Tánaiste backs major tourism plans for historic Camden Fort Meagher in Cork Harbour

Simon Harris praises local volunteers and pledges continued government support for the fort's ongoing restoration and growth

Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Moria Murrell; Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities and with responsibility for Rural Transport, Jerry Buttimer TD; Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister for Defence, Simon Harris TD; Cllr Ben Dalton O'Sullivan, Deputising for the Mayor of the County of Cork; Nicola Radley, Director of Service, Cork County Council; Minister of State at the Department of Children, Disability and Equality, Hildegarde Naughton TD, and Mary Houlihan, Regional Development Manager, Fáilte Ireland, pictured with elected representatives, volunteers, and other guests, as Cork County Council has officially opened new tourist display rooms at Camden Fort Meagher in Crosshaven. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan

The Tánaiste has pledged ongoing Government support for the continued development of a landmark Cork Harbour fort as a key regional tourist attraction.

Simon Harris was speaking at the official opening of a new exhibition space at Camden Fort Meagher — widely recognised as one of the finest remaining examples of a classical coastal artillery fort in the world — which has become an award-winning visitor site since it was reclaimed by community volunteers in 2010. This triggered a massive restoration involving extensive collaboration between the community, Cork County Council, and the government.