Aer Lingus workers at Shannon Airport will be laid off without pay for three months from next week, the carrier has confirmed.

Clare Independent T.D. Michael McNamara has said the announcement by Clare County Council of plans to develop an Inis Cealtra (Holy Island) visitor centre in Mountshannon presents significant potential for the tourism sector and wider economy of East Clare. 

The development of a landmark tourism project in East Clare has taken a significant step forward with the announcement of plans for a proposed new Inis Cealtra (Holy Island) visitor centre in the heart of Mountshannon village.

Today marks 100 years to the day of the opening of the Military prison in the field on Spike island.

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s College of Further Education and Training, Hospitality Campus, has  launched a new leadership programme, Developing Leaders for Hospitality and Tourism, funded through the Skills to Advance initiative and aimed at providing targeted training for the hospitality industry at this challenging time.

Clare Independent T.D. Michael McNamara says a new Chair of Shannon Group plc will be appointed imminently while Government also plans to review Shannon Heritage’s position with the Group.

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced €88,250 in funding under the Outdoor Recreation and Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 2020 (Measure 1) for five projects in County Clare.

Fáilte Ireland has today announced details of its new €55million Tourism Business Continuity Scheme.