29-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Wexford's €1.2 million watersports centre will be first of its kind in Ireland
Last week, outgoing Fáilte Ireland CEO Paul Kelly was back in his home county to launch the Wexford Destination and Experience Development Plan ahead of this year's Fleadh
August is set to be significant month for tourism for Wexford. Over the course of last year's eight day Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, an estimated 650,000 people travelled to Wexford for the biggest ever festival which generated in the region €60 million for the local economy.
When the Fleadh returns this year between August 3 and August 10, it is expected to be even bigger and in addition, a world – class water sports adventure centre will open at Curracloe, one of Ireland's best beaches following a €1.2 million collaboration between Fáilte Ireland and Wexford County Council.
