Response to NOM September 2011 - BTC
"That Boyle Town Council asks
Roscommon Co Co to outline their plans for the future of King House, an
that they send to the meeting one of their Directors of Services dealing
with King House"
King House Open for Business
Following a request from Boyle Town Council, Roscommon
Co Council has issued a written statement regarding its involvement in the
future of King House.
"Roscommon County Council is committed to the
operation, management, safeguarding and development of King House. It's
development as a vital cultural asset in the county and one that can be
further and continually developed and underpinned by a strong programme of
activity remains central to our ambitions
We equally appreciate and support its retention as a
civic building of status and as a vital community space. We recognise the
importance of this facility from a heritage, historical, arts collection
and community perspective and we are determined to secure its long term
future just as our record in the past will testify.
Maintaining and promoting King House as a unique tourist
attraction is of utmost importance to Roscommon County Council. King
House functions as a tourist attraction but also houses a wide
variety of activities throughout the year including meetings, exhibitions,
concerts, craft fairs etc. It is a valuable resource available to the
wider community.
King House is open and available for business. The tourist
attraction element of the house is nearing the end of
its tourist season for 2011 and the opening times will
change after September 30th 2011. The
tourist season for the house is April - September, Tuesday to Saturday.
Pre-booked groups are welcome all year around. The house always held a
series of events throughout the year and these will continue at the
house.
Some staff changes are taking place at King House. One
full time staff member will maintain King House. The house will be
adequately staffed and managed through the Community & Enterprise
Department with support through the Library, Cultural and Arts Services of
Roscommon County Council. Seasonal staff will also be employed for the
2012 tourism season. Staffing issues are a matter for the management of
Roscommon County Council
Roscommon County Council looks forward to a continued
role for King House as one of the tourist attractions of the county
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