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Killarney businesses go on tour to highlight Wild Atlantic Way
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EIGHT tourism companies – including The Brehon, Killarney Park Hotel, Kerry Convention Bureau and The Malton – travelled to Britain, to participate in a ‘Meet in Ireland’ roadshow and to highlight the Wild Atlantic Way to key business tourism buyers.
The thee-day event – organised by Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland – saw the Irish companies meet, and do business with, some 70 MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and events) buyers in their offices around the Midlands, East Midlands and Greater London regions. The Irish delegation also had the opportunity to meet with influential buyers at a networking event that coincided with ‘An evening at the Races with The Corrs’ at Epsom Downs in Surrey.
David Boyce, Tourism Ireland’s Deputy Head of Great Britain, said: “The superb meetings, incentive and transport infrastructure along the Wild Atlantic Way, coupled with its distinctive scenery and cultural attractions, make this part of Ireland a superb – and easily accessible – choice for the business tourism market in Britain. This was the first time we undertook a business tourism roadshow like this and it was really well received by all of the buyers we met – providing another valuable platform to showcase and sell the island of Ireland and to continue to build awareness of our world-class business and conference facilities.”
Business tourism is the most lucrative form of tourism, offering significant economic benefits, and Tourism Ireland has an extensive programme of promotions under way to highlight the island of Ireland as a premier business tourism destination in 2016.
Above: Gillian Griffin, Adare Manor; Ann Shanahan, The Brehon, Killarney; Joyce McElroy, Tourism Ireland; Tom Shanahan, Dromoland Castle; Allan O’ Connor, Killarney Park Hotel; Becky Hargrove, Kerry Convention Bureau; Rachel Walker, The Malton, Killarney; Karen Brosnahan, Shannon Region Conference & Sports Bureau; and Ruth Vaughan, The Savoy Hotel, Limerick, during the ‘Meet in Ireland’ roadshow.
Green light for Torc Dinis walkway
Planning approval has been granted for a long-awaited lakeside walkway and cycleway connecting Torc and Dinis inside Killarney National Park.
An Coimisiún Pleanála confirmed permission for the elevated platform project, which will complete the popular scenic loop while removing a dangerous 800-metre section along the busy N71 Killarney to Kenmare road.
Walkers and cyclists currently have to navigate narrow bends alongside heavy vehicular traffic and tour buses to complete the circuit between the Dinis and Torc car parks.
Mayor of Killarney John O’Donoghue welcomed the decision, calling it a transformative development for the region: “Since beginning in the Council in 2021, this has been one of my priorities as an issue I inherited from my predecessor Michael Gleeson, he being the first person to initially pursue the idea. I have repeatedly kept it on the agenda at Council meetings and now delighted to see we finally have positive news as this decision, which has been long overdue and eagerly awaited, will prove transformative for the area.”
Mayor O’Donoghue added: “The path, which will be on the lakeside, will offer views to rival those anywhere in the world and I have no doubt will prove very popular with locals and visitors alike. Huge credit is due to Kerry County Council and the NPWS for their co-operation on the issue. Once the decision has passed through its statutory waiting period, the design and tender stage can begin.”
The project, which will be built on a raised platform to protect the natural habitat beneath, will also be fully accessible for people with mobility issues. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce also welcomed the green light, noting that the completed loop will create a major safe attraction showcasing Muckross Lake, Dinis Cottage, and the Old Weir Bridge.
LAKESIDE PATH: An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved planning permission for a new raised walkway and cycleway connecting Torc and Dinis in Killarney National Park.
LOCAL GOLD: Terrie O’Shea, founder and owner of Killarney-based business Sorella Berries, celebrating her Gold award win at the Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards held in Dingle last week. Her hand-crafted chocolate covered strawberries secured the top spot in national competition, earning recognition for the local food producer on the national stage.
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