (SDU), commonly known as the Special Branch, are understood to be operating in the Co Clare town.

Ennis is only a couple of miles from Shannon Airport, where Mr Bush will arrive on June 25, and Dromoland Castle, where the US President is expected to stay that night.