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Northern Exposure: Malin Head
project unveiled
18.06.15
The Malin Head Marine
Tourism Project was officially opened by Donegal
Cathaoirleach Cllr Ciaran Brogan on Tuesday.
This project is one of several Loughs Agency marine
tourism and angling development projects funded
through a €4 million programme of investment derived
from the European Union’s INTERREG IVA programme,
managed by the Special EU Programmes Body.
The project works include the building of passing
places along the narrow roads leading to the
headland. Cliff top trails and a viewing area with
telescopes allow the visitor to safely enjoy the
fabulous views across to Inishtrahull Island and the
Scottish isles beyond. Overlooking the stunning
coastline, information panels inform visitors of
trail conditions and the wildlife they may see, as
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Pictured at the official launch of
the Malin Head Marine Tourism Project by
Cathaoirleach Cllr Ciaran Brogan with Minister of
State Joe McHugh, T.D. and Cathal O hOisin MLA with
invited guests including representatives from the
Loughs Agency, the SEUPB, Failte Ireland, National
Parks & Wildlife Service, Inishowen Municipal
District, local community, land owners and local
tourism providers. |
Council ceo Seamus
Neely said: “The Malin Head project is an addition
to the strategic tourism development being carried
out at Sliabh Liag and Fanad Lighthouse and places
the county in a strong position to benefit from the
aggressive international marketing of the Wild
Atlantic Way."
Newly-elected Inishowen Municipal District
Cathaoirleach, Cllr Rena Donaghey said she looked
forward to the local community at Malin Head being
fully involved in the project going forward.
"The community must be involved at all levels in
terms of both developing and rolling out the actions
on the ground," she said.
The Northern Assembly Minister of Agriculture and
Rural Development, Michelle O’Neill was represented
at the opening by Cathal Ó hOisín, MLA.
Meanwhile, Minister of State at the Department of
Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Joe McHugh TD added:
“Under the banner of the Wild Atlantic Way, Malin
Head will benefit from a now internationally
recognised brand which has been a resounding success
for tourism on the western seaboard."
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