Sligo reaps rewards from success of Wild Atlantic Way

Sligo is said to have reaped the rewards from the success of Wild Atlantic Way New figures released today show that the Wild Atlantic Way is worth three billion euro a year. The route runs from Donegal, through Connacht to Kerry, and was first marketed 10 years ago. Failte Ireland estimates 35,000 jobs have been supported by the tourism attraction. Fáilte Ireland also recently launched a new five-year plan that will help drive and sustain tourism in Co Sligo. Sligo DEDP Co-Chair Gerard Moore of the Sligo Park Hotel says there's a lot happening locally that's set to build on what has already been achieved: