MINISTER ANNOUNCES 1.8M FUNDING FOR WEST COAST TOURISM ROUTE u

Date Published: 22-May-2012

The Tourism Minister has announced one point eight million euro in funding for the Connemara phase of a new west coast tourism route.

Michael Ring made the announcement at the official launch of the 'Wild atlantic way' in the Connemara Coast Hotel in Furbo this lunchtime.

The project is set to be Ireland's firts long distance driving route for tourists, featuring a 1400 kilometre driving route from Donegal to West Cork.

The 1 point 8 million euro will go towards the Connemara phase, which is also the first phase of the project.Future visitors can expect 19 discovery lay-bys in Connemara, with improved viewing points, and additional tourist information.

Paddy Matthews, of Failte Ireland, says the Wild Atlantic Way programme will bring more tourists to the west