Clare Collection tourism losses hit €1m for first six months of 2025
*Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. LOSSES are mounting for tourism sites in Clare under the ownership of the local authority while the County Council is owed €41m.
Vandeleur Walled Gardens
Tendering system & procurement process prompts concerns for future of local suppliers to Clare tourism sites
*Bunratty Castle & Folk Park has come under the Council’s ownership with the transfer of Shannon Heritage sites. SUPPLIERS IN CLARE need to be supported by the local authority by making them the first choice when it comes to services at tourism sites under their operation.
Interpretative museum to open at Vandeleur Walled Garden & new café to be developed
*Pictured at Vandeleur Walled Gardens Experience, Kilrush, County Clare, are (l-r): Stephanie Leonard; Liam Williams; Colette Costello; Leonard Cleary; Donnacha Lynch; Cllr Tony O’Brien, Cathaoirleach, Clare County Council; Pat Dowling, Chief Executive, Clare County Council; Ruth Hurley; Noel Kilkenny; Deirdre O’Shea; Steve Lahiffe; Cllr Gabriel Keating; and Siobhan King. Photograph: Eamon Ward A NEW INTERPRETATIVE …
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Planned Vandeleur Gardens development offers chance for Kilrush economic & employment growth
*PHOTOGRAPH: Eamon Ward An upgrade to the visitor experience centre at the Vandeleur Walled Garden Centre will also offer opportunities for economic growth and employment in the Kilrush area.
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.
International Green Flags for three Clare sites
*Photograph by Eamon Ward Three Clare locations have been awarded International Green Flags.