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PAGE IRELAND: Carafin Lodge and Activity Park Location • Ireland • Inishmore • 54.0452419512003, -7.410348917246471 Manager • Pauric and Clare McGearty • Owners Motivation • Joining experiences of keen fisher and hospitality sector operator to develop destination for fishing and blue tourism Support • Fáilte Ireland and Cavan LEADER: capital and equipment funding Stakeholders • Local organisations and small businesses: connecting tourist activities together Description • Pauric and his wife Clare set up Carafin Lodge after returning home to his small farm from Australia • Developed as a fishing and tourist destination on small private farm, where they also raise beef and poultry • Located on the shores of Carafin Lake on the upper reaches of the river Erne • Three self-catering buildings consisting of two small lodges and an apartment • Fishing, angling • Fishing trips • Boats hire • Pedal boats, hydro boats, and boat tours • Fishing equipment available for sale and hire • Laser clay shooting, beat the bleep, hang tough, drop zone and tug of war • Programs for large groups and schools • Activities provided by local partners: canoeing, horse riding, walks, forest parks, golf Sustainability • Local and low-impact tourism practices Innovativeness • Only hydro-bikes providers

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