Water Sports Venue Opens
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD, officially opened the new €1.4 million Curracloe Water Sports Facility in County Wexford.
Developed by Fáilte Ireland in partnership with Wexford County Council, the facility is a best-in-class outdoor tourism amenity designed to enhance the visitor experience and serve as a central hub for water-based activities in the region.
This is the first of 19 water sports facilities that will open across 13 counties, which is part of Fáilte Ireland’s?Platforms for Growth?investment scheme. With a total investment of almost €35million, the scheme targeted projects with the greatest potential to grow tourism across Ireland and strategically enhance the national tourism offering.
The Curracloe Water Sports Facility is a flagship project within Fáilte Ireland’s Wexford Destination Experience Development Plan, which launched in July 2025. Aimed at elevating Wexford’s coastal offering and extending the visitor season, the facility provides year-round access to high-quality amenities including hot showers, changing rooms, toilets, secure locker storage, and external showers. Accessibility and sustainability are central to the project, with features such as full wheelchair access, solar heating panels, and a Changing Places facility.
An additional funding strand was introduced earlier this year to further enhance accessibility beyond the facility itself. This includes improved access routes between arrival points, the water sports facility, and the waterfront.
Minister Peter Burke?said:
‘Curracloe Beach is already a much-loved destination and a brilliant local resource, and this new facility will attract more visitors eager to experience the natural beauty and adventure that Ireland’s Ancient East has to offer.’
Orla Carroll, Director of Product Development at Fáilte Ireland, added:
‘Fáilte Ireland is committed to the sustainable development of tourism and to enhancing the visitor experience, particularly in regional areas. The new Curracloe Water Sports Facility, developed in partnership with Wexford County Council, is a fantastic addition to Ireland’s activity tourism offering and will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the sector in Wexford.’
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