Aillwee Cave Celebrates 50 Years as Tourist Attraction

Aillwee Cave in the Burren is celebrating its 50th anniversary, recalling its opening to tourists in 1976 by two families who initially faced skepticism for their venture.

1 Apr, 04:30 — 1 Apr, 04:30

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Aillwee Cave at 50: ‘It was a shot into the unknown… people thought we were absolutely bananas’

In the summer of 1976, two families opened a cave burrowing under the Burren to tourists, selling 50p tickets from a wooden hut.

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Aillwee Cave Celebrates 50 Years as Tourist Attraction

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Aillwee Cave at 50: ‘It was a shot into the unknown… people thought we were absolutely bananas’

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