Ballyhoura Development Networking Forum: Exploring Tourism Potential On Saturday, March 8th 2025, Ballyhoura Development CLG invite all community members to attend the Ballyhoura Networking Forum in Ardpatrick. The Forum will focus on the future and the potential of tourism in the Ballyhoura region and is an opportunity for community groups and the tourism trade to meet and network with others from across the Ballyhoura area and be part of shaping the Failte Ireland Destination Experience Development Plan for the Ballyhoura Region. The event will take place at Spruce & Willow, Ardpatrick from 10:00am – 2pm. The agenda will include:- Information about the Destination Experience Development Plan currently in process for the Ballyhoura region. Consultation with the team from Failte Ireland and some round table discussions. A presentation on the Ballyhoura Sustainable Tourism Destination Certificate course and learnings. Information about Rural Recreation and the Trails Masterplan. An update on Creative Places- Kilfinane. LEADER update. Update on the Ireland Canada Homecoming - Remembering the Peter Robinson Settlers of the Ballyhoura Region. Update on INSPIRE Interreg Europe - Smart Villages rationale and digitisation for the sustainable development of rural areas. The morning will allow plenty of round table chats and cups of tea along with opportunities to meet Ballyhoura Development staff members and find out about opportunities available. Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided. Please fill out the registration form below and tick the venue that you would like to attend: REGISTER Can't Attend? Even if you're unable to attend, your views and ideas are crucial to the development of the plan. You can still contribute by filling out one of the surveys below: Community SurveyThis survey is designed to capture the views of local community members, who contribute significantly to the Ballyhoura’s tourism offerings. Community Survey Tourism and Business SurveyThis survey focuses on insights from businesses that accommodate and serve visitors from home and abroad. Tourism and Business Survey You can find out more about the Destination Experience Development Plan for the Ballyhoura region HERE. Booking for this event has now closed. Manage Cookie Preferences