Project Description

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

The information point is envisaged to be located in the centre of the village near the church.

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, Holy Spirit Church, Doonaha Battery, etc.) and another one on farming heritage. Content could be sourced locally and in cooperation with Doonaha National School.

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

Potential Project Stakeholders*

• Doonaha Development Association

• Doonaha Community

• Doonaha National School

• 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!