Shannon Group is set to receive €2.6m to help iconic heritage sites including Bunratty Castle and Folk Park remain open until the end of the year.
The group had intended closing both Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and King John’s Castle in Limerick at the end of August because of a dramatic drop in visitor numbers.
Shannon Group had sought €6.4m from the government to keep both sites open until June next year. Gavin Grace speaks to Fine Gael TD Joe Carey and Martin O’Rourke from SIPTU to get their reaction to the announcement.
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