Working Group
Ecotourism Working Group
- Participants
Cathleen Conole Fine Wine and Foods
Simon Haden Gregans Castle Hotel
Birgitta Curtin Burren Smokehouse
Michael Killeen Farm Tours
Patrick McCormack Farm Tours
Joanna McInerney Burren Outdoor Education Centre
Marie Neylon Corrofin Camping & Hostel
Ruairi O Conchuir Burren Beef & Lamb Producers Group & Farm Tours
Chris O’Neill Burren Painting Centre
Maureen Cleary Clare Tourism Forum
Gloria Callinan LEADER
Geraldine Enright Cliffs of Moher
Phil Deegan Shannon Development
Niall O’Dwyer Doolin Activity Lodge
Gerry McDonough Farm Heritage Tours Coop
Christine Grant National Monuments Service
Robert Cassidy Carran Community Council,Walking Tours, Bar & Restaurant
Pat Cassidy Clare’s Rock Hostel
Joan Tarmey Environmental Officer Clare Coco
Katherine Webster Cliffs of Moher
Tony Kirby Heart of the Buren Walks
Cari Ryan Boghill Centre
Frances Connole Burren Centre
Brian Farrell Burren Coaches
Tina O'Dwyer Doolin Language School
Orla Vaughan Kilfenora Hostel
Carol Gleeson Burren Connect Project
Edel Hayes Burren Connect Project
- Vision Statement
To establish the Burren as a premier internationally recognised eco-tourism region ensuring the future economic and social growth and sustainable development of its communities, environment and heritage.
- Definition of Ecotourism
"Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people."
(TIES, 1990)
- Terms of Reference
1. To develop overall strategies for the development of Eco-Tourism in the Burren.
2. To provide information and opportunities for engagement and feedback for local communities on the workings of the Group.
3. To explore and define the geographic boundary and difference between inner and outer Burren for Eco-Tourism development and identity.
4. To ensure the promotion of environmental sustainability is at the core of what we do.
5. To ensure the promotion of a co-ordinated Burren based education programme.
6. To ensure that the Eco-Tourism developments we promote provides direct benefits to local communities.
7. To represent Farmers, Communities, Businesses and Education providers interested in the development of Eco-Tourism in the Burren.
8. To establish sufficient support mechanisms for investment, promotion and networks to ensure long term sustainability of Burren Communities in an internationally recognised Eco-Tourism area.
9. To establish criteria to measure and monitor the success of strategies.
Minutes from Ecotourism Working Group Meetings
