Officially launched today by Minister Peter Burke, the Curracloe Beach Facility was developed in partnership with Wexford County Council and is the first of 19 water sports hubs to open across 13 counties under Fáilte Ireland’s Platforms for Growth investment scheme. This a fantastic new amenity for County Wexford.
We Need Your Help! A recent hill fire near the Fairy Castle Loop Trail has made it crucial to keep your dog on a lead to protect ground-nesting birds 🐕🦺
The fire damaged their habitat, reducing nesting spots greatly. Please stay on trails and keep your dog on a lead 🙏🏽
Mark Rowlette of Fáilte Ireland told Ireland's inaugural National Trail Conference that the 'latest figures show that tourism benefits by €1.4 billion from outdoor activity walking in Ireland' https://t.co/8zX6AG5C1g
'People have really seen how amazing our outdoors are. So, now we just need to protect it.'
The first ever National Outdoor Recreation Conference was held in Sligo this week, giving participants the chance to help shape the future of outdoor recreation in Ireland.
There's just two days to go to the National Outdoor Recreation Conference!
As well as hearing from a host of great speakers, participants will have the opportunity to help shape the future of outdoor recreation in Ireland.
#EmbracingIrelandsOutdoors
To mark the summer solstice, our DMP Rangers will guide a sunrise hike from Tibradden to Three Rock, Ballyedmonduff & Fairy Castle 🌅✨
Full details at https://t.co/XEaep05q25.
Our Rural Recreation Officer Emma is busy organising Ireland's first National Trail Conference dedicated to celebrating and enhancing our country's trail network, August 31st to September 3rd in #Leitrim. Prepare for an inspiring and engaging experience! https://t.co/5dZFzM8UfC
Have a look. Book your conference & experience events in time for the 2024 National Trail Conference in Carrick-on-Shannon #Leitrim https://t.co/GuKJ53nz8n Experience some of Ireland's great trail on land & water. Hear about & from many people, communities & agencies involved.
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At Glendalough, OPW staff collaborate with the National Parks and Wildlife Service to showcase the biodiversity of the stunning glaciated valley and the ancient monastic city 💚
@opwireland@NPWSIreland@Failte_Ireland
Are you planning an outdoor event?
The "Guidelines for Organising Outdoor Activity Events" provides a helpful roadmap to organising successful and responsible outdoor activity events in Ireland’s countryside.
Get the guide here: https://t.co/w5aGQeM8eo
Day 2 at Avondale ‘Beyond The Trees’ in Wicklow🌲
Tourism destination insights from:
Orla Carroll – Director, Product Development @Failte_Ireland
Daithi de Forge – Head of Recreation @coilltenews
Gavin Stark – Senior Specialist in Recreation and Access @NaturalEngland
Great to have councillor Aoife Flyn Kennedy @AoifeFg welcome us to Glendalough and talk on the importance of outdoor recreation in the Wicklow mountains 🌄 #ORNConf24
Fáilte Ireland is pleased to support the “Navigating Outdoor Recreation with Insights” @ORN_official Conference in Glendalough Hotel, Wicklow from the 10th-12th April 2024.
This two-day event will provide landowners, community trusts and access and recreation teams with valuable insights from research and mapping data, to help guide the development of sustainable, inclusive, and enjoyable outdoor recreation experiences.
It will also feature presentations and breakout sessions led by experienced industry professionals including Director of Product Development at Fáilte Ireland, Orla Carroll.
Find out more: https://t.co/5mqengmGDp
@ORN_official are hosting an event in Wicklow in a few weeks. This would be a great chance to hear from key speakers from around Ireland and the UK on recreation development insights.
#OurRuralFuture: Minister @HHumphreysFG announces largest ever expansion of Ireland’s National Walks Scheme.
62 new way-marked walking and hiking trails added across 17 Counties!
Expression of Interest for further new trails opens
Find out more: https://t.co/y223ESSBOT