Clare County Council has appointed a new manager of Clare Tourism East.
It comes after the local authority and The Shannon Airport Group signed an agreement for the official handover of the Clare assets of Shannon Heritage.
Stephen Hanley, who is a Shannon College of Hotel Management graduate will be responsible for locations such as Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, Craggaunowen Bronze Age Park, Knappogue Castle & Gardens, and the Inis Cealtra /Holy Island Experience.
The Kerry native joins the newly formed Tourism Development Directorate team, with a focus on implementing the ‘County Clare Tourism Strategy 2030’ in partnership with the private sector tourism industry and host communities.