Clare Tourism Trade Blog

The development of the Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience - a landmark tourism project on the banks of Lough Derg in East Clare - has taken a significant step forward with the announcement of plans for a proposed new Inis Cealtra (Holy Island) visitor centre in the heart of Mountshannon village.

The tourism and hospitality sectoral guidelines, aligned with the Work Safely Protocol, have been developed collaboratively to assist businesses to apply guidance to their operations. The guidelines are regularly updated by Fáilte Ireland to reflect Government Public Health advice and related regulations. This includes any further guidance that is issued following work by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre & National Public Health Emergency Team on the application of the existing social distancing requirements in specific, defined and controlled environments in the hospitality industry, during periods of low incidence of the disease.

Carved out by nature, County Clare is an amazing place of great beauty, tranquility and visual contrast. It provides all the ingredients for wonderful holidays.

County Clare is less than 130km from end to end yet, within it, you will find all the components of a magical holiday. Our seascapes and landscapes combine to form a natural backdrop to a wide range of exciting experiences, all wrapped up in the warmest of warm welcomes.

The Tourism Business Continuity Scheme will provide support to providers of certain tourism services who have been unable to qualify for assistance under the Government's Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS). It is designed to help these tourism businesses offset their fixed costs incurred last year and support them to continue operating through 2021.  

Fáilte Ireland are pleased to be able to share their plans and priorities to support resilience and survival in the short term and recovery of the tourism industry in the long-term with you.

Changes to the adaptation fund, with a particular emphasis on pubs.

The Burren Ecotourism Network has been named a ‘Best Community Tourism Project’ by Lonely Planet. The global travel company unveiled the accolade in its prestigious Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2021.

This eLearning Suite is 100% subsidised by Fáilte Ireland, offering a broad range of modules for employees to refresh their skills in advance of business reopening. This offers your team the opportunity to boost their professional development and enhance skills and ensures your business is better prepared for a return to trading when operating restrictions for businesses are eased.

Ennis Chamber has launched Shop Local 'Clare Gift Card'. This exciting initiative has been launched to support and drive the local economy across 'The Banner' county.

The COVID-19 Adaptation Fund is the third step in Fáilte Ireland’s approach to re-opening and has been designed to contribute to the costs incurred by tourism businesses as they implement Fáilte Ireland’s Guidelines for Re-opening.

As Ireland re-opens and we begin enjoying and exploring our country again, guests and customers need to know they're safe. By signing up to COVID-19 Safety Charter, Irish tourism and hospitality businesses will reassure their customers that the right protocols have been followed.

County Clare really is a special place to refresh your spirits. It’s where seascapes, landscapes and lakescapes all combine with a rich historical tapestry to set the backdrop for a memorable holiday. It’s wonderful for families, couples, solo travellers, and activity enthusiasts. Check out and share our 'It's all there... in Clare, under the gaze of Loop Head Lighthouse' video with the world.