New Observatory Guides Clare Tourism Toward More Sustainable Practices
County Clare has been listed as a key destination in the newly launched Atlantic Sustainable Tourism Observatory Ireland, which is part of a major international initiative aimed at encouraging the tourism sector to commit to sustainable practices.
Burren Businesses honoured for commitment to Geopark Code of Practice
60 businesses from across north Clare and south Galway have been given official recognition for their participation in an environmental initiative that is transforming the development of sustainable tourism across the Burren region.
Geopark Academy puts focus on unique Burren landscape
The geology, history, ecology and future tourism development of the Burren in County Clare are the focus of a major two-day event announced for May 25th and 26th.
Businesses Driving Sustainable Tourism In The Burren
A surge in the number of businesses participating in an environmental initiative in County Clare is transforming the development of sustainable tourism across the Burren region.
‘Extraordinary’ 315-million-year-old fossil sponge found near the Cliffs of Moher
An extraordinary new species of fossil sponge dating back to a time when County Clare was located close to the Equator has been discovered in the rocks that make up the Cliffs of Moher by Dr. Eamon Doyle, geologist for the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark.
County Clare Aims To Become Ireland’s First Certified Sustainable Tourism Destination
Tourism leaders across County Clare have joined forces to achieve Ireland’s first Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Destination Certification.
Burren Festival Forges Links With Ireland’s Medieval Past
More than 50 blacksmiths and traditional iron smelters from across Ireland, the UK, Europe and the USA will participate in a showcase of medieval iron smelting and forging in the heart of the Burren in County Clare on the weekend of August 26th and 27th.
Geopark Hosts Heritage Week Events
The geology and history of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark and the pre-historic discoveries made throughout its unique karst landscape will be discussed as part of a series of Heritage Week talks getting underway this weekend.
Burren and Cliffs of Moher bids for redesignation as UNESCO Global Geopark
An evaluation team from UNESCO today (Monday, 26 June 2023) concluded a five-day visit to County Clare as part of a revalidation process for the Burren and Cliffs of Moher’s designation as a UNESCO Global Geopark.
Burren GEOfood On The Menu This May
Local food producers the length and breadth of the Burren in County Clare are being showcased in a series of GEOfood events taking place during May.