‘Best-in-class’ for Dromineer

Construction begins on €1.2 million water sports facility

Tipperary County Council and Fáilte Ireland are pleased to share that the construction of a €1.2 million water sports facility has just begun in Dromineer.

This new facility will have year-round hot showers, changing rooms, toilets, secure storage, and an induction space.

It will also have full wheelchair access and the installation of solar heating panels and will feature a changing places facility along with an accessible toilet.

This new amenity for Dromineer will aim to act as a central hub for outdoor activities in the area whilst also enhancing the experience of visitors to Lough Derg and surrounding areas. It is being built by Fáilte Ireland in partnership with Tipperary County Council.

Advantages

The advantages of this new facility, specifically its benefits for tourism in the area, were noted by Fiona Monaghan, Head of Activities at Fáilte Ireland: “The Shannon and Lough Derg are an important part of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, with so much potential to attract both international and domestic visitors,” said Ms Monaghan.

“We look forward to working with Tipperary County Council to develop this best-in-class Water Sports Facility that will benefit both visitors and the local community while helping extend the outdoor activity season in the area.”

This sentiment was also echoed by Sinéad Carr, Chief Executive of Tipperary County Council.

Ms Carr said: “We are delighted to partner with Fáilte Ireland in the provision of best-in-class facilities here in Dromineer which is an important tourism destination on Lough Derg.

“We are confident that this investment will benefit Dromineer, Tipperary and the Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands Region through the provision of facilities which are accessible and sustainable thus improving the visitor experience, helping to attract increased footfall and benefiting the local economy”.

As stressed by the Cathaoirleach of the council, Cllr John Carroll, the local authority and other stakeholders have been working on ways to help businesses around the Lough Derg for quiet some time.

“Tipperary is rightly proud of the many towns and villages situated on Lough Derg which are enjoyed by local residents and visitors from home and abroad.

“Over the years, Tipperary County Council has worked with other stakeholders to improve the offering available in centres around the lake.

“I would like to thank all involved in getting the project to where it is today, particularly Fáilte Ireland for developing the concept and exemplar design and providing the funding, the staff of Tipperary County Council, the consultants and the contractors and wish all the best of luck with completion of the project,” he said.

This new amenity centre is a part of Fáilte Ireland’s Platforms for Growth Scheme, funded under the Government’s Project Ireland 2040 strategy.

This scheme targets projects that have the greatest potential to grow tourism across Ireland and strategically enhance the Irish tourism offering to meet visitor needs.

Dromineer is the 6th Water Sports Activity Facility to begin construction under this scheme with a total of 19 facilities to be developed across 13 counties throughout the island of Ireland.