End in sight for Shannon Heritage transfer
Photograph: Paschal Brooks AN END IS IN SIGHT for the transfer of Shannon Heritage sites to Clare County Council.
Photograph: Paschal Brooks AN END IS IN SIGHT for the transfer of Shannon Heritage sites to Clare County Council.
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CRUNCH MEETINGS are being held by Council and Department officials on the proposed transfer of Shannon Heritage’s Clare assets.
*Shannon Heritage workers protesting outside Bunratty Castle. Photograph: Natasha Barton NO CONTACT HAS BEEN made to Clare County Council by any Government Department or Shannon Airport Group since it announced its withdrawal from the planned transfer of Shannon Heritage absence in the absence of State 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.
Engagement is ongoing between the Department of Transport and Shannon Group on the future of Shannon Heritage.
Shannon Heritage operated sites will close to the public from January to April next year.
Repeated calls have been made for Clare County Council to acquire Shannon Heritage sites in the county.
Multi-million euro support is required from the Irish Government to allow for Shannon Heritage sites to stay open beyond August 31st.
*Photograph: John Mangan Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is to reopen earlier than anticipated.