8 IRELAND: Carafin Lodge and Activity Park Location Inishmore (54.0452419512003, -7.410348917246471) Manager Pauric and Clare McGearty, Owner 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 − Safer and more environmentally friendly laser clay shooting experience Links − www.carafinlodge.ie
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