Search Results for 'Department of Tourism'

Amibitions to develop facilities in Ballina to make the town a major running, walking and cycling destination, similar to west Mayo’s Greenway, got a boost yesterday (Thursday).

Mayo has planned the third largest number of Gathering events in Ireland, trailing behind only Dublin and Cork.

Greater innovation is urgently needed to attract more overseas visitors to the west of Ireland, if the trend of fewer holidaymakers going west is to be reversed. From Donegal to Cork, the hospitality industry needs to create more distinctive reasons to visit. This is a key finding of a new report - New Directions for Tourism in the West - from the Irish Tourist Industry Confederation (ITIC).

Local volunteerism was commended at the annual West Region Tidy Town Competition awards ceremony which took place in the Wyatt Hotel, Westport, on Monday evening.

Athlone Regional Sports Centre has received the second largest allocation nationally of €382,470 from a Department of Tourism and Sport grant to improve access for people with disabilities, improve energy efficiency, and reduce running costs.

Westmeath has been applauded for its impressive and varied line-up for Culture Night 2011 which has more than 80 events lined up for the All Ireland festival taking place on September 23.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has welcomed funding from the Department of Tourism, Transport and Sport under the Jobs Initiative and Sustainable Travel Projects. A total of €97,150 will be allocated for the provision of 20km of cycle lanes along arterial routes serving the Ballina area. The funding allocation also includes for the provision of signage and information on these cycle lanes. This funding is part of the recent Jobs Initiative to provide for greater use of sustainable transport as well as creating employment.

Westmeath’s first ever Culture Night was held last week, September 24, and was hailed “a great success” by Westmeath County Council, who were delighted by the turnout and support shown.

A Westmeath student who is hoping to inter more than 30 time capsules during Culture Night on Friday September 24 is urging all schools throughout the county to take part in making history.