The mighty Shannon will become Ireland’s surprising heart.” That s according to a €76.5m masterplan mapping out the future of tourism along Ireland s longest river to 2030 – the first such plan dedicated to the entire Shannon Region. Stretching from the storied Shannon Pot in Co Cavan to the river’s estuary in Limerick, and including the Shannon-Erne Waterway, the Shannon Masterplan envisages a future where slow travel” can attract more visitors and increase dwell-time in Ireland’s hidden heartlands.
Among the ideas for “world-class visitor experiences are harbour and amenity upgrades, the creation of new blueways and trails – linking Boyle to Lough Key in Co Roscommon, for example – and the possible “reimagining of historic buildings like lockkeepers cottages and riverside warehouses into boutique hotels, cafes, galleries or museums”.
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