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Inishowen App set for launch
24.06.11
INISHOWEN now has its
very own iPhone App to help people find this hidden
gem of a peninsula.
It was developed by local Malin Head-based John Ward
and will be launched at the Colgan Hall, Carndonagh
on Saturday, June 25 as part of the Colgan Heritage
Weekend.
"This free App works on iPhones and all other GPS
platforms such as Garmin and TomTom, making
Inishowen that little bit more accessible to
visitors.
"It has over 300 points of interest including places
to stay, things to do and hidden gems, all located
on a map, together with photos and contact details.
This means you can find your way to what you want
easily – and spend more time enjoying yourself,"
said John.
The App is being launched following John's talk on
tourism and technology entitled 'Are we there yet?'
at Colgan House. |
"I've borrowed this
familiar cry, heard from generations of back seat
travelers, to illustrate how we are almost there in
terms of using technology to harness both tourism
and local heritage.
"A lot of people still have a blind spot when it
comes to using technology for these purposes, but
I'm going to show how it has unlimited potential in
allowing visitors and locals alike to find out more
about any area in an inexpensive, innovative and
easy manner.'
Everyone is welcome to the talk, which begins at
4.30pm and Ward will explain his vision for how new
technology can be used both to preserve an area's
culture, and to act as an essential tourism
marketing tool for that area. |
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John Ward. |
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His plan includes the
need to offer free WiFi hotspots in as many places
as possible, regular walks by local guides, the
reintroduction and recording of rambling houses and
the revival and recording of such popular rural
celebrations such as Bilberry Sunday. |
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