New developments for Clare walled gardens experience
THIS YEAR is set to a herald a new era for Vandeleur Walled Gardens Experience in Kilrush after Clare County Council announced today that a new interpretative museum will open at the popular West Clare visitor attraction later this year.
Works have been ongoing since 2021 to extensively restore and renovate the old stable block at the site, which also will feature a new gardeners’ building.
The project is funded by the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, Project Ireland 2040, under the Department of Rural and Community Development with match funding by Clare County Council.
Considered one of the jewels in the crown of West Clare tourism, Vandeleur Walled Gardens Experience is centred on a sheltered walled garden that was formerly part of the Vandeleur Family Demesne.
Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Tony O’Brien, has praised the local authority for its significant investment in the visitor attraction in recent years as part of an overall Visitor Development Strategy that also includes the improved use of the 420 acres of surrounding native woodland.
He added: "As the tourism sector recovery continues apace following the pandemic it is critical that every opportunity to further strengthen and widen the breadth of tourism product on offer in Clare is taken.
"Clare County Council, with the support of Kilrush Civic Amenity Trust Ltd., is committed to delivering a top-class visitor attraction that will deliver long lasting and tangible economic benefits for Kilrush, West Clare and the wider economy."