Spotlight Shines On Loop Head For Lighthouse Festival

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A west Clare tourist attraction is being highlighted as one of the country’s coastal landmarks this Bank Holiday Weekend.

It’s part of an all island tourism initiative marking six of the 12 Great Lighthouses of Ireland, with Loop Head set to be included along with Hook Head in Wexford and Valentia Island in Kerry among others.

Over 27,000 visitors came to Loop Head in 2016, with events next weekend including tours, music, story telling and a local food and craft showcase.

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Michael Fitzsimons is part of the Wild Atlantic Way team of Failte Ireland, he says they’re expecting huge numbers to come to west Clare for the festival.