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...
tourism
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...
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Continued strong demand for land from farmers
There is a continued strong demand for land from farmers, according to agricultural development manager (south-east and midlands) at Bank...
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...
Rural Life
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....
Rural Life
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,...
Rural Life
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...
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...
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Register now for the Farm Well Hub Series
The Farm Well Hub is a new Irish on-line resource specifically dedicated to farmers mental health & wellbeing. The Farm...
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...
Rural Life
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...
Rural Life
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...
Rural Life
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....
Rural Life
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,...
Rural Life
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...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
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...