JP McManus viewed as key figure to maximise Shannon Airport’s use for Ryder Cup
SHANNON AIRPORT needs to now be identifying itself as the gateway for the 2027 Ryder Cup with JP McManus identified as a key player in making this a reality.
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Market Clare as home of traditional music in county signs
BRANDING Clare as the home of traditional music and dance can draw extra visitors to the county, a local representative has affirmed.
Walls at Market Building prevent its use as an outdoor venue
*Photograph: Martin Connolly Ennis’ much maligned Market Building cannot be used an outdoor concert venue by glór because it has walls.
€500k estimated cost for Cliffs of Moher strategy
Half a million euros is being spent on the development of the Cliffs of Moher 2040 strategy which is due to be completed by the end of this year.
Plans for Púca of Ennistymon sculpture paused
Plans to erect a new statue in Ennistymon have been paused by Clare County Council following local backlash in the past week.
‘Short-sighted’ to omit pubs from outdoor dining scheme
Ineligibility of publicans to apply for outdoor dining grants from the Irish Government has been slammed as “short-sighted”.
Importance of staycations stressed as tourism industry prepares for ‘another difficult year’
Clare’s hospitality and tourism industries will once again be reliant on staycations to aid a revival this year in what is going to be another “very difficult year”.
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience recognised for safety and service excellence
The Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience has been awarded the Fáilte Ireland Service Excellence Business Award and the Fáilte Ireland Covid-19 Safety Charter.
Breege resigns from DCCI role after reinstatement by Tanáiste Varadkar
Clare native, Breege O’Donoghue has resigned from her role as Chair of the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland having been recently reinstated to the role by Tanáiste.
Boston’s Breege resigns from Fáilte Ireland board but reinstated to other role over foreign trip
A North Clare woman has resigned from her role on the board of Fáilte Ireland over a foreign trip but has been reinstated to a separate body by the Tanáiste.
