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Government needs to do more to have Offaly sites recognised by UNESCO
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Ireland s efforts to green global historic sites such as the Sydney Opera House, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Pyramids of Giza for St Patrick’s Day is in marked contrast to “lacklustre efforts to win recognition for Durrow and Clonmacnoise in Offaly and other historic sites throughout the country,” according to Deputy Michael McNamara.
The Clare Independent TDs comments come ahead of a June 30 deadline for local authorities, community organisations and State bodies to submit applications for Ireland’s Tentative List for future World Heritage nominations to UNESCO.