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Sheep grazing areas of natural constraint (ANC). \ Thomas Gilleran Hillwalkers and climbers have been urged not to take dogs on to hills this weekend following a plea from farmers in Kerry. Mountaineering Ireland, the national body which represents such recreational activities, has backed the calls from farmers around Mount Brandon. The presence of a dog on the hill causes stress to sheep and where dogs are off-lead sheep may be chased and get injured. The failure of a minority of dog owners to keep their dogs under control means that dogs are not welcome in most upland areas. Appeal Mountai...
The Visitor Experience Development Plan also warns that tourism in the region is also unbalanced. Dingle town, which has strong tourism infrastructure, is “a hot spot” dominating the other areas which do not benefit and are not developed to the same extent. This imbalance also extends to seasonality. While Dingle town is perceived to enjoy a nine-month visitor season, smaller communities in the region only benefit for three months each year. The most westerly peninsula in Europe has several strengths including its scenery and rich native tradition. But the report notes the tourist indus...
Dingle tourism 'at a crossroads', Fáilte Ireland plan finds Reputationally and in volume terms, the Dingle peninsula performs highly, but tourists spend little time and little money there Fáilte Ireland launches new long-term tourism plan for the Dingle Peninsula - Dunmore Head Fri, 15 Jan, 2021 - 12:30 Anne Lucey Already bracing itself for the loss of Fungie in 2021, tourism in Dingle is “at a crossroads,” a new tourism plan finds. Reputationally and in volume terms, the Dingle peninsula is a high-performing destination. But tourists spend little time and little money there and only ...
Tim Severin & Ireland Were Good for Each Other 29th December 2020 The Brendan currach – "36ft of Cow & Gate" – made for a challenging east-west crossing of the northern North Atlantic in 1976-77 When the Courtmacsherry Harbour Boat Club was founded ten years ago, the late Tim Severin - the neighbourhood's own legendary sea adventurer and explorer of international renown - found himself in several roles at the inaugural gathering. Naturally, he was listed as a Founding Member. But he was an Honorary Member too. He was also Guest of Honour. And he was the CHBC inaugural speaker as well. S...