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ONE of Clare’s most famous tourist attractions is to reopen this Friday following a €1 million upgrade and rebrand.
The Aillwee Burren Experience, formerly known as Aillwee Cave and Birds of Prey Centre, will welcome back visitors on April 15, following extensive renovation works.
The rebrand has sought to refine the facility’s unique offering, which as well as the famous caves and well-known bird attraction, also includes a farm shop selling its own award-winning cheese.
Nuala Mulqueeney, Managing Director of Aillwee Burren Experience explained, “Our visitors will now be able to enjoy the reinvigorated experience from the newly installed cave lighting system to the spectacular birds of prey collection.
“The Farm Shop here at Aillwee really is our hidden gem where you can see the award-winning Burren Gold Cheese being made using traditional farmhouse methods. We are really proud of the outcome of this renovation, and we can’t wait to welcome visitors back.”
Speaking at the relaunch Aoibhín Garrihy said, “Aillwee Burren Experience is one of the most magical and unique visitor attractions in Ireland. Not only what it offers from the guided cave tour itself, the birds of prey experience and wonderful farm shop – but the surrounding area of The Burren is one of the most strikingly beautiful areas of Ireland.
“Aillwee Burren Experience has always been a favourite of mine growing up, and I’m really looking forward to exploring the new and improved attraction.”
The rebrand has sought to distil the attraction’s appeal under a variety of banners – adventurers, foodies and explorers.
It is hoped that the renovation and rebrand of the family run company will encourage visitors to pre-pandemic figures of up to 120K people annually. This will help sustain the 25 full time jobs at Aillwee while presenting further employment opportunities across the site.
For more information or to book visit www.aillweeburrenexperience.ie
