Agritourism 2023 Conference

The Agritourism 2023 Conference took place in the Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin, on Monday, 22nd May. The conference provided a guide to rural dwellers on diversification opportunities in agri-tourism.

View presentations below

• The Agritourism Diversification Journey (PDF)
  Barry Caslin, Teagasc Energy & Rural Development Specialist
• Planning Permission - Getting it right the first time (PDF)
  Marie Ryan, Senior Executive Planner, Tipperary County Council
• The Role of Fáilte Ireland in registration and standards (PDF)
  Jean Smyth, Registration and Grading, Fáilte Ireland
• Supports for Domestic and Business Efficiency and Renewables (PDF)
  Fergus Sharkey, Head of Business Supports and Transport, SEAI
• LEADER/ Rural Development Programme (PDF)
  Jim Finn, Chair of the Irish Local Development Network (ILDN)

View recordings of the sessions below

Rural Tourism - Government Policy on Development and Opportunity
Presentation by Minister Pippa Hackett, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The Agritourism Diversification Journey
Presentation by Barry Caslin, Teagasc Energy & Rural Development Specialist

Building a Farm Tourism Business
Panel discussion which chaired by Maire Ní Mhurchú, Chairperson of ISCF and featured: Anne Kinsella, Teagasc; Con Quill - Caravan and Camping; Pat Crowley, Kabana.ie - Glamping & Hot tubs; Noelle Casey, Knockcarrig House Killarney; and Eamonn Ryan, Gate Lodge Cottage in Adare.

Planning permission – getting it right the first time
Presentation by Marie Ryan, Senior Executive Planner, Tipperary County Council

The role of Fáilte Ireland in registration and standards
Presentation by Jean Smyth, Registration and Grading, Fáilte Ireland

Discussion - Funding Sources
Discussion with Jim Finn, Chair of the Irish Local Development Network (ILDN) and Jacqui McNabb, Head of Enterprise, Kildare Local Enterprise Office (LEO)

Insurance advice for agritourism diversifications
Presentation by Patrick Carey and Ciaran Roche, FBD Insurance

Supports for Domestic and Business Efficiency and Renewables
Presentation by Fergus Sharkey, Head of Business Supports and Transport, SEAI

Discussion - Agritourism Champions
Tamara Fitzpatrick, Irish Farming Independent asked leading businesses for tips on making the most of their agritourism enterprise. The discussion focused on the challenges, supports, business model and plans for future. It will also cover insurance, grants, claims, types of insurance. Panellists: Veronica Kelleher – turned old stables into self-catering; Barry O’Brien - log cabin, Monaghan; Niamh Byrne - Farmhouse B&B; and Chris O’Sullivan - Goat’s Path Farm and Pod Park, Cork.