|
Its not too often (in fact, its never!) that I stand on the rooftops and sing the praises of the Irish Government or any of its many Agencies....! But hats off to them and heartiest congratulations to them on a fantastic initative that they launched on St Patrick's Day.
The Golden Trekker scheme is available to any overseas tourist to
Ireland, aged 66 years or over. And it entitles them to FULLY FREE
TRAVEL anywhere on the (Government owned) railway network in the
Republic of Ireland. What is more, its easy to access, with just the
minimum amount of details required. See all about this scheme HERE.
Hopefully it will lead to many new tourists coming to Ireland and
enjoying the unique and wonderful place that it is.
this whole scheme came about as a result of a lovely gentlman
called Tom O'Leary, who lives just outside killarney, and who works for
CIE (the railway company), and who thought that all the free seats
could be used to help develop Tourism. He contacted me (in my capacity
of PRO of the local Kerry Hotel's Federation) and told me all about his
idea. I was blown away at the genius and simplicity of the idea, and
passed it up the ladder to the National Hotel's Federation. they in
turn lobbied the Government, and thankfully they ran (or railed??) with
the idea, and now it has become a reality. Well done Tom! The Irish
tourism Industry salutes you and thanks you for your great idea!
Now, is there anyone else out there with some more brilliant ideas? if so, dont keep them to yourself......
|
