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€200,000 Funding Under the Rural Development Programme Sanctioned to Support an Agri-Tourism Enterprise in Co Wicklow
- 12 March 2012
Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government announced recently that he has given sanction for Co Wicklow Partnership to approve funding of €200,000 to Abhainn Rí Self-Catering Cottages.
This funding, provided under the Diversification into Non-Agricultural Activities measure of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013, will provide the necessary financial support to enable this tourism amenity to expand its accommodation offerings in Co Wicklow. This facility offers a unique Irish heritage and cultural farm holiday experience for home visitors and tourists alike.
Announcing the funding Minister Hogan said: "This project will be of immense benfit to Hollywood, Co Wicklow with it’s total project costs of €424,850. I know it will contribute to strengthening the social and economic fabric of the area.”
The LEADER elements of the Programme offer many challenges and opportunities in terms of addressing the needs of improving the quality of life in rural areas and providing greater opportunities for farm diversification. It is focused on the development of micro-enterprises, rural services, rural recreation and rural tourism. It is hoped that, by focusing on these services, the Programme will lead to sustainable development, which in turn will ensure prosperity for the rural areas.
The Minister added “the project will now go back to the Board of Co Wicklow Partnership for the final approval on the project. This is in line with the EU’s “bottom-up” approach to rural development”.
