Project Description

The Carrigaholt Information Point would be part of the Loop Head Peninsula Discovery Way and serve the purpose of a central information point for the wider Carrigaholt area including Kilcredaun and Rinevella.

The information point is envisaged to be located on the grassy patch at Carrigaholt Square overlooking Carrigaholt Bay and the Shannon Estuary.

The information point could consist of a number of panels, each dedicated to one topic: One could provide information on natural heritage (habitats, flora and fauna), one on built heritage (e.g. the village, Carrigaholt Castle, Kilcredaun Lighthouse, etc.) and another one on farming and fishing heritage. Content could be sourced locally and in cooperation with Carrigaholt National School tapping into their “Pride of Place” project.

The panels could be surrounded by a traditionally built dry stone wall that would not only provide protection for the panels but in the long term also a habitat for insects and other small animals.

**We listed the Information Points for each village separately because it seems more likely for them be taken on by different teams and/or stakeholders. It is however possible to merge them into one project which will be managed by one team with one set of stakeholders.

Project Justification & Objectives

The Carrigaholt Discovery Way Information Point would be an important building block of the Loop Head Peninsula Discovery Way and part of a network of similar information points in all of Loop Head’s main villages. The information point would be a valuable source of information for visitors and encourage them to stay and explore the area for longer and so support local businesses.

Because of the direct involvement of the community and Carrigaholt National School the Carrigaholt Information Point would not only showcase the typical tourist spots but paint a more personal and authentic picture of the Carrigaholt area which would benefit both the community as well as visitors.

Potential Project Stakeholders*

• CDA

• Residents and businesses around Carrigaholt Square

• Carrigaholt National School

• Carrigaholt Community

• Loop Head Tourism

• Loop Head Together

*Potential Project Stakeholders means all stakeholders have not necessarily yet been contacted to help co-design the project, but are mentioned here as they would be a desirable project partner. We may have forgotten some - please let us know!