Tower receives €51,000 funding
CLONDALKIN Round Tower has received €51,000 in funding for enhancement work to create new immersive experiences and to bring historic stories to life.
Minister Catherine Martin, TD, and Fáilte Ireland announced on Thursday, November 11 that €1.7 million worth of enhancement work will soon be completed on 10 Dublin visitor attractions and will create new immersive experiences that bring to life stories that have shaped Ireland’s history and culture.
Recipients of the funding included Clondalkin Round Tower, which was allocated €51,000 and will be used for multi-lingual audio tours, improved interpretation by use of signage in the garden area and a heated outdoor area with a multi-purpose space.
Speaking about the funding allocation, Minister for Tourism, Catherine Martin TD said: “Compelling storytelling lies at the heart of fantastic tourism attractions and this investment has empowered these 10 attractions to convert the stories of Dublin and its people into unforgettable tourist attractions.
“We know that the modern tourist looks for a more interactive and accessible experience, and these enhancements have created new ways for visitors to enjoy the history, heritage and culture of Dublin.”
The investment was made through Fáilte Ireland’s Dublin Surprising Stories Scheme and focuses on bringing the story of Dublin to life using interactive technology, audio visual and improved foreign language provision. The aim for these enhancements is to make the 10 attractions more accessible to international visitors as Dublin looks to once again compete as a leading global visitor destination post-Covid.
Speaking at the announcement, Liz Halpin, Head of Dublin at Fáilte Ireland said tourist attractions such as Clondalkin Round Tower are key to “stimulating demand, creating and sustaining jobs and delivering an economic return, both locally and nationally.
“Pre-Covid, 68 per cent of all tourists visited attractions of historic or cultural interest therefore improved foreign language provision across attractions is a key selling point as we look to 2022,” she said.
“By bringing Dublin’s stories, from its Georgian past to its sporting culture to life, the Dublin Surprising Stories scheme will ensure Dublin’s historic and cultural attractions remain on the must-visit list for domestic and international visitors.”
