Galway Bay fm newsroom – Concerns have been raised over efforts to promote tourism in East Galway and its surrounding areas.
The matter was raised at this week’s meeting of the local authority where members received a presentation on a tourism strategy for Galway that spans as far as 2025.
Councillors were informed that 3.8 million visitors were recorded along the Wild Atlantic Way last year.
689 kilometres of Galway’s coastline runs through the route.
Tuam area independent councillor Karey McHugh said more needs to be done to promote Tuam and East Galway where there is an extensive range of historical sites.
Oranmore/Athenry Fine Gael councillor Frank Kearney told the meeting that the city and Connemara are getting the largest share of visitors.
He said a strategy is needed to ensure all areas are served to ensure there is some activity in the east of the county.
Councillor Karey McHugh says a lot of work needs to be done to ensure the rest of the county is discovered.