Rural Life
Final section of Cork greenway to open this week
Cork County Council has announced that the second and final phase of the Midleton Youghal Greenway will open to the...
tourism
Rural Life
Survey: Cliffs of Moher most popular Irish landmark
The Cliffs of Moher in Co. Clare has once again topped Ireland’s list of popular landmarks, a new study has...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Rural Life
Airbnb: New rules could 'impact' on tourism in rural communities
Airbnb has warned that the Government’s proposed new rules for short-term lets could have a “detrimental impact” on tourism in rural...
Rural Life
Open farm accommodation plan submitted to Wicklow CoCo
A new planning application has been submitted to Wicklow County Council, detailing an open farm and tourism accommodation project at...
Rural Life
Watch: Consultation with farmers key to new national park
A farmer in Co. Kerry has said that consultation with farmers will be crucial to the success of Ireland’s newest...
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62 new trails added to National Walks Scheme
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has announced the largest ever expansion of Ireland’s National Walks Scheme....
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New €17m tourism project for former peat-dependent areas
€17 million is being invested in creating a major tourism initiative based on the “sustainable” use of peatlands and wetlands,...
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Over €200,000 for walking trails - Humphreys
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has today (Wednesday, June 21) announced funding of over €209,000 to upgrade...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Forestry
€15m to boost recreation facilities on Coillte lands
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has today (May 13, 2022) announced €15 million in funding as part...
Rural Life
Farming couple open 'Honestly' drive-through
A farming couple has just opened ‘Honestly’ a drive-through with a difference in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Liam and Justina Gavin...
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Midlands 'needs more backing' as tourist destination
The midlands should receive more promotion as a tourist destination – which would boost the local economy and create sustainable...
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Interior decorator works from inspirational farm setting
A Tipperary interior decorator is finding her husband’s busy dairy farm to be the perfect inspirational setting for her new...
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Poots launches £550,000 scheme to boost rural tourism
Northern Ireland Agriculture and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has launched a £550,000 scheme to boost tourism in rural areas....
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Sustainable tourism training project supporting small providers
Irish Rural Link (IRL) was represented at a Sustainable Tourism Innovative Training (SUSTAIN IT) project partner meeting in Malaga, Spain,...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
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Sligo woman builds on farmhouse accommodation tradition
A Sligo woman is building on the proud tradition of Irish farmhouse accommodation, with plans for expanding the enterprise established...
Rural Life
Galway to host global forum on food, tourism and culture
Farmers and their produce will feature at touRRoir, a cross-sector global forum on food tourism and culture, which will be held...
Environment
Coillte to receive €550,000 in funding to boost tourism potential
Failte Ireland has announced a capital funding package of €550,000 for Coillte as part of a strategic partnership to boost the...