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05/02/20 Malin Head Visitor Experience & Management Plan

 

Donegal County Council and Fáilte Ireland are working with the local community, key agencies, business partners and stakeholders to deliver a Visitor Management Plan for Malin Head. The aim of this plan is to leverage Malin Head’s position as the most northerly signature discovery point on the Wild Atlantic Way. It will also help guide the future development of tourism for the wider area in a sustainable way that will deliver strong economic benefits to the local community.

 

A Joint Statement issued by Donegal County Council and Fáilte Ireland on 24th January outlined the consultation process with the local community and various stakeholders on the plan. The potential for the development of walking as a key visitor experience is being considered and some walking routes in the area were identified for potential development.    

 

In light of concerns arising in the locality, a review of the walking route concepts and associated mapping, was undertaken by both agencies.  These routes are now being withdrawn from the draft Visitor Management Plan.

 

As part of the overall process, and at a future date, it is proposed that we will look for expressions of interest from local farmers and landowners to develop walking route proposals in full consultation with the landowners concerned.

Donegal County Council and Fáilte Ireland are committed to working collaboratively with all stakeholders in the area to deliver a plan that will provide unique opportunities for tourism and economic development for Malin Head.

 

Liam Ward                                                                             

Donegal County Council                                                               

 

Fiona Monaghan

Fáilte Ireland

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