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950 visitors to descend on
Greencastle
09.08.12
SOME 950 visitors will
descend on Greencastle tomorrow with the arrival of
the luxury cruise ship, MS Astor.
The liner's passengers and crew are enjoying a 14
night ‘Lands of Myths & Legends’ tour around Britain
and Ireland which departed from Bremerhaven, Germany
and will include stop overs at Belfast, Cobh, Dublin
and Liverpool.
The ship will offer a range of scheduled tours for
passengers taking in Inishowen, the Walled City of
Derry and the beautiful Glenveagh National Park. The
ship's arrival also coincides with Greencastle
Regatta. |
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Luxury cruise ship, MS Astor. |
Aoife Thomas of Derry
Visitor & Convention Bureau said: “The region is
buzzing with activity this weekend and passengers
will have the opportunity to experience some of the
City of Culture’s key events including the Maiden
City Festival and the Gasyard Feile.
"Maritime enthusiasts can also enjoy the Greencastle
Regatta whilst they are here."
She said Tourism Ireland had identified Germany as a
priority market for growth and DVCB in partnership
with Foyle Port would undertake a number of sales
calls to leading German cruise operators later this
year to promote the North West of Ireland as a must
see cruise destination for their itineraries.”
The Cruise North West initiative is a partnership
between Derry City Council, Derry Visitor &
Convention Bureau, Foyle Port and the Loughs Agency
aimed at attracting cruise business to the region. |
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