Wildlife Tourism in Scotland

June 22, 2010
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New research shows wildlife tourism plays a vital part in Scotland’s rural economy, pulling in millions of pounds and also creating many hundreds of job opportunities.

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South Kerry goes green– New Eco-Certification Scheme

June 21, 2010
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A group of 55 South Kerry tourism businesses have become the first in Ireland to be certified under the Green Tourism Business Scheme.

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Bleach Lough to Officially Reopen

May 18, 2010

Leading the way in disability accessible recreation in West Limerick, Pallaskenry’s Bleach Lough will reopen next week having undergone a major overhaul to encourage local, national and international tourism into the area. The project was funded under the The Rural Development Programme 2007-2013.

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Kilkenny LEADER Partnership support new Food Trail

April 7, 2010
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Hurling will take second place to food in Kilkenny this month with the launch of the Trail Kilkenny Food Trail showcasing the best of local produce and culinary businesses in the area. Thirty-eight local Food producers and businesses from the city and county are participating in the Food Trail which will be launched on April 19.

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Rural Tourism & Artisan Food Conference

September 23, 2009

The question of extra income is the most critical challenge facing many farmers and rural dwellers right now. Many have already exploited the opportunities in Rural Tourism and Food Enterprises with the support of local agencies. Our indigenous, cheeses, meats and fish products reflect our clean, green image on the international stage, while at home [...]

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French LAG looking for partners in ‘rural tourism and local products promotion’

September 21, 2009

The Layon-Saumurois LAG, located in France (Loire Valley), is seeking project partners for a transnational project which aims to “to create an European network for rural tourism and local products promotion”.
For further information please see that attached document.
Creation of a European network for rural tourism promotion [pdf]

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