Tourism & Local Clare News

25 Jul

Carey calls on United Airlines to retain full Shannon service

Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Carey has called on the Board of United Airlines to reconsider their decision suspend daily year round flights between New York and Shannon Airport. And he has asked Transport Minister Shane Ross for his support in persuading the directors of the US airline not to go ahead with   their […]

27 Dec

A new year boost for Clare tourism

The recent launch of two new driving routes branching off the Wild Atlantic Way could transform Clare’s tourism industry, according to Fine Gael TD Joe Carey. The Burren Drive and Shannon Estuary Drive are being developed as part of a Fáilte Ireland pilot scheme to encourage visitors to discover the variety of inland visitor experiences […]

12 Oct

Stockholm flights to boost Clare tourism

Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Carey has received confirmation that SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) will operate a new twice weekly service from Stockholm to Shannon from August until October next year. Deputy Carey said that the latest expansion of the Shannon route network was a further endorsement of his successful campaign to secure the airport’s independence […]

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