€77.8m turnover for Shannon Group in 2018
A fourth consecutive year of growth was recorded by Shannon Group plc in 2018.
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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.
Minister Ross accepts invitation to visit Bunratty
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross has accepted an invitation from Dr. Michael Harty to visit Bunratty.
Matthew Thomas departing role as Shannon Group CEO
Matthew Thomas is to step down as CEO of Shannon Group plc to take up the same position at the Ports of Jersey.
Tourist incentive proposed to attract more Shannon flyers
Clare County Council have been encouraged to partner with Shannon Heritage to make it more attractive for tourists to fly into Shannon Airport. Independent councillor, PJ Ryan proposed at last Monday’s meeting of the local authority that it team up with Shannon Heritage to tempt passengers to use Shannon Airport by giving “entry to their …
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2018 was Shannon’s busiest year this decade
2018 was Shannon Airport busiest year this decade. Passenger numbers increased to over 1.86 million which is up 6.5 percent on last year. Overall it represents a growth of 33 percent for Shannon Airport since separating from the DAA, this upward trend has been consistent for the past six years. UK and transatlantic routes were …
Ancient warriors also set for battle this Sunday
AS CLARE hurling warriors hit the pitch, so too will the Ancient Celtic Warriors in Craggaunowen. Located outside Quin in county Clare, Craggaunowen are celebrating the Celtic festival of Lughnasa. Kicking off at 11am with real live Fighting Warriors, the sound of clashing swords as metal strikes metal will zing through the air. A fine …
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Shannon Heritage MD Niall O’Callaghan: ‘my first job was washing pots’
EVEN though Shannon Heritage Managing Director Niall O’Callaghan’s initial career path wasn’t in the tourism sector, it seems it’s a life he was destined for. His first job was washing pots in the Dunraven Arms Hotel in his hometown of Adare, one of the stalwarts of Irish tourism. Six months after taking on the role …
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