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From a flight simulator to a hilltop funicular: These four tourists attractions have been awarded €73 million
Ireland’s first funicular is planned for Donegal. By Lauren Boland Thursday 10 Jun 2021, 4:03 PM 1 hour ago 9,873 Views 13 Comments
A projection of the proposed funicular at Fort Dunree
Image: Fáilte Ireland
Image: Fáilte Ireland
FOUR TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS in Ireland have been awarded a total of €73 million to develop their projects.
€44.3 million from Fáilte Ireland along with €29 million from other public and private investors is being given to tourist locations in Cavan, Donegal, Dublin and Mayo.
Shannon Pot and Cavan Burren Park in Blacklion, Co Cavan are receiving €4.8 million from Fáilte Ireland, while Fort Dunree and Head in Buncrana, Co Donegal has been awarded €9.3 million.
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An indoor concert will take place in the INEC later this month.
Minister for Arts and Culture Catherine Martin says the concert is one of a number of pilot events taking place to help the entertainment industry reopen.
The fully seated event in the INEC takes place on June 26
th and will have capacity limited to 200.
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The Gleneagle INEC says tickets will be sold in pods of six and attendees will have to take part in a survey.
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