Shannon Heritage rows in behind toy appeal at Children’s Ark Unit
SHANNON HERITAGE has stepped in to support a Christmas toy appeal for the Children’s Ark Unit at University Hospital Limerick (UHL).
King John’s Castle
Shannon Heritage sites to receive €2m less in funding than initially announced
Shannon Heritage are to receive €2m less funding than what had been sought and announced to keep Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and King John’s Castle open till the end of the year.
Shannon Group insist Bunratty Castle & Folk Park was marketed extensively
Shannon Group have insisted ‘an extensive marketing campaign’ was undertaken to entice domestic visitors to Mid-West attractions operated by Shannon Heritage.
Funding granted to keep Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and King John’s Castle open for rest of 2020
Government funding has been allocated to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and King John’s Castle to ensure they will remain open for the remainder of 2020.
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.
Leadership questioned as Govt funding yet to be awarded to Shannon Heritage sites
Leadership is needed to ensure one of the county’s most visited tourist sites does not close this month.
Shannon Group seeking increased funding from Govt to keep sites open
€6.4m is now being sought by Shannon Group in State aid to keep Bunratty Castle & Folk Park plus King John’s Castle open until June of next year.
Visitor numbers at Bunratty & King John’s Castle ‘have collapsed’ – Shannon Group
Visitor numbers to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and King John’s Castle have witnessed “a collapse” during the month of July, Shannon Group have stated.
Shannon Group defend amount of Board meetings held ahead of looming Bunratty closure
Shannon Group has defended the amount of meetings held by its Board despite criticism not enough has been done to keep sites operated by Shannon Heritage open beyond August.
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.
