Received 16 May 2025
Decided 13 June 2025
Refused
Request Reference FOI-002-TM25
Requester Type Other
Clare County Council

1. Records detailing total ticket sales (including volume and revenue) for each site managed by CCC in 2024, specifically: 2. Cliffs of Mather Experience, Burnatty Castle & Falk Park, Knoppe Castle & Gardens, Craggannown Bronze Age Park, 3. Documentation showing the average visitor spend per ticket at each site in 2024, including breakdowns for entry fees, retail purchases, catering, and other services. 4. Analysis or records demonstrating how changes in visitor dwell-time and local mobility plans have impacted ticket sales and site revenues in 2024. 5. Financial records outlining the percentage of total site revenue derived from outsourced operations such as retail (Kilkenny Group) and catering (Corporate Catering). 6. Records or internal assessments evaluating the financial impact of the 'Clare Collections' branding on cross-site ticketing, bundled offers, or visitor numbers. Income / Overall Revenue 6. Consolidated income statements or revenue summaries for 2024 for all Shannon Heritage and Clare Tourism East sites 7. Income breakdowns from banquet and overnight accommodation bookings at Knoppe Castle and Burnatty Castle, especially following the outsourcing arrangements and refurbishment initiatives. 8. Financial records showing revenue generated by the Gift Shop at the Cliffs of Mather Experience since its transfer to CCC. 9. Seasonal income data comparing revenues from the summer high season versus the shoulder/off-peak seasons in 2024 across all sites. Expenditure / Operating Costs 10. Documentation outlining operating costs and expenditures for all tourism sites in 2024, including staffing, maintenance, capital works, and outsourced service contracts. 11. Records of any remediation works funded by the €6 million secured during the Shannon Heritage site transfer, including cost breakdowns by site or project. 12. Budgetary documents and forecasts related to the Clare Tourism Directorate's planned capital investments for 2024-2026, including site-specific project expenditures. 13. Revenue budgets for 2024 and 2025 for tourism operations, specifically highlighting any allocations or projections related to new developments (e.g., Iris's Ceatru Visitor Centre, Vandecour Garden Café).