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Minister McConalogue TD has announced close on €300,000 in funding to 19 local agri-food tourism projects.

 

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD has announced close on €300,000 in funding to 19 local agri-food tourism projects.

The funding is made available under the 2022 Rural Innovation and Development Fund through the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Minister McConalogue said “I am delighted to announce the successful projects which have secured funding in the Agri Food Tourism sector.  It is great to be able to support these initiatives in the agri-food tourism sector and build on progress already made. There is a great geographical spread of projects this year which highlights the interest throughout the country.  Our 10-year roadmap for the agriculture sector Food Vision 2030, highlights the natural synergy between agri-food and local tourism. I have backed this important sector and I will continue to back it as Minister for our food sector which is our greatest and most important sector.”

“I place a huge emphasis and importance on agri-tourism in rural areas as it allows our great food companies of all sizes to showcase their people, landscape, history and culture through agricultural produce, food and drink and local cuisine.”

“In addition, it provides opportunities for rural businesses, including farmers, producers and artisans, to develop their products and services, connect with the community and visitors and improve skills and best practice”. 

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Photo Caption: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD,  at the launch of the Summer of Food initiative in Monaghan with Val O’Kelly, left, from Subh Fraoc Bán and Ross Adamson, Adamson’s Bar, Clones. The Summer of Food initiative is one of 19 projects to share almost €300,000 in funding from the Minister’s Agri Food Tourism programme. Photo: Rory Geary

 

Note for Editors:

Funding of €299,176 has been made available to the following successful initiatives:

 

    1. Drinks Ireland (Irish Whiskey 360°) - €22,860
    2. A Taste of Donegal Food Festival - €11,033
    3. Achill Tourism (Hearth and Community Festival) - €16,300
    4. Tipperary Food Producers Network (Farm tours and experiences) - €18,081
    5. West Waterford Festival of Food (Taste Waterford ) - €25,000
    6. Una Bhan Tourism Cooperative (Market), Roscommon - €9,547
    7. Strandhill Peoples Market - €25,000
    8. Monaghan Co Council (Summer of Food) - €23,636
    9. Kildare Food Network - €25,000
    10. Wicklow Naturally Farm to Fork Trails - €24,479
    11. Achonry Farmers Market - €12,000
    12. Burren Eco Tourism Network (Burren Food Trail) - €10,780
    13. Carlow Co Council (In Carlow Food and Drink Experience) - €10,780
    14. Ireland South East Agri Food Tourist Development - €10,780
    15. Laois Taste - €10,780
    16. Kilkenny County Council (Taste Kilkenny) - €10,780
    17. Cromane Seafest, Co Kerry - €10,780
    18. Cavan County Council (Cavan Food Network) - €10,780
    19. Bia Innovator Campus Galway (Food  and Ag. experience) - €10,780

 

 

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