Proper engagement can stop Chinese whispers around Doolin Pier
*Photograph: Tina O’Connell DOOLIN PIER’s use as a swimming destination can no longer be ignored with Chinese whispers an obstacle at the North Clare location.
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Cliffs of Moher coastal walk gets new management plan
*Leonard Cleary, Director of Tourism Development and West Clare Municipal District for Clare County Council, Sheila Browne, Project Co-ordinator, Cliffs of Moher Experience and Eoin Hogan, Rural Recreation Officer, Clare Local Development Company, pictured on the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk, which is the subject of a new management plan. Photograph: Arthur Ellis. A NEW …
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Radioheads ham it up at Loop Head Lighthouse
A GROUP OF (ham) radio amateurs from across the Mid-West will gather at Loop Head Lighthouse Experience this weekend to use Morse Code and SSB (Single Sideband) Radio to contact lighthouses and lightships throughout the world.
Cost benefit from Cliffs of Moher to North Clare communities to be included in strategy
*Photograph: John Mangan A COST BENEFIT of the Cliffs of Moher to surrounding areas of North Clare is to be included as a specific element of a new strategy for one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions.
‘Baffling’ to not link West Clare Greenway with heavily trafficked Burren Geo Park
*The Burren. NORTH CLARE REPRESENTATIVES have criticised the lack of energy applied to linking the planned West Clare Greenway with the UNESCO Global Geo Park in the Burren.
Bye-laws adopted to ban overnight parking for camper vans in Loop Head & Lisdoonvarna
*Public consultation on the plans ended last month. BYE-LAWS have been adopted to prohibit overnight camping on roads and public places in Lisdoonvarna plus the Loop Head Lighthouse car park.
Bronze bust of Michael Cusack unveiled in Carron by McAleese
Dr. Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland (pictured centre) outside the Michael Cusack homestead in Carron, County Clare, during the unveiling of a bronze bust of the founder of the GAA. Also pictured Dónal Ó hAiniféin, Chair of the Board of Michael Cusack Centre; Tim Madden, Manager of the Michael Cusack Centre; and Cllr. Ann …
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UNESCO team carry out review of Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark status
Pictured at the Cliffs of Moher Experience (L-R): Dr. Eamon Doyle and Seán O’Farrell, Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark; Dr. Babis Fassoulas, University of Crete; Cllr. Tony O’Brien, Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council; Geraldine Enright, Director of Cliffs of Moher Experience; Adina Popa, Hațeg Country UNESCO Global Geopark, Romania; Deirdre O’Shea, Head …
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Council to try add EV charging points to tourism facilities undergoing development works
*Plans are progressing to install EV charging points at the Vandeleur Walled Gardens. CLARE’S TOURISM FACILITIES that are undergo development are to be equipped with electric vehicle charging points.
Ex Shelbourne Hotel General Manager appointed to key role in Clare Tourism
*Stephen Hanley, newly appointed General Manager of Clare Tourism East (Bunratty, Craggaunowen, Knappogue and Inis Cealtra /Holy Island), pictured centre at the Regency Walled Gardens in Bunratty Castle and Folk Park with Pat Dowling, Chief Executive of Clare County Council; Leonard Cleary, Director of Tourism Development, Clare County Council; Elaine Hiney Wall, Gardens Manager, Shannon …
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