New Visit Leitrim app offers live visitor information across the county
Visitors and locals can access live updates on restaurants, accommodation, attractions and essential services through Leitrim's new tourism app.
Visitors and locals can now access information on restaurants, accommodation, events, attractions and services across Leitrim through a new app launched by Leitrim County Council.
The Visit Leitrim app includes live information from more than 230 participating businesses and cultural sites, with businesses able to update their own profiles and send notifications directly to users.
The app provides information on where to eat, drink, stay and explore, as well as an interactive map featuring attractions, nature sites, waterways and walking trails.
One of the app’s features is that registered businesses can send push notifications to users. These can include details of late cancellations for dining experiences, live music sessions, accommodation availability and other tourist activities.
The app also includes contact details and opening hours for services across the county, including GPs, dentists, veterinary clinics, mental health services, Gardaí and emergency services, including search and rescue.
The idea for the app was conceived during the Covid-19 pandemic when public health concerns led to the removal of brochures and other promotional materials from reception areas and tourist offices, while changing operating rules required businesses to have real-time communication with visitors.
The project was supported through the LEADER Programme 2023–2027 and funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the European Union. Leitrim County Council received €50,000 for the project.
The council plans to promote the app through QR codes in accommodation providers, attractions and local businesses, where it will be included on items such as event posters, beer mats and tent cards, as well as through online advertising.
Leitrim County Council Tourism Officer Sinead McDermott said: “The Visit Leitrim app really is Leitrim in your pocket.
“The app is about giving visitors the best possible experience while they are here, by connecting them with live, up-to-date information on where to eat, drink, stay and explore across the county.”
Visitors can download the FREE Visit Leitrim app from the Apple app store or Google Play or see www.enjoyleitrim.com