Nuala Mulqueeney is Managing Director of Aillwee Burren Experience – www.aillweebe.ie – a family run visitor attraction, that has been welcoming and educating visitors to and about The Burren since it first opened in 1976. After graduating from university and giving a career in banking some consideration, Nuala returned to The Burren to work within the growing Aillwee business. She feels very privileged, as this move allowed her own family to settle and continue to live in the region. Nuala is responsible for the continued success of Aillwee, keeping the ethos of sustainability and regeneration very much at the heart of all its activities and experiences.

Qualifications & Affiliations

• 2021:IMI/Fáilte Ireland Certificate of Competency in Strategic Management
• 2019:CLDC Grow your own business training programme
• 2016:Training, Delivery & Evaluation, QQI, level 6, Competent Award, Distinction
• 1996:Postgraduate Diploma in Business & Tourism, University of Limerick, honours
• 1993:BA in English, Sociology & Politics, University of Galway, honours
• Ongoing: Co Chair, Burren & Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience Development Plan
  • Member & Peer to Peer Contributor of AVEA – Association of Visitor Experiences & Attractions
  • Member of the Clare Tourism Recovery Task Force