A place apart as Clonakilty scoops top Euro prize for tourism

ALL tourist roads may soon lead to west Cork following the success of the Clonakilty district in a prestigious competition funded and organised by Fáilte Ireland and the European Union.

With just a six-week window of opportunity from preparation to final adjudication, the Clonakilty district, stretching from Rosscarbery to Courtmacsherry, has swept aside some of Ireland’s best known holiday destinations to reign supreme as overall winner.

Roy Maguire, coordinator of the submission by the Clonakilty and District Chamber of Tourism, said he was absolutely delighted with the result.