Fáilte Ireland have launched a new five-year plan that will help drive and sustain tourism in Cavan, Leitrim and the northern part of Roscommon. The official launch took place at the Arigna Mining Experience in Co. Roscommon yesterday. The five-year plan identifies a range of key initiatives that are designed to raise awareness of the destination and increase the length of stay in the area.
Fáilte Ireland says it will build on a number of existing destination development projects that are bringing local experiences to life, including the National Famine Museum at Strokestown Park and ongoing work at Lough Key Forest and Activity Park. Gráinne Cornally who is the manager of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands at Fáilte Ireland explained the purpose of the five year plan:
