HOLIDAY CALENDAR MAPS OUT CLARE’S TOURISM SECTOR

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The Tourism Department in Clare County Council has produced a special Experience Clare 2021 Holiday Calendar to encourage visitors to choose County Clare as the destination for their holiday breaks, when it is safe to do so.

The calendar features a range of attractions in Clare, from activities in coastal locations on the Wild Atlantic Way to more tranquil venues in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands in the eastern part of the county. They offer opportunities for dining, shopping, heritage, activity and adventure, and much more.

Pat Dowling, Chief Executive of Clare County Council, said: “The tourism industry worldwide suffered a massive economic shock in 2020. The local economy and businesses in Clare have not escaped its devastating impact. Before Covid-19 halted travel, the tourism sector in Clare supported over 6,600 jobs. The Clare Tourism Recovery Taskforce has been working to help ensure Clare tourism recovers strongly.”

Deirdre O’Shea, Head of Tourism at Clare County Council, said that the ‘Experience Clare 2021 Holiday Calendar’ will be distributed internationally through Tourism Ireland and domestically through Fáilte Ireland, tourism networks and the hospitality sector.

Pictured at the launch of the ‘Experience Clare 2021 Holiday Calendar’  in Ennis were (l-r): Clare County Council’s Chief Executive Pat Dowling; Leonard Cleary, Director of Rural Development; Deirdre O’Shea, Head of Tourism; Joan Tarmey, Tourism Officer; and the Mayor of Clare, Cllr Mary Howard. (Pic: Eamon Ward)