Improving the quality of hillwalking in the Sperrins as an environmentally friendly activity. Enhancement of facilities for locals as well as tourists Small tourism developments will make a significant impact on the local economy and success with local initiatives should act as a catalyst to offer opportunities to enter the rural tourism industry. The group was formed in 1992 to promote economic and social regeneration for the area. They are successfully managing other projects for the benefit of the community including a creche, and a community cleaning business. 2 Moneyneena is an isolated rural townland of some 3 miles radius and 3 miles from Draperstown.
Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy in the area.
The group wish to promote activity tourism such as hill walking, cycling, angling and local crafts. In order to achieve this they wish to develop a tourist amenity centre which will include a shop and cafe, a series of way marked walks and a community resource centre. The facility will provide the following benefits Employment will be created during the construction phase and in the longer term 3 full time and 2 part time jobs will be created. Two of the full time jobs will be on a seasonal basis. The group also intend to franchise the shop and caf .