This project managed by Dundalk and Newry Chambers of Commerce set out to promote joined up tourism development across Carlingford Lough.
The project sought to strengthen investment in tourism regionally; develop a nationally and internationally recognised brand and sustainable initiatives in tourism; explore & develop new market opportunities and cross-border business linkages; and co-ordinate input to improve the effectiveness of the events calendar for the Lough.
The project achieved the following aims
- the establishment of a joined-up events' sailing programme acrossthe Lough
- development of shared capacity and expertise to deliver high
quality sailing competitions
- use of the events to re-establish lapsed sailing and create a high quality integrated calendar
- establishment of a calendar of well organised events in villages around the Lough and encourage/promote the growth of
