Lough Derg

Staging of Quest series worth estimated €280k to Lough Derg economy

*Pictured at the launch of Quest Lough Derg at Twomilegate Amenity Park were, back row, Arlene White (Tourism East Clare), Oliver Kirwan (Quest Lough Derg), Andree Walkin (UL Sport), middle row, Ruth Mulhern (Tourism Officer, Tipperary County Council), Amanda Mooney (Inland Fisheries Ireland), front, Derek Kiely (GoTri Adventure Club). Photograph: Odhran Ducie This September will …

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Tourists not staying in Clare due to “third world connectivity”

“Third world connectivity” to Co Clare is putting tourists off staying in the county, Cllr Pat Daly has claimed. Tourism was listed as a key asset to the Mid West in the draft regional spatial and economic strategy (RSES) produced by the Southern Regional Assembly. The document referred to the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient …

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Killaloe Sailing Club Regatta 2017

New Killaloe Sailing Club facilities schooner rather than later

IT’S anchors away for Killaloe Sailing Club as they have been granted planning permission for their new state of the art facilities. The new development will incorporate new changing rooms with showers, a balconied viewing area overlooking the lake, an office and common area with kitchenette, plus improved boat and car parking. Club Commodore Pat …

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