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

Launching the new calendar, the Mayor of Clare, Cllr Mary Howard, said: “The year 2020 has been an incredibly difficult year and is one that we will remember for a long time to come. A break in wonderful Clare will be just the tonic for people to unwind and recharge.”

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, Clare County Council, said: “The tourism industry worldwide has 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, explained: “The Experience Clare 2021 Holiday Calendar promotes County Clare on a worldwide stage, with the calendars being distributed both internationally through Tourism Ireland and domestically through Fáilte Ireland, media, tourism networks and the hospitality sector. It will be a subtle reminder of the huge appeal of Clare to visitors.”

7. Experience Clare Calendar

Pictured launching the Experience Clare 2021 Holiday Calendar at Áras Contae an Chláir 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.