THE Cavan Burren area has received major funding from Failte Ireland as part of a €73 million investment to support and boost tourism in the Border region.

Announced by the Republic of Ireland’s Minister for Tourism, Catherine Martin, and tourism body Fáilte Ireland, the funding boost sees Shannon Pot and Cavan Burren Park, Blacklion, Co. Cavan receive an investment of €4.8 million from Fáilte Ireland.

Fáilte Ireland’s economic analysis says that every €1 million spent by tourists helps to supports 27 jobs in the Irish tourism sector.

Announcing the successful projects at the site of the Shannon Pot and Cavan Burren Park, Minister Martin said: “This significant funding announcement will ensure world-class visitor attractions are created that will attract domestic and international tourists to the four locations which will not just benefit the counties where they’re located, but will motivate people to stay longer and explore more widely across the region.

“This investment in creative and impactful large-scale visitor experiences is critical to strengthening Ireland’s reputation internationally as a must-visit holiday destination, and provides a catalyst for further innovation in the tourism sector.

“This is the most significant investment in visitor attractions ever undertaken by Fáilte Ireland, that will have far-reaching national and regional economic benefits.”

Councillor John Paul Feeley, Fianna Fail, said: “The announcement of funding under the Fáilte Ireland – Platforms for Growth Programme to Cavan County Council for the Shannon Pot and Cavan Burren Park will transform tourism in West Cavan and create a visitor attraction on a national scale.”