Shannon Region Tourism.. RIP

tony2phones · Guru

Shannon Region Tourism.. RIP

yesiree · Guru

Shannon was the last holdout of regional tourist boards. It'll be interesting to see how things play out. Most North American visitors probably won't notice the difference... only the most diligent travel planners wander off the major resources when organizing their trip (hats off to those who visit this forum... you are getting exposed to a lot more information).

Hopefully, now that Shannon Airport has control of its future, they can make decisions that will attract more commercial flights and other business that will in turn help tourism in the region.

The other "loose end" is Shannon Heritage (the folks who run Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, King John's Castle, Craggaunowen, Knappogue Castle & Walled Garden, Dunguaire Castle, and... this might come as a surprise... Malahide Castle & Gardens). They used to be under Shannon Development... now things have been shaken up and although their future is secure, their budget and management could see changes now that they have a new "boss."

Michele Erdvig · Host

Thanks Tony. Bord Failte/Tourism Ireland has been consolidating for some time. Personally, I think having the locals in charge in each area is a better idea since they promote their own product with zeal that is often absent from the big guys who are more like bean counters. But that is the way of the world lately.

EngagingIreland_Kathy · Member

I know I'm a bit late to this topic, but it's always been a sore spot to me that the middle of the country has been vastly overlooked when it comes to tourism. I was quite pleased with the Shannon Region tourism promotion and am sad to see that it has been 'absorbed.'

The Shannon Region and Midlands have a lot to offer. Some of our favorite places in Ireland are found there. As has been previously stated, I doubt that Failte Ireland will promote this area of the country in the same way. Very sad!

Kathy

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Michele Erdvig · Host

Is this of help?

http://www.yourdailyadventure.com/snn_ab.htm

http://www.yourdailyadventure.com/snn_view.htm

http://www.discoverireland.ie/Places-To-Go/Clare

http://www.shannonregiontrails.ie/

http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/shannonregion/

Have you ever used the Wayback Machine website? http://archive.org/web/

http://web.archive.org/web/20110201204208/http://shannonoffers.com/

http://web.archive.org/web/20110830071153/http://www.shannonoffers.com/

Michele Erdvig · Host

Keep digging: http://archive-ie.com/ie/s/shannonregiontourism.ie/2013-07-11_2444909/

List of contacts: http://www.shannondevelopment.ie/Tourism/

tony2phones · Guru

Does anyone have any or know the source of any hard copy information leaflets from the old "Irelands Shannon Region". This was taken over by Failte Ireland back in June? All the web based stuff, even the facebook page has gone and lets face it FI's interests fall far from promoting the area in such a clear, informed and informative fashion.

Might be a winter project for me (or someone else?) if enough of the old stuff can be salvaged. My bookmarks are gone along with much of my memory even to the extent of the outer boundaries in Limerick, Tipperary, Offaly, and Galway, pretty sure all of Clare was included.

Judy · Guru

Tony,

Not sure exactly what you are looking for, but I have some old leaflets and a magazine about the Shannon Region. I can send them to you if you like. Most of the items are from 2007.

Judy

Michele Erdvig · Host

Tony,

I have a ton of "stuff". My husband often says I have more brochures, etc. than Tourism Ireland does. I really need to do a clean out. When I do I will PM you and see if I can send you a package of info.

Michele

Michele Erdvig · Host

Here is a map of the region: http://www.idaireland.com/locations/regions-of-ireland/midwest/

tony2phones · Guru

Many Thanks smile .. I will run though and print out some of the above..The Discover Ireland, DI, (duff information) is the default redirect for about 70% of the bookmarks on my old laptop and whilst useful if you know what you are looking for confuse and then if there is anything when you have spent 1/2 an hour rooting in case youve missed something hmm Heritage Ireland is great for Heritage Ireland sites blankstare but there is a load of stuff just Gone cry

Drive around the area and massive signs tell you you are in the "Shannon Region" I just wonder how long these will remain?

I have emailed a couple of the contacts from the Shannon Development site and await an answer from them yawn . Unfortunately I am more a Cartographer than a Blogger, but at least if I can map things out as a starting point it might be something.. biggrin

Michele Erdvig · Host

Yes, I know that most of the old links we had redirect to the TI sites. That's when to use the Wayback Machine. Will let you know if I find anything of use in print in my old files. You never know. I just threw out some 20 year old magazines.