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Council engages with Shannon Group on heritage sites

Clare County Council has engaged with Shannon Group to commence a due diligence process to consider the potential transfer by Shannon Group PLC of Shannon Heritage (Clare-based visitor attractions) to Clare County Council as a subsidiary company.

Shannon Heritage sites to transfer to local authorities

Clare Independent TD Michael McNamara has welcomed the news that the proposed transfer of Shannon Heritage’s portfolio of visitor attractions in County Clare from Shannon Group plc to Clare County Council is to be brought to Cabinet for approval this afternoon.

Update on Shannon Heritage and new Shannon Group Chair

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.

Shannon Heritage sites to close in January

Shannon Heritage will be forced to close its iconic sites in the Midwest from January until April, following a very difficult financial year according to Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe. 

McNamara slams government’s inaction on Shannon Heritage sites

Clare Independent T.D. Michael McNamara has slammed the Government’s lack of strategic direction for Shannon Heritage.

Strategy to guide new future in tourism

Clare County Council, in partnership with Shannon Heritage, Shannon Group and Fáilte Ireland, has developed a 10-year Clare Tourism Strategy titled Guiding our Journey to a Vibrant New Future in Tourism.

Funding for Shannon Heritage to avert job losses

Shannon Group is set to receive €2.6m to help iconic heritage sites including Bunratty Castle and Folk Park remain open until the end of the year.

Group wants Shannon Town to achieve full potential

A group whose aim is to ensure Shannon achieves its "full potential as a living town" has expressed concerned about the uncertainty surrounding the future of Shannon Heritage sites in the areas.

Shannon Heritage sites should stay open – Shannon Chamber

Following a recent board meeting and discussion with Shannon Group plc., Shannon Chamber has sought a meeting with Minister Catherine Martin to assess what can be done to keep Shannon Heritage visitor sites open year round.
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