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EDEN is the acronym for European Destinations of Excellence, a project promoting sustainable tourism development models across the European Union.

Developed around an annual theme, national competitions take place every year and tourist destinations of excellence for each participating country are selected. The most recent winner in Ireland was Mulranny and the Great Western Greenway in Co Mayo. This fantastic destination joins a host of great other Irish holiday locations that have been singled out for acclaim. Here we take a look at them a

ll. The project is based on national competitions that take place every year and result in the selection of a tourist “destination of excellence” for each participating country. Through the selection of destinations, EDEN effectively achieves the objective of drawing attention to the values, diversity and common features of European tourist destinations. It enhances the visibility of emerging European destinations, creates a platform for sharing good practices across Europe and promotes networking between awarded destinations. The key feature of the selected destinations is their commitment to social,cultural and environmental sustainability. The recipients of the award are emerging, undiscovered European destinations located in the 27 Member States and candidate countries. The EDEN project helps to spread the sustainable practices used in the chosen destinations across the Union and to turn these places into all-year-round venues. The process thus aims to help de-congest over-visited tourist destinations. The EDEN initiative aims not only to bring greater visibility to lesser known but excellent tourist destinations, but also to help professionals and interested localities to maximise their potential and develop tourism services in line with sustainable development principles. This European quest for excellence in tourism is developed around an annual theme, chosen by the Commission together with the relevant national tourism bodies. This theme functions as a leitmotif: so far, rural tourism, intangible heritage, protected areas, aquatic tourism and regeneration of physical sites have been the EDEN themes. The development of this project is backed by the European Commission which launched the project in 2006 and still plays a crucial coordinating role. Its tasks include encouraging dialogue among stakeholders, co- financing the selection procedures, organising the award ceremony during the European Tourism Forum and coordinating a comprehensive communication campaign. The 22 participating countries involving a total of 102 winning destinations are currently formalising the network as an association which will serve as a model within the sustainable and responsible tourism sectors across Europe. Irelands network representatives play a key role in this process and are a project leader on the European EDEN Steering Committee.

25/10/2017

Congratulations to the newly announced winner of the EDEN award. Scattery Island is a magical island filled with natural, built and cultural heritage. A little gem 💎

Scattery Island has won a prestigious EDEN (European Destination of Excellence) award. Many congratulations to the Scattery Island Development Group and all involved caring for this beautiful special place.

02/05/2017

The Mulranny Stone Wall Festival will take place from the 12th to the 14th of May 2017. The Festival provides a unique opportunity to learn the traditional skills of Dry Stone Walling with master stonemasons Eddie Farrelly and Eoin Madigan in the beautiful village of Mulranny, Co. Mayo. See full details and book now on our dedicated website www.mulrannystonewallfestival.ie
Mulranny Tourism Mayo.ie The Dry Stone Wall Association of Ireland

The 3rd annual Mulranny Stone Wall Festival takes place from the 12th to 14th May 2017. The festival will include an exciting programme of talks, demonstrations and stone wall building along the Great Western Greenway at Mulranny, Co. Mayo. Come along and learn from master stonemasons Eddie Farrelly...

27/03/2017

Another beautiful day here in Mulranny, Co. Mayo.

22/01/2017

Learn traditional skills at the West Cork Stone Symposium on Ireland's stunning Sheep's Head peninsula (24-26 March 2017).

It's a wonderful opportunity to discover how stone has shaped our lives and imaginations on the Wild Atlantic Way.

The West Cork Stone Symposium celebrates stone as part of our environment and as a source of inspiration throughout the ages Come to the symposium to be inspired by a rugged coastline that’s home to Ireland’s most creative communities. Discover how stone has shaped our lives and imaginations. And un...

22/12/2016

What a fantastic shot of the Causeway Bridge at Mulranny, Co. Mayo.
by Eamonn Mc Carthy. The beautiful causeway which links the village to Mulranny beach and pier was built in 1897 and is a very important part of Mulranny's built heritage.

I was out early for the sunrise this morning, as I left the house it was raining but there was some nice colour in the sky and I was hopeful that the sun would win through, as sun rise time moved closer however I had to shelter under some trees still hoping the sun would break through the gaps in the cloud. but with only five minutes to go the rain suddenly became heavier and a big black rain cloud moved across the scene in front of me and the sun disappeared , and I packed up the tripod and headed for home, its the lot of the landscape photographer, you don't win every time! but luckily yesterday morning I was a little luckier and got this shot of the sun coming over the footbridge at causeway in Mulranny.

17/12/2016

An amazing this morning at Mulranny, Co. Mayo

26/11/2016

What a beautiful day at Mulranny, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Sounds beautiful too! Come visit...........

22/11/2016

A beautiful crisp morning here in Mulranny, Co. .
Clew Bay

06/11/2016

The view from the Mulranny Look Out Hill Loop Walk, Co. Mayo.
This is one of many Fáilte Ireland approved loop walks in the area. Put on your walking boots and come visit..............
Mulranny Tourism

01/11/2016

A very atmospheric view from Mulranny, Co. Mayo, this morning.

16/10/2016

Riders and horses enjoying the shores of Clew Bay at Mulranny, Co. Mayo

15/10/2016

A high tide and a beautiful evening in Mulranny, Co. Mayo

04/10/2016

A magical glimpse of sunlight this evening along the on the Currane Peninsula between Mulranny, Co. Mayo and Achill Island.

28/09/2016

Wild Nephin, Co. Mayo is Ireland's most remote location!
'Wild Nephin', the 11,000 hectare Wilderness north of Mulranny has been identified as the most remote place in Ireland by David Flanagan, climber and author.
Mayo.ie
http://bit.ly/2df2Lup

Where is the most remote place in Ireland? Author and climber David Flanagan goes off the grid to find it.

24/09/2016

Beauty along the shore at Mulranny, Co. Mayo,

16/09/2016

Mulranny Co Mayo in full swing by Gift of Hands ladies at EOM Studios 7pm - 11pm - Glass bead making, Crafts from recycled materials - All welcome

13/09/2016

The view from Mulranny Tourist Office today. We were tempted to bring the desk outside..😎
Mulranny, Co. Mayo, Ireland.

30/08/2016

Visitors learn about the unique ecology and formation of the beautiful rare Machair Sand Plain at Rossmurrivaugh, Mulranny, Co. Mayo, during Heritage Week 2016. Machair Sand Plains are one of Europe's rarest habitats.
Photo courtesy Sean Carolan.
Mulranny Tourism Mulranny Park Hotel

24/08/2016

Lots of people enjoying the spectacular views and new promenade at Mulranny, Co. Mayo.

20/07/2016

Shades of Blue at Mulranny, Co. Mayo, Ireland.

12/06/2016

Looks like a fabulous day on the Loop !

31/05/2016

Mulranny, Co. Mayo, Ireland.
What a beautiful day and view! 😎 Only an hours drive from Ireland West Airport Knock Come visit.............
Wild Atlantic Way Mayo.ie Discover Ireland GB

27/05/2016

The Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark was awarded the EDEN destination of excellence award under the theme ‘Tourism and Local Gastronomy’ http://irelandseden.ie/

23/05/2016

5.30am in Kilkee this morning...

25/04/2016

Launching the walking festival on Friday with The Monks Sailors and Soldiers walk of Kilcredaun and a complimentary drink and Oysters in Keanes bar Carrigaholt.
Must Book Online:

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/loop-head-walking-heritage-festival-county-clare-tickets-24311668856

21/04/2016

Last night at Loop Head.

18/04/2016

Sitting on the best bench in Kilkee, watching the sun go down. Best view in the world.

13/04/2016

Come the end of a perfect day. Kilkee.

03/03/2016

A walk through time in spectacular Cavan Burren Park

This new visitor park rewards a leisurely perambulation in the snow

28/02/2016

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What a beautiful day at Mulranny, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Sounds beautiful too! #WildAtlanticWay Come visit...........

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