Tourism
Rachel Donovan on 29 Sep 2021
New walking routes created over 400 farms
The Department is expected to work with over 2,400 farmers and landowners to promote 31 new walking trails.
Noel Bardon on 17 Jul 2021
‘Stylish silage’ competition draws in 45 entries
The winners of an annual competition for decorated bales of silage will be announced this Saturday in Drumshanbo.
Lorcan Allen on 04 Jun 2021
Ireland’s food service industry could take years to recover fully from COVID-19
Lorcan Allen speaks to Maureen Gahan, Bord Bia’s food service specialist, about the impact of COVID-19 on the industry and the long-term prospects for food service operators.
Amy Forde on 11 May 2021
Decision on Ploughing 2021 to be made by end of the week
Anna Marie McHugh has said that the NPA is considering all scenarios and will make a decision by the end of the week on Ploughing 2021.
Niall Hurson on 13 Jan 2021
Drink exports down 19% in 2020
Drinks Ireland has said that 2021 will continue to be challenging for the sector, as it seeks to recover.
Amii McKeever on 25 Nov 2020
Food tourism can address the disconnect between producer and consumer
The Nuffield Ireland virtual ‘lunch and learn’ series continues with Ciara O Halloran of Redbank Food Company,who details how food tourism can be used to shorten the gap between consumer and producer.
Tommy Moyles on 18 Nov 2020
Green light for South Kerry Greenway and CPOs on farmland
There will be a compulsory purchase order (CPO) of land along the South Kerry Greenway, resulting in the first time a CPO will be used for an amenity project in Ireland.
Colm McCarthy on 04 Nov 2020
Colm McCarthy: better ways to open up the economy is critical
COVID-19, two errors were made during the summer, in Ireland and elsewhere in Europe.
Niall Hurson on 20 Oct 2020
‘Farm diversification doesn’t require reinventing the wheel’
While highlighting the opportunity for Irish farms to diversify, a Teagasc webinar addressed some of the common downfalls startups face in the early days.
Colm McCarthy on 07 Oct 2020
Finding a future for our hospitality sector
A better long-term strategy, especially for the hotels outside Dublin, would be a proper testing system at airports.
Janine Kennedy on 23 Sep 2020
Plough On: back to our roots for food and agriculture
Looking back to our food and agriculture traditions will shape the future of Irish food tourism, writes Janine Kennedy.
Lorcan Allen on 19 Aug 2020
Farmer Business Developments withholds dividend payout due to COVID-19 concerns
Despite a very strong year for the investment portfolio of Farmer Business Developments, the company has decided against paying a dividend to shareholders due to COVID-19. Lorcan Allen reports.
The Dealer on 16 Aug 2020
In order to open up the country, should we close the borders?
With COVID-19 incidence rising wherever restrictions are lifted, is it time to take advantage of our island status?
Lorcan Allen on 01 Jul 2020
Aryzta expects ‘bumpy’ recovery as sales improve
The owner of the Cuisine de France brand has said it is back to 80% to 90% production capacity.
Barry Cassidy on 10 Jun 2020
Agri-tourism projects secure €197,500 in funding
Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed said agri tourism was of great importance for rural areas to showcase their people, landscape, history and culture.
Amy Forde on 08 Jun 2020
Public asked to consider ‘agri-tourism’ breaks this summer
IFA deputy president Brian Rushe has urged people holidaying at home this summer to consider a stay on one of the many farm guesthouses around the country.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 20 May 2020
Farm Finance: western counties lean on unemployment payment
The loss of tourism seems to have hit some counties hard, with many people reliant on the Government's unemployment payment.
Marcella Connolly on 13 May 2020
'The best thing about crafts is you’re never bored'
Gwen Walsh is an Irish milliner who runs a successful business from her studio in Co Kilkenny. She tells Marcella Connolly about starting out, meeting Sabina Higgins and winning awards
The Dealer on 09 May 2020
The Big Dealer: Watch the mouse now lads: new mart lingo takes hold
Taoiseach on direct payments, supporting essential workers, roosters cause ructions, TDs argue over tourism capital and much more in this week's The Big Dealer.
The Dealer on 06 May 2020
Rural TDs argue over tourism capital
Question time with the Minister for Business was interesting viewing for the The Dealer watched a disagreement over the tourism capital of Ireland.