‘Tourism’ Archives
Ennis To Forge Links With German Town
The Irish Embassy in Berlin has facilitated the establishment of links between Ennis and the German town of Langenfeld, located between Düsseldorf and Cologne. Relations between Ennis and Langenfeld have been developing over the past year strengthening links in the areas of culture and youth affairs. Earlier this year the Mayor of Langenfeld, [...]
Arizona Rose Champions Cliffs Of Moher And Grand Canyon In 7 Wonders Campaign
If there is anything more quintessentially Irish than the Rose of Tralee Festival it is the iconic image of the majestic Cliffs of Moher stretching along the Atlantic coastline of County Clare. The Cliffs of Moher are one of 28 finalists in a contest to find the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Arizona’s Grand Canyon is another. Meanwhile, 32 [...]
Roses Champion The Cliffs Of Moher In The New 7 Wonders Of Nature Campaign
The Rose Tour came to the Cliffs of Moher just days before the 32 Roses gathered in Tralee for the Rose of Tralee Festival. Roses from Ireland and overseas all took the opportunity to vote for the Cliffs of Moher in the New 7 Wonders of Nature campaign and many of the international Roses declared themselves “Joint Ambassadors” for the Cliffs [...]
Celebrating The Greatest – One Year On From Muhammad Ali Visit To Ennis
The first anniversary of boxing legend Muhammad Ali’s visit to Ennis, supported by Alltech - the global animal nutrition supplement leader, will be officially marked on Wednesday 1st September. The three-time World Heavyweight Champion was named the first Honorary Freeman of Ennis in 1st September 2009 in recognition of his career [...]
Clare Tourism Promotion Heads Stateside
A tourism delegation from County Clare is travelling to the United States this week to promote County Clare as a “must visit” destination for American tourists. The group, which includes representatives of the Clare Tourism Forum and the Clare Tourist Council, will showcase the tourism product on offer in County Clare to over 140,000 [...]
New County Wide Local Pass For Cliffs Of Moher Visitor Experience
The Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience has announced details of a Local Pass which is being introduced in August 2010. The pass will be available to all residents of County Clare and will allow the holder unlimited visits to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience and access to all facilities, including parking and the Atlantic Edge [...]
MEDIA IMAGES Minister Killeen Launches Loop Head walking route in Doonbeg
Two new walking routes for West Clare which are set to increase visitor numbers in the area, were launched on Sunday 25th July 2010, by Minister for Defence Tony Killeen, T.D. The two new looped walks are the Doonbeg Loop (8km long), and the Tullaher Loop (20km long). They are now designated as national Loop Walks. (more...)
Report Points Way Forward For Economic Regeneration Of West Clare
A blueprint to steer the economic development of West Clare was launched by Minister for Defence Tony Killeen, T.D., in Kilrush today. (more...)
Hundreds To Compete In Inaugural Golf Challenge
Hundreds of golfers from throughout Clare will participate in ‘The Clare Ultimate Golf Challenge’, details of which were announced today. The inaugural competition, proceeds from which will go towards the Clare Tourism Forum’s 2011 marketing campaign, will see over 400 golfers play all ten golf courses in the county between late July and [...]
Funding For Clare Coastal Walks Project
Minister for Defence and North Clare T.D. Tony Killeen has announced that €186,490 has been allocated to the Clare Coastal Walks project for the development of a 12.7km linear route along the coast between Doolin village and Hags Head, near Liscannor village. The project, which is promoted by Clare County Council, is being funded under Fáilte [...]
Thousands Attend Adare Festival
An estimated 60,000 people will descend on the County Limerick town of Adare today for the start of the fourth annual Adare Village Festival. Tiger Woods will make his first international appearance in a golf tournament since his return to the sport when he takes part in the JP McManus Pro Am Golf Tournament at Adare Manor Hotel & Golf [...]
Family Friendly Price Structure Introduced At Cliffs Of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience has announced the introduction of a single price per head of €6 for independent adult visitors from late July 2010. Children under 12 will be admitted to the world famous tourist attraction free of charge, while discount rates for students and seniors and other concessions will be provided. The single [...]
60,000 To Attend Adare Village Festival
An estimated 60,000 people are expected to join golfer Tiger Woods, pop group Westlife and a range of Hollywood actors in County Limerick next week for the 2010 Adare Village Festival, details of which were announced today. ‘Ireland’s prettiest village’ will host the fourth annual festival of culture and heritage from July 2-5. Featured [...]
New Pay Structure Would Make Cliffs Of Moher Centre “Unviable”
Cliffs of Moher Centre Ltd. has today advised employees and trade union representatives that it is unable to implement a Labour Court recommendation that the company should apply local authority pay structures at the County Clare facility. (more...)
IWS Asked To Conduct Water Safety Risk Assessment In Kilkee
Clare County Council has requested Irish Water Safety (IWS) to conduct a risk assessment regarding a number of diving boards and ladders in Kilkee. (more...)
FAI Backs Cliffs Of Moher Seven Wonders Bid
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has given its backing to a campaign to have the Cliffs of Moher selected as one of the ‘New7Wonders of Nature’. The iconic County Clare landmark was shortlisted in July 2009, along with 27 other sites, from over 440 participants representing over 220 countries. Over one hundred million votes were [...]
Mayor Of Clare Welcomes Aer Arann Announcement
Mayor of Clare Councillor Tony Mulcahy today said the future viability of Shannon Airport has been greatly enhanced by Aer Arann’s decision to announce new services from Shannon to four UK destinations today. (more...)
Conservation Grant For Kilfarboy Church
Clare T.D. and Minister Tony Killeen has welcomed the allocation of a €15,310 grant for conservation works to be undertaken at Kilfarboy Church near Miltown Malbay. (more...)
Ennis Book Club Festival 2010 Gets Underway
An estimated 3,000 literary enthusiasts and some of Ireland and the UK’s best known writers will descend on Ennis, County Clare, for the 2010 Ennis Book Club Festival this weekend. (more...)