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Making Tracks opens in Co. Laois following €250,000 investment through the EU Just Transition Fund

Making Tracks, a new low-carbon, slow tourism enterprise, has officially opened in Ballybrophy, Co. Laois, offering a unique visitor experience that includes glamping, horse-drawn wagon tours, and an Irish country house hostel.

Emily Square reopens in Co. Kildare following €2.7M investment through the EU Just Transition Fund

Emily Square in Athy, Co. Kildare has been officially reopened today following a transformative redevelopment led by Kildare County Council in partnership with Fáilte Ireland.

€3.6 million awarded to 24 New Tourism Projects in Midlands Under Private and Community SME Scheme

Fáilte Ireland has announced that a further 24 projects, worth over €3.6 million, have been awarded funding under its Investment Grant-Aid Scheme for Private and Community SMEs.

Ministers Burke TD and O'Brien TD Announce Start of New Trail Construction in Longford and Westmeath

Construction of two new walking and cycling trails in Longford and Westmeath, under Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme, commences.

Further 15 projects awarded over €4.2 million under the Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme

Fáilte Ireland has announced that a further 15 projects, worth over €4.2 million, have been awarded funding under its Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme.

First tourism projects awarded €2.9million under Private and Community SME Scheme announced

Today [18th February 2025] Fáilte Ireland has announced the first 17 projects, worth almost €2.9million, that have been awarded funding under its Investment Grant-Aid Scheme for Private and Community SMEs.

Over €32million in investment grants announced for regenerative tourism projects in Midlands

Today Fáilte Ireland has announced the first round of approved investment grants for projects under the EU Just Transition Fund which are being delivered as part of its Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme 2023-2026.

Fáilte Ireland launches new Programme for tourism businesses under the EU Just Transition Fund

Fáilte Ireland has launched an open call for Expressions of Interest for its Tourism Learning Network Programme as part of the EU Just Transition Fund Regenerative Tourism & Placemaking Scheme for Ireland’s Midlands 2023-2026.

Fáilte Ireland Funding Scheme for regenerative tourism projects in Midlands opens today

Fáilte Ireland has launched an open call for Expressions of Interest for its Investment Grant-Aid Scheme for Private & Community SMEs as part of the EU Just Transition Fund Regenerative Tourism & Placemaking Scheme for Ireland’s Midlands 2023-2026.

Fáilte Ireland allocated €68million EU ‘Just Transition’ funding for tourism in Irelands Midlands

Fáilte Ireland has welcomed confirmation of the Just Transition Fund tourism allocation, which will transform tourism across 8 counties in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and Ireland’s Ancient East through a regenerative tourism scheme.