Fáilte Ireland urged to review Spike Island funding snub

Fáilte Ireland has been urged to review its decision not to provide funding to Cork County Council for a major upgrade of facilities at Spike Island, which has been voted Europe’s leading tourist attraction.

Fáilte Ireland urged to review Spike Island funding snub
Mon, 02 Oct, 2017 - 01:00
Sean O’Riordan

The island beat off the challenge of the Eiffel Tower, Buckingham Palace, and the Colosseum in Rome to win the prestigious award.

More than €6m has so far been spent on upgrading facilities on Spike Island, which is owned by Cork County Council. A portion of that was funded by the tourism body.

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