Carina Conyngham is just back from two day IAAT Conference, the biggest gathering of people involved in adventure tourism held in Ireland. It took place last week at the Slieve Donard Hotel in Co. Down and Carina was a key part of events, as part of a sustainability panel discussion on a topic which is very close to her (and our) heart.
Tag: Boyne Valley
Christmas Rocks at Rock Farm Slane 21st – 23rd December
Make the Rock Farm Christmas farmers markets a date for your diary this year. It’s a great one-stop-shop for all your Christmas dinner essentials. You’ll find organic turkey, ham and roasts, organic vegetables (including the essential brussel sprouts of course) and lots of delicious festive fare from the Slane Food Circle all under one roof.… Continue reading Christmas Rocks at Rock Farm Slane 21st – 23rd December
Slane Village
Have you ever visited our local village, Slane? It’s well known for the iconic rock concerts held at Slane Castle, but Slane itself is a really lovely place with a fascinating history. Interesting shops and cafes always draw visitors – lots of people make a day of it on Thursdays, popping into our Farmers Market… Continue reading Slane Village
Step behind the scenes with Rock Farm Tours
Our ever popular Rock Farm Tours will recommence on Thursdays, beginning on 24th March. It’s a busy and exciting time on our organic farm in the Boyne Valley as Carina Conyngham and our team at Rock Farm Slane have just been announced as winners of the Irish Food Writers’ Guild Environmental Award 2022. Guided tours… Continue reading Step behind the scenes with Rock Farm Tours
Rock Farm win Irish Food Writers’ Guild 2022 Environmental Award
We are over the moon to be selected by the Irish Food Writers’ Guild as winners of the 2022 Environmental Award. This is a huge honour for us – it’s a very prestigious award made by the premier food writers in the country. The IFWG Food Awards are unique in that no business or individual… Continue reading Rock Farm win Irish Food Writers’ Guild 2022 Environmental Award
Boyne Valley, where the adventure begins
Check out these great new videos from Discover Boyne Valley, showcasing the best of the Boyne Valley, the birthplace of Ireland’s Ancient East. Discover spellbinding world-famous heritage sites or enjoy the best of family fun in the great outdoors. The Boyne Valley really does have it all. This is where the adventure begins! Rock Farm… Continue reading Boyne Valley, where the adventure begins
Rock Farm gets ISCF quality mark approval
More good news for us here at Rock Farm Slane. We’ve just been approved under the Irish Self-Catering Federation (ISCF) Quality Assurance programme, recognised by Fáilte Ireland. This means we can display the ISCF quality mark and our self catering properties will be on www.letsgoselfcatering.ie and marketed overseas by Tourism Ireland through public relations and… Continue reading Rock Farm gets ISCF quality mark approval
Rock Farm Slane on film
Check out our new video footage taken by Big O Media – hold on tight as you take a birds eye flight around our luxury glamping site here at Rock Farm Slane, Co Meath, the heart of the Boyne Valley.
What’s on in Slane – Christmas events December 2014
This Christmas plays host to a jam packed range of events, courses and classes available right here in the village of Slane Co. Meath. Don’t be shy these events are open to both locals and the wider community. Come as strangers leave as friends – or just stay for the craic! SLANE EVENTS – DEC… Continue reading What’s on in Slane – Christmas events December 2014
1 Day Seminar – Uncovering the Boyne Valley
We all lead busy lives so much so that we can often we take for granted the heritage of an old wall, building, mound beside the road or indeed the very stone our homes are built from. Funded by Meath County Council and Heritage Council as a part of the County Meath Heritage Plan this… Continue reading 1 Day Seminar – Uncovering the Boyne Valley