Inis Cealtra & The Burren shaping up for UNESCO status
TWO Clare locations are set to be included in Ireland’s latest application for UNESCO world heritage status.
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Sharon to showcase the beauty of the Shannon in new TG4 series
Sharon Shannon has joined forces with Fáilte Ireland and TG4 for a four week series which begins on Wednesday (August 11th).
Contracts signed for design of Limerick to Scariff Greenway
*The Errina Canal. Contracts have been signed for the design of the Limerick to Scariff Greenway.
Holy Island at risk of missing out on UNESCO World Heritage status
Inis Cealtra is at risk of being dropped from Ireland’s tentative list for designation as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
East Clare projects feature in plans for €76m Shannon Tourism Master Plan
*Mountshannon Harbour. Photograph: John Mangan Clare could be set to receive millions of euros worth of funding under the Shannon Tourism Master Plan.
McNamara pinpoints three Clare sites worthy of inclusion on World Heritage List
Three Clare sites should be included on Ireland’s tentative list for future World Heritage nominations to UNESCO, the county’s only Independent Oireachtas member stated.
Arrival of iconic destination to East Clare a step closer with plans submitted for Inis Cealtra visitor centre
A new Inis Cealtra (Holy Island) visitor centre in the heart of Mountshannon village has taken a big leap forward with the submission of plans for the proposed new facility.
Community must have maximum benefit from Carrownagowan Wind Farm as major development progresses
One of East Clare’s biggest projects has moved a step closer with elected representatives of the local authority approving a planners report for the development of the Carrownagowan Wind Farm.
‘Holy Island can be a world class tourism destination’
*Lough Derg as seen from Holy Island. Photograph: Niall Culligan Hopes remain high that Holy Island will be “a game-changer” in developing East Clare’s tourism offering but elected representatives have acknowledged the timeline for the project’s delivery is “dragging on a bit”.
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.
