Shannon Group seeking increased funding from Govt to keep sites open
€6.4m is now being sought by Shannon Group in State aid to keep Bunratty Castle & Folk Park plus King John’s Castle open until June of next year.
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Clare restaurant closes temporarily after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
A Clare bar and restaurant has temporarily closed after one staff member tested positive for COVID-19. Located in Bunratty, The Creamery Bar and Restaurant confirmed on Thursday that a staff member has received a positive diagnosis for COVID-19. All members of staff had been in close contact with the individual that has been announced as …
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Crowe warns of looming ‘fatality’ by Flannery’s Cross
A fatality is looming on a South Clare road, one elected member of Clare County Council has warned.
Magee making the move to Newmarket Celtic from Ballynanty
Newmarket Celtic are on the verge of making a big addition to their management team as they begin to resume their defence of league and cup honours in Clare soccer.
‘It has worked in my favour’ – Melody Farm Pastured Eggs – the business that began during COVID-19
A global pandemic is not the typical time an individual would choose to start a business but for Frank Melody it has proven to be a successful starting point.
Shannon Shamrock site reminiscent of ‘a second World War German prisoner camp’ says Cllr McMahon
Renewed calls have been made for Shannon Group to purchase the now derelict site that was once the Shannon Shamrock Hotel with Clare County Council have said they are considering applying the derelict sites act to lead to an improvement.
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.
Ennis Tidy Towns receive most funds from €54k allocation for Clare groups
44 Tidy Towns groups in Co Clare have been allocated a combined €54,000 which they will be able to use despite the cancellation of this year’s competition.
‘Fear of uncertainty to continue’ for Clare businesses
*O’Connell Square 70% of businesses not currently trading in Clare have laid off staff, according to a COVID-19 survey published today (Tuesday).
Public asked to choose names of Bunratty’s baby pygmy goats
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park are holding a competition where the public is asked to choose the name of its baby pygmy goats.
