How we use AI

Shannon.ie uses artificial intelligence to draft new evergreen guides and organise site structure. It is not used to rewrite archived articles or invent news events.

Archived article texts are kept exactly as they appeared historically, cleaned only of navigation menus, advertisement slots, and broken image tags. The words, dates, and bylines remain unchanged. AI does not touch the archive.

New guides begin with a human editorial brief: the topic, the reader's likely question, and the primary sources to consult. An AI tool then drafts a structured outline and initial paragraphs in plain English.

Every draft is reviewed by an editor with knowledge of Clare County Council services and Irish local government. Claims are checked against official documentation. Links are tested. Jargon is stripped. Paragraphs that miss the point are rewritten or deleted.

AI does not conduct interviews, generate statistics, or create quotes. If a guide cites a figure or a named source, that information comes from a public document or a verifiable record, not a language model.

The goal is speed and consistency, not replacement. AI handles the first pass so editors can focus on accuracy, clarity, and usefulness. The tool drafts; the human decides what stays.

Shannon.ie does not use AI to inflate article counts, spin old posts into "new" content, or generate SEO spam. Every published guide is checked for factual integrity and practical value before it goes live.

If you have questions about a specific article's sourcing or accuracy, email editorial@shannon.ie with the URL. We will explain where the information came from and correct any errors.