Confidence has been expressed that one of Clare’s most famous heritage sites will see a significant growth in visitor numbers this year.
The 6th century monastic settlement of Scattery Island, which endured Vikings and rebellions, and saw a population revival after the famine, officially reopened for the tourist season last week.
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Approximately 4,398 people visited the site known as Inis Cathaigh in the Shannon Estuary last year.
Head Guide John Mulqueen is confident of attracting more to the island this time round.
You can hear more on this story on Clare FM’s Morning Focus this Monday morning from 9am.
