‘Devastating impact’ of COVID-19 leads to 79% drop in passengers at Shannon Airport
Shannon Airport recorded a 79 percent decrease in passengers last year following the “devastating impact” of COVID-19 on the aviation sector.
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Bunratty Castle & Folk Park to close to public in January as Craggaunowen and Knappogue remain shut
Shannon Heritage operated sites will close to the public from January to April next year.
President Higgins contacted in last-ditch attempt to keep Bunratty open
President Michael D. Higgins has been contacted in a last-ditch attempt to keep Shannon Heritage operated sites in the Mid-West open beyond August 31st continues.
‘We have the track record’ – Council encouraged again to take over Shannon Heritage sites
Repeated calls have been made for Clare County Council to acquire Shannon Heritage sites in the county.
Shannon Group seek multi-mullion euro funding to keep Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and King John’s Castle open beyond August
Multi-million euro support is required from the Irish Government to allow for Shannon Heritage sites to stay open beyond August 31st.
Niall O’Callaghan resigns as MD of Shannon Heritage
Niall O’Callaghan has announced his resignation as Managing Director of Shannon Heritage.
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park to reopen in June but no mention of Knappogue & Craggaunowen
*Photograph: John Mangan Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is to reopen earlier than anticipated.
Shannon Group decision on Bunratty, Knappogue & Craggaunowen ‘premature’
A “premature decision” by Shannon Group to lay off workers at three of its Clare tourism sites has been criticised by Violet-Anne Wynne (SF).
Bunratty staff let go until 2021 at earliest
Workers at three Clare tourism sites owned by Shannon Group have been temporarily let go for the remainder of the year.
‘Tourism industry has had to press start button for first time’
US visitors will not return to Ireland until late 2021 or 2022, the Chief Executive of Tourism Ireland has told a Shannon webinar.