Clare’s Fianna Fáil TD insists that financial support will be provided to help keep heritage sites open in the county.
Shannon Group has made a submission to the Government seeking funding for its site, particularly Bunratty and King John’s castles, which under current plans are due to close in August.
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If follows calls for Clare County Council or the OPW to take over responsibility for the sites, in an effort to keep the open year-round.
Meelick Deputy Cathal Crowe says the Government has acknowledged the need to provide support, but there’s also an onus on Shannon Group to play its part.

