Erne Enterprise

Erne Enterprise, a community focused organisation was established in 1995 with the overall strategic aim to fully exploit the assets of its South Donegal catchment area in order to generate sustainable economic and social development, whilst ensuring the conservation and protection of the natural and built environment.

The geographical catchment of the company encompasses the towns and villages of Rossnowlgh, Cashelard, Creevy, Ballyshannon, Bundoran, Kinlough and Belleek.

The company is involved in many projects covering the following sectors; Infrastructure, Community Development, Social & Unemployed, Industry, Arts & Culture and Tourism.

The Head Office of Erne Enterprise is located at the Lakeside Centre in Ballyshannon overlooking Assaroe Lake. As well as the administration functions the Lakeside Centre is the base for the National Watersports Training Centre and on-site is the Lakeside Caravan & Camping Park a four star rated touring site, complete with environmentally friendly playpark.

With the valued support of Ballyshannon Town Council, Bundoran Town Council and Donegal County Council the company has been able to advance and complete many projects and initiatives.

The company acknowledges the role of funders and agencies such as Donegal Local Development Company, FAS and Peace & Reconciliation has been key to the delivery of many of these projects.

In partnership with Bundoran Town Council a Tourism Officer and an Assistant are employed. A Five Year Work Programme for the tourism development and marketing of the Donegal Bay area is now well underway.

The Tourism Section have produced walking and angling guides, secured funding for festivals and operate the Ballyshannon Tourist Information Point.

Sample projects include:

	Industrial Incubator Units at Finner Available from 1,000 sq ft +
	Ballyshannon IT Centre at Portnason State of the art office units Available for renting 1,000 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft Broadband available On site car parking Central Reception Service Available Canteen facilities Offsite Childcare facilities available Rental rates: €10 per sq ft For more information, please contact Eimear Keon at erneent@eircom.net
	Lakeside Conference Rooms Belleek Road Ballyshannon Co. Donegal Ireland Tel: +353 (0)71 98 52822 Email: lakesidecentre@eircom.net
	Lakeside Football Pitch Belleek Road Ballyshannon Co. Donegal Ireland Tel: +353 (0)71 98 52822 Email: lakesidecentre@eircom.net Brand new all-weather pitch. Available for soccer, rugby and gaelic football.
	Lakeside Environmentally-Friendly Play Ground Belleek Road Ballyshannon Co. Donegal Ireland Tel: +353 (0)71 98 52822 Email: lakesidecentre@eircom.net
	Establishment of the Belleek & Erne Partnership - a cross border development group.
	Pobal Community Service Programme - providing employment and support for community initiatives.
	MEDS Project - support to this group concerned with farmers in North Leitrim, West Fermanagh and South Donegal.
	Erne Canal Link and Ballyshannon Harbour Bar Mouth Study.
	Tirhugh Regional Training and Social Resources Centre The Mall Ballyshannon Tel: +353 (0)71 98 52476 Email: info@tirhugh.org Web: www.tirhugh.org Tirhugh Resource Centre - a "one stop shop" for a range of courses from IT to personal development.
	Donegal Bay & Bluestacks Festival - a key player in delivering the annual carnival through the streets of Ballyshannon
	Lakeside Water Carnival - annual event on Assaroe Lake with proceeds going to local charities

The above is just a sample of the range of the projects undertaken by Erne Enterprise. If you are interested in obtaining more information please contact us: