ICBAN, Fermanagh District Council and the County Councils of Cavan, Leitrim and Sligo have joined forces in order to showcase their world-class tourism offering to people in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland under the banner of the Border Uplands Project.
The Border Uplands Project is financed under the European Union’s INTERREG IVA programme with a total budget of more than €3.1m (£2.47m) and managed by the Special European Union’s Programme Body (SEUPB).
With the aim to increase tourist numbers and interest in the counties, the council areas of Fermanagh, Sligo, Cavan and Leitrim will launch a joint venture to communicate their geo-tourism offering to holidaymakers.
Project Officer, Una Collier of Fermanagh District Council said, “The natural beauty of these four areas and their distinctive geology and bio-diversity provides us with a unique tourism opportunity that has huge potential and real stand-out appeal”.
“The variety and quality of the attractions and places of interest in each county is what makes them special and must-see destinations for holidaymakers. As they already have mature and growing hospitality sectors plus great shopping districts, busy local food scenes and countless events that continually draw people to them every year – they are each a force to be reckoned with in their own right”, Una added.
The four counties feature visitor attractions like the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark in Fermanagh and the Burren Park in Cavan.
