The East Belfast Protestant was joined by her husband Brian, a former Ulster loyalist politician for the official opening. “Now in its 22nd year, the Scariff Harbour Festival has become an important social, cultural and economic event for East Clare. “Linda, who comes from a protestant background in East Belfast has been a strong advocate for the Irish language for many years. “The Scariff Harbour Festival has become one of the highlights during the summer in East Clare. The Scariff Harbour committee includes Mike Rodgers, Harry O’Meara, Karina O’Brien, Deirdre McMahon, Sandra O’Halloran, Marian Barrett, Francie Corbett, Marcus O’Neille and Anne Jones.