New initiative to develop Devenish Island experience Posted: 9:21 am May 3, 2021
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THE Council, on behalf of the Devenish Island Development Partnership has launched a new initiative, the Devenish Island Experience Ambassador programme to develop authentic, marketable experiences for Devenish Island as a tourism destination.
The partnership is seeking expressions of interest from individuals, heritage champions, businesses and community organisations who have a close connection and affinity with the island to participate in the year long programme.
Speaking about the initiative, the Chairwoman of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Diana Armstrong, said, “Devenish Island is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful and important heritage sites within the Erne Waterway. A monastic site, founded by St Molaise in the 6th century, images of the island ruins, including the Augustinian Priory of St Mary and the iconic Round Tower have been used around the w