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This year
2024
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Last year
2023
Clare tourism tensions continue with locals 'lobbying' against council's latest moves
There has been a growing divergence at Clare County Council’s plans to monetise different parts of the county’s offerings.
The latest flashpoint is the introduction of charges at award-winning Vandeleur Gardens
This will result in the attraction losing its Green Flag Award this spring
The council has also been accused of blatantly 'ripping off' tourists at the Cliffs of Moher
Cliffs of Moher visitors complain about feeling 'scammed' and 'ripped off' over charges
'Brazen': Tourists charged €99 for 'watching the sunset' atop Cliffs of Moher
It’s the latest criticism over how Clare County Council is attempting to market one of the country’s most scenic sites.
Clare locals say profiting from Cliffs and the Atlantic is putting their way of life at risk