Tipperary Tourism enjoys networking event and walk

Although the beautiful weather we experienced in Tipperary a few weeks ago seems a distant memory, it was during this sunny spell that the Board of Tipperary Tourism conceived a plan to organise an evening for members to gather together informally outdoors and get to know each other better.  

The feedback from many in the tourism trade was that since the COVID-19 Pandemic, many local tourism businesses had not had an opportunity to get together face-to-face.

“Many Tipperary businesses are run by small teams, some even individuals, and there is great value in meeting others in the Industry and sharing their stories of success and challenge”, noted Chairman John G. O’Dwyer. 

“Collaboration and working together are proven to make a destination stronger. 

“It was uplifting to see representatives at the event from all parts of Tipperary – from Fuchsia Lane and Ballyartella Mills in the North in the Lough Derg area to Blueway Bike Hire in Carrick-on-Suir in the south corner in the Munster Vales area, and lots of others in between," added Tipperary Tourism Development Officer Caroline Rice.

Meeting in the Horse and Jockey Hotel, approximately 22 tourism businesses and community group representatives enjoyed refreshments, while exchanging brochures, maps and contact details with each other, as the audible buzz lifted everyone’s spirit. 

After a welcome address from the Chairman, the group set off to the nearby Derrynaflan Walk unperturbed by the dark clouds, where John G. O’Dwyer eloquently educated and entertained the group about the local flora and fauna and history of Derrynaflan Island and Church, the latter dating back to 1200s. 

Derrynaflan came into International prominence in 1980 when the Derrynaflan hoard was discovered there. Believed to have been concealed in the 9th century, it is now on display in the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin.

This networking event was one of a series of opportunities being organised by Tipperary Tourism, which is committed to the marketing and development of the tourism potential in Tipperary. 

Membership is available to approved tourism operators in the county and is open year round, with new members welcome at any time; email [email protected] for details.