Ex Clare FM General Manager to oversee transfer of Shannon Heritage sites to Council
FORMER GENERAL MANAGER with Clare FM, Susan Murphy is to lead the handover of Shannon Heritage tourism sites from Shannon Group to Clare County Council.
FORMER GENERAL MANAGER with Clare FM, Susan Murphy is to lead the handover of Shannon Heritage tourism sites from Shannon Group to Clare County Council.
UP TO €15m is being sought from the Government by Clare County Council if it is to take charge of the Shannon Heritage tourism sites in the county.
AN URGENT MEETING with the Taoiseach surrounding Clare County Council’s takeover of the Shannon Heritage tourism sites has been requested in what has been described as “the single biggest tourism development” for the county.
Photograph: Paschal Brooks SHANNON HERITAGE operated sites are likely to be open for the coming summer season but their long-term transfer to Clare County Council will be reliant on the local authority securing adequate funding.
Clare County Council’s looming takeover of Shannon Heritage operated sites in the county offers a “real opportunity” to grow sustainable tourism.
Ownership and operation of Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Knappogue Castle and Craggaunowen is to be transferred of Clare County Council.
Shannon Airport recorded a 79 percent decrease in passengers last year following the “devastating impact” of COVID-19 on the aviation sector.
Ennis resident Dr. Suzanne Parkinson has been presented with the 2020 Psychological Society Award for Contribution to Professional Practice Psychology.
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.
Niall O’Callaghan has announced his resignation as Managing Director of Shannon Heritage.