Upper Shannon, Shannon-Erne, and Border Destination and Experience Development Plan 2025-2030

Failte Ireland, in partnership with a range of local stakeholders, has developed a Destination & Experience Development Plan (DEDP) for the Upper Shannon, Shannon-Erne, and Border area.

This is a five-year tourism development plan for Cavan, Leitrim and the area of Roscommon north of, and including, Roscommon Town, as part of the development of the Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands region.

It was launched in January 2025. The full Plan and associated Strategic Environmental and Appropriate Assessment documents are available via the links below.

Implementation of the Plan

An implementation group has been formed to oversee the execution of the Plan over the next five years. Its membership represents stakeholders such as Fáilte Ireland, Waterways Ireland, the three Local Authorities, Local Development Companies and Local Enterprise Offices, and key tourism businesses / operations in the area.

Updates regarding key milestones and related events will be posted here as and when.