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A UNESCO Global Geopark for the Joyce Country area of Galway and Mayo: the possibilities, challenges and way forward

A UNESCO Global Geopark for the Joyce Country area of Galway and Mayo: the possibilities, challenges and way forward

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​The idea for Joyce Country Geopark was born in 2008 with the aim to bring additional tourism revenue to this often over-looked area in north Connemara and south Mayo.

A detailed review of their progress and a public and stakeholder consultation process in late 2016 - early 2017 led to this report on the steps needed to progress the Geopark idea to achieving UNESCO Global Geopark status.

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