Takeover of Shannon Heritage sites ‘a real opportunity’ for sustainable tourism in Clare
Clare County Council’s looming takeover of Shannon Heritage operated sites in the county offers a “real opportunity” to grow sustainable tourism.
Knappogue
Ownership of Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Knappogue & Craggaunowen to be transferred to Council
Ownership and operation of Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Knappogue Castle and Craggaunowen is to be transferred of Clare County Council.
Engagement ongoing between Dept of Transport & Shannon Group on future ownership of Shannon Heritage sites
Engagement is ongoing between the Department of Transport and Shannon Group on the future of Shannon Heritage.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
