Draft Ballyhoura Country Destination and Experience Development Plan

A draft five-year plan focused on developing Ballyhoura Country as a sustainable, connected visitor destination across North Cork and East Limerick. The plan is currently in draft and open for public consultation.

A person on a mountain bike descends a mountain bike trail in a green forest.

What the draft plan focuses on

The Draft Ballyhoura Country Destination and Experience Development Plan sets out a five-year approach to developing tourism, supporting local communities and businesses while enhancing the visitor experience.

  • Local culture, heritage and food

    Local culture, heritage and food

    Developing connected visitor experiences that bring together Ballyhoura’s heritage, culture, food and the stories of its people and place.

  • Outdoor activity and exploration

    Outdoor activity and exploration

    Strengthening Ballyhoura as an outdoor activity destination through trails, walking, cycling and opportunities for outdoor exploration.

  • Sustainable and connected tourism

    Sustainable and connected tourism

    Developing tourism sustainably while strengthening connections between communities, attractions and visitor experiences across Ballyhoura.

Draft plan consultation

Make a submission or observation

The Ballyhoura Country Destination and Experience Development Plan is currently in draft and open for public consultation.

You can make a written submission or observation on the draft plan, the associated SEA Environmental Report and/or the AA Natura Impact Statement. Email submissions or observations to ihh@failteireland.ie and title your submission “Draft Ballyhoura Country Destination Experience Development Plan”.

Postal submissions can be sent to

Fiona Dunne,
Regional Development Manager,
Second Floor, Fair Green House,
Green Bridge,
Mullingar,
Co. Westmeath,
N91 V5WC.