
They've been on a scouting expedition to the region.
Spanish travel agents have been on a scouting expedition to the midlands.
The group of 12 people visited Athlone where they took in a trip to Athlone Castle, had lunch in The Left Bank Bistro, and went on a Viking Whiskey Cruise on Lough Ree.
They were invited by Failte Ireland.
In 2019, Ireland welcomed 431,000 Spanish visitors generating a revenue of 218 million euro.