It’s claimed tourism numbers in East Clare are being stifled due to a lack of accommodation.
Concerns have been raised over Inis Cealtra’s visitor numbers, as just 1,358 people attended the amenity this summer following a €5.3 million redevelopment of the site.
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611,000 people visited attractions owned by the Clare Tourism DAC in that time, meaning less than 1% of tourists stopped off at Inis Cealtra.
Chairperson of Tourism East Clare, Arlene White, says more also needs to be done to draw people to the area for day trips.
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