New efforts to promote tourism in East Galway

A FREE networking event in Athenry is aiming to build stronger relationships between businesses, communities and tourism agencies in East Galway area.

Uniquely East Galway will take place on Wednesday, October 28 from 9am to 2pm, at the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry.

East Galway is part of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, the slow-travel tourism region centred on the River Shannon and the surrounding midland counties.

While working with Fáilte Ireland on an East Galway Destination and Experience Development Plan, the council and BIA Innovator Campus are also involved in the European SLOWDOWN project focused on sustainable tourism.

Tourism investment is also being delivered through the EU Just Transition Fund, which includes projects supporting new visitor experiences, tourism enterprises, accommodation and sustainable tourism development.

The upcoming networking event will also showcase new promotional resources for the region including an East Galway promotional video, new photography and visitor content, a new visitor map, the Ballinasloe Area Community Development website and a new website for the Battle of Aughrim.

“The event would provide an opportunity to build on the work already taking place across the region,” said Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, Cllr Andrew Reddington.

“The event affords everyone an opportunity to come together to further enhance East Galway’s reputation as a sustainable and vibrant destination,” he added.

The event will include sessions on the future of East Galway tourism, local tourism successes, promoting people and place through tourism and industry insights, followed by a free networking lunch.