The five successful projects will deliver innovative visitor experiences, low-carbon accommodation and support local communities
Kildare County Council has announced that five regenerative tourism projects in Kildare have been awarded funding through Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme.
The five successful projects will deliver innovative visitor experiences, low-carbon accommodation and support local communities by creating new employment opportunities, while protecting and enhancing the environment.
This announcement follows a wider funding allocation in December 2025, when Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke and Fáilte Ireland, confirmed over €5.5 million for 17 tourism projects under the Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme.
The five locations in Kildare to receive funding are:
- Zipit Forest Adventures Ltd, Donadea - receiving €1,200,000
- Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park, Lullymore - receiving €300,000
- Burtown House & Gardens, Athy - receiving €300,000
- Boat trips.ie, Athy - receiving €48,000
- Cycling Trails and Tours in Irelands Midlands - receiving €43,000
Speaking about the scheme, the Cathaoirleach of the County of Kildare, Councillor Carmel Kelly, said: “We were delighted with the high level of engagement from Kildare SMEs, community groups and social enterprises in the Fáilte Ireland Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme.
"The newly awarded projects will further enhance Kildare’s rich tourism offering while regenerating communities, strengthening local economies, and delivering long-term benefits for tourism, enterprise and the environment”.
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