Project Description

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

The information point is envisaged to be located in the pier area for maximum visibility.

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, Church of the Little Ark, Church of Nine Saints, The Reading Tower, Loop Head Lighthouse, etc.) and another one on farming and fishing heritage. Content could be sourced locally and include a “Pride of Place” project with Kilbaha National School.

Because Kilbaha already has an information point with a vast amount of information at Halla Eoin, information on and directions to the hall should be included on the panels.

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

Potential Project Stakeholders*

• Kilballyowen Development

• Keating’s Bar

• Kilbaha National School

• Kilbaha 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!