€60m plan for ‘tourist haven’ on Lough Derg

PLANS to create a “tourist haven” in Tipperary, with the development of a €60 million marina on Lough Derg, were announced yesterday.

Project promoters Eclipse Developments said the proposed integrated tourism development scheme in Ballina/Killaloe would generate 70 jobs.

The development, Shoreline, is reportedly one of the biggest investments on the Shannon.