Unlocking the huge tourism potential of East Cork

Tourism in East Cork to enjoy a surge in overseas interest as Fáilte Ireland’s five-year Destination and Experience Development Plan puts Cork Harbour in the spotlight

Fishing boats tied up in the afternoon sunshine at the pier in Ballycotton, Co Cork. Picture: Dan Linehan

These are heady days for East Cork. 

In its prime position as a key element of Fáilte Ireland’s five-year Destination and Experience Development Plan, the region is central to a major tourism project which will position Cork Harbour and its immediate surrounds as “a must-visit destination” aimed at encouraging visitors to increase their stay and spend in the region.