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Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands

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Offaly is part of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. This region is steeped in natural rural beauty, where activity and relaxation are centred around rural communities and their lifestyles, and can be discovered across a latticework of land and water trails, showcased by the iconic River Shannon, the region’s peatlands, and the Beara Breifne Way. Plan your trip to Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands with Discover Ireland

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The Midlands of Ireland, supported by the EU Just Transition Fund and Fáilte Ireland, is a territory dedicated to promoting regenerative tourism, helping local communities affected by the shift to a climate-neutral economy. This area is thriving with sustainable tourism development, thanks to numerous innovative initiatives and tourism projects. Visitors will enjoy the benefits of a diversified regional economy, the preservation of stunning natural habitats and biodiversity, and local communities offering a unique and enriching experience for all who visit.

Yellow flower field with hills and power lines
Wind turbines over a field of cotton grass
Wind turbines in yellow flower field under clouds
Wide View Of Rural Patchwork Fields Under Sky
Whitewashed Stone Chapel With Graveyard And Stone Wall
White Lock House By Frozen Canal In Fog
White cotton grass field under blue cloudy sky
Tree trunks with white bands and colorful patterns
Three Women Talking At A Table
Sunlit Dirt Path Through A Dense Forest Tunnel
Stone Building With Red Door And Dog Statue
Stone Bridge Over Canal With Trees And Reflections
Stone Arched Bridge Reflecting In River During Autumn
Sheep Standing In Green Pasture Near Stone Ruins
Sensory garden with play equipment and wind turbines
Rusty Metal Pig Sculpture Made Of Gears
Preserved bog body arm and hand in museum
Path Covered In Vibrant Orange Autumn Leaves
Outdoor dinner party under illuminated tree canopy
Old Stone Church With Bell Tower And Trees
Old Stone Building In Field With Grazing Sheep
Narrowboat Navigating Canal Beside Tree Lined Towpath
Mummified Human Torso Of Old Croghan Man
Leprechaun performer walking past crowd at street parade
Group Dining Outdoors Under Trees With String Lights
Grey Heron Standing In Grass Near Stone Bridge
Green Soup Garnished With Herbs And Bread Rolls
Couple Walking Away On Tree Lined Road
Ancient Stone Chapel With Decorative Arch And Cross

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