Category 2: New Self-Catering Accommodation

Sustainable Low Carbon Tourist Accommodation for a two-bedroom self-catering unit project at Brackloon Castle, Co. Galway, has been developed through Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme, which is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union, through the EU Just Transition Fund.

 

Project Co-Funding Amount: €233,000.00  
Project Start Date: 2 September 2025 
Project End Date: 1 August 2026
 

Project Description  
 

The project proposes to build a structure adjacent to the castle to house a self-catering unit comprising two bedrooms (four bed-spaces), a bathroom, a living area (with additional temporary bed-spaces) and a kitchen. (EU JTF Category 2) This project will enhance tourism and community development regionally through increased visitor numbers, longer term stays, unique, authentic, immersive experiences and interpretation of local built, natural and cultural heritage.

 

For more information on Fáilte Ireland’s EU Just Transition Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme, please visit: www.failteireland.ie/justtransition 
 

Find out more about the EU Just Transition Fund here: https://www.emra.ie/eu-jtf/  
 

Find out more about EU funding here: www.eufunds.ie