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West of Ireland attractions are tops with tourists
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attractions on Ireland’s west coast have emerged triumphant in the
2007 Interpret Britain and Ireland Awards.
The Atlantic Edge Exhibition at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience
in Co. Clare and Foynes Flying Boat Museum in Co. Limerick were praised
by judges in the prestigious award scheme run by the Association for Heritage
Interpretation (AHI).
Popular Irish actor Frank Kelly presented the awards at the Cliffs of
Moher Visitor Experience.
The awards recognise the very best examples of interpretation in the tourism
industry.
The judges said of the Atlantic Edge Exhibition: “It succeeds magnificently
in offering world-class interpretation that cleverly draws visitors to
explore and discover the many well-presented displays.”
And they said of the Foynes Flying Boat Museum: “The museum tells
a fascinating story that re-creates through the quality of its interpretation
the ambience of a unique period in flying history.”
A third award went to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow while
commendations were given to five heritage sites in England.
The Mayor of Clare Patricia McCarthy congratulated the AHI for recognising
the role played by the Shannon region’s heritage attractions in
developing Irish tourism.
And Katherine Webster from the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience said:
“We are delighted that the AHI has staged their awards ceremony
at the Cliffs — the first time it has been held outside of Britain.
“We along with Foynes Flying Boat Museum are very proud to have
received these awards. It goes to show that the Shannon region is leading
the world in the quality of the experience that visitors will find here.” |
