Councillors Vow To Continue Pushing For Increased Opening Of Bunratty Castle And Folk Park

Clare Councillors have renewed their criticisms of the decision of Shannon Heritage to curtail business operations this summer.

While Bunratty Castle and King John’s Castle have re-opened, it’s still planned for them to close at the end of August, and both Knappogue Castle and Cragganouwen will remain closed.

Watched on by around a dozen Bunratty staff, a host of Clare Councillors hit out at what they called a “disappointing” and “horrible” decision, and promised to support them in making efforts to convince Shannon Group to change their plans.

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Sixmilebridge Independent Councillor, PJ Ryan, says the region as a whole will suffer due to Shannon Heritage’s decision, as many business benefit from the increase in tourists.