Council deny East Clare tourism product has been neglected
*Market House, Scariff. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare County Council has defended its efforts in trying to carve out a balanced spread of tourism across the county.
Leonard Cleary
Collaboration & co-operation key to bringing world-class Greenway to Clare
Elected representative and officials in the West Clare Municipal District will hold a presentation in September to gain a better understanding of the work required in bringing a world class Greenway to the county.
Use of Cliffs of Moher shuttle to influence future rural bus schemes
An end of year review on the shuttle bus service for the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience will be central to determining if a co-ordinated inter-connected mini-bus service can be expanded to other parts of Co Clare.
Council delegation formed to fight for future of Moneypoint
*Moneypoint Power Plant. Photograph: Páraic McMahon A delegation of West Clare councillors are today (Wednesday) issuing a letter to secure a meeting with two Ministers plus a number of agencies and the ESB on the future of Moneypoint.
World class tourism experience can be brought to Lough Derg
Lough Derg has the potential to become “a world class tourism product” if the right strategy is put in place.
Cliffs of Moher shuttle bus aims to sustain & manage North Clare tourism
*Bobby Kerr, Chairman of the Board, Cliffs of Moher Ltd, Leonard Cleary, Director of Rural Development, Clare County Council and Geraldine Enright, Marketing Manager, Cliffs of Moher centre. Photograph by Eamon Ward. A new shuttle bus service has been launched by the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience aimed at further enhancing sustainable development and management …
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Locals feel ‘disconnected’ from Cliffs of Moher
*The Cliffs of Moher. Photograph: Ann O’Connell “A disconnect” exists between Clare’s premier tourist attraction and those living in close proximity to it.
North & West Clare councillors clash on CPG representation
Long serving Cooraclare councillor Bill Chambers was unanimously elected as the Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District but his appointment to the Corporate Policy Group met opposition at the District’s first meeting since the local elections.
Shannon Airport’s challenges ‘killing’ tourism in Clare
Challenges facing Shannon Airport must be considered in the upcoming tourism strategy to be produced by Clare County Council.
Clare’s ‘badly needed’ tourism strategy to be ready by the autumn
*A path on the Cliffs of Moher looking over the Aran Islands. Photograph: Julie Tillett ‘A badly needed’ tourism strategy for Co Clare is expected to be ready by the autumn while coach providers visiting the Cliffs of Moher have said a lack of accommodation is preventing them from offering bed nights in the county.