Heritage trail lends new life to Loop Head

Tales of ghost ships and a hidden city are among a wealth of folklore explored by a pioneering heritage trail in a spectacular part of Clare which could provide a template for a series of walking routes along the Wild Atlantic Way.

A pioneering heritage trail in a spectacular part of Co Clare was launched yesterday and could provide a template for developing a series of walking routes in the Wild Atlantic Way.

The driving route promotes the stunning scenery of the West of Ireland from Donegal to Cork and has led to an upsurge of tourism in the region.