Sheep’s Head wins excellence award

PEOPLE living on a peninsula in West Cork were celebrating yesterday as they were officially awarded the title of European Destination of Excellence.

Michael Mansergh, Minister for State at the Department of the Environment, was on hand to present the award to people living at the Sheep’s Head, near Bantry, which was acknowledged by the EU for its scenic and unspoilt qualities.

The competition, which is funded and organised by Fáilte Ireland and the EU, was designed for destinations that have developed the tourism potential of their protected areas in a sustainable manner.