Artist's impression of Quirky Nights Glamping Village
Irish businessman and entrepreneur, David McGowan, from Enniscrone in Co. Sligo has started work on his Quirky Nights Glamping Village after two and a half years waiting for planning permission.
In 2016 David hit the headlines in when he revealed that he had purchased a decommissioned Russian Boeing 767 from Shannon Airport to form the centerpiece of his new venture. That venture being Quirky Nights Glamping Village – a unique Glamping site consisting of various ‘transportation’ style accommodation.
The story of the Boeing 767 attracted worldwide attention when it travelled from Shannon Airport by sea on a specially constructed barge, arriving at its new home in Enniscrone in May 2016. The world watched, and people travelled from all over Ireland and UK to the small village in the Northwest of Ireland to await the arrival of the Russian Aircraft.
Despite numerous setbacks, David has met and overcome each and every obstacle so far and is determined to see his vision realised and for tourism in the West of Ireland and the small towns along the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way to reach its full potential. David’s Glamping Village sits beside the world famous Enniscrone Beach popular with surfers worldwide, and Enniscrone golf course.
While waiting for his planning to come through David secured a Slam Door Train, London Taxi’s, Double Decker Buses and Yachts, all to be transformed into quirky accommodation. Work will soon begin on building the ‘Terminal Building’ which will house two bars, café’s, a restaurant, conference centre and a food hall.
It’s full steam ahead now. Every aspect has been a challenge – the buying, the moving of the various vehicles, the planning of it. Now we’re into the funding of it and this will be a challenge also, but I’ll get there – didn’t I land the plane when everyone said I wouldn’t?" David Said
But by ferrying a 767 jet along the Atlantic Ocean from Shannon, bringing it ashore and having it transported to a field, David has proved his doubters wrong.