Post by L Roebuck on Jan 21, 2009 8:05:27 GMT -5
Expansion of Marble Arch Caves Geopark
The Marble Arch Caves have made history by becoming the first Transnational Geopark in the world.
The expansion announcement was officially made at a ceremony in the Slieve Russell Hotel in Cavan.
Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster welcomed the expansion of the Marble Arch Caves Geopark into County Cavan, making it the first Transnational European Geopark.
Geoparks are areas of internationally significant geological heritage, which are used by the local community to promote economic development through high-quality, sustainable tourism and scientific research.
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The Marble Arch Caves have made history by becoming the first Transnational Geopark in the world.
The expansion announcement was officially made at a ceremony in the Slieve Russell Hotel in Cavan.
Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster welcomed the expansion of the Marble Arch Caves Geopark into County Cavan, making it the first Transnational European Geopark.
Geoparks are areas of internationally significant geological heritage, which are used by the local community to promote economic development through high-quality, sustainable tourism and scientific research.
Full Article