Chapter 6 - The Burren

Question 1

When was the proposal for the visitors centre proposed?

Answer 1

In the 1990’s, along with restaurant and car park.

Question 2

How does the Burren attract so many tourists?

Answer 2

It’s unusual landscape, it’s flora and historic monuments.

Question 3

Name 3 arguments for building the centre.

Answer 3

1. There would be jobs for people in the centre and as tour guides.
2. There was no other industry in the locality to provide employment.
3. The business from the centre would provide more money for the locality

Question 4

Name 3 arguments for not building the centre.

Answer 4

1. Tourists walking the Burren would damage the flora.
2. Historical sites such as Poulnabrone Dolmen could be damaged.
3. If it was built in the centre of the village shops would benefit also.