Islanders to hold ‘open days’ in bid to attract visitors

ISLANDERS in west Cork are trying to encourage more people to visit and, ultimately, live among them.

For the first time ever, eight of the islands off the south-west coast are getting together to showcase what they have to offer.

This weekend Bere, Dursey, Garnish, Heir, Long, Cape Clear, Sherkin and Whiddy islands will host open days in the hope of attracting new blood and boosting tourism.