West Cork and Kenmare get five-year plan to boost tourism from Fáilte Ireland

The South West region (Cork and Kerry) had 4.7 million tourists in 2019

Thu, 26 Oct, 2023 - 17:46

David Kent

West Cork and Kenmare are to be the focus of a new five-year plan by Fáilte Ireland to drive and sustain tourism.

The West Cork and Kenmare Destination and Experience Development Plan (DEDP) was launched on Thursday in Rosscarbery — with Fáilte Ireland saying it captures "unique themes that are central" to the regions.

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