New Clare tourism leader to put spotlight on key attractions

Clare Tourism East's new GM brings vast experience with leading hotels in Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Cork

Stephen Hanley, new GM of Clare Tourism East, with Pat Dowling, CEO of Clare Co Council, Leonard Cleary, director of tourism development, Clare Co Council, and Elaine Hiney Wall, gardens manager, Shannon Heritage, pictured with entertainers at the Regency Walled Gardens in Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Photo: Arthur Ellis

Tourism and hospitality veteran Stephen Hanley is set to drive initiatives to promote the region’s key tourism attractions.

Newly appointed by Clare County Council as general manager of Clare Tourism East, Mr Hanley takes responsibility for Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, Craggaunowen Bronze Age Park, Knappogue Castle & Gardens, and the Inis Cealtra /Holy Island Experience.