Eco-Tourism is defined as “Conservation orientated, primarily nature-based, providing a unique experience firmly grounded in sustainable principles and practices.”

 

At Dromard, we try to be conservation conscious and energy efficient, and to appeal to those with an interest in an environmentally friendly holiday.

 

Here are some of the ways we do this:

 

1/ WOODWARM=SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

Your heating and hot water are from a woodstove, fuelled by timber obtained by careful woodland management. This has lower carbon emissions than oil, and is sustainable. Clive has awards for farm conservation, woodland management, and has been Ulster winner of the B.G.S Countryside management Awards.

Along with managing existing woods, lots more pockets have been planted, and some unusual tree species. The Woodwarm project has been supported by the E.U. Interreg 111 A Programme for Ireland/N.I, through the Green Box, and its implementing agents, Border Action and DARD.

 

To learn more, go to

The Greenbox, Irelands Green Holiday Experience

Manorhamilton Castle,

Co. Leitrim,

Ireland.

 

Or visit www.greenbox.ie

 

We also re-cycle glass, card, plastic, tin and paper and use low energy and solar lights where suitable.

 

2/ TRAILS AND WALKS

We have a lot of wood and shore land, much of it in an “Environmentally Sensitive Area”, and have developed two walks to allow our guests’ access to this.

 

Wildlife includes:

1.    Badger

2.    Stoat

3.    Otter

4.    Mink

5.    Fox

6.    Squirrels

7.    Hare

8.    Rabbit

9.    Hedgehog

And Pippestrel Bats.

 

Please remember, most species are shy and nocturnal. On one walk, tree species have been labelled.

3/ BIRDWATCHING

 Dromard has recently been the subject of an R.S.P.B. survey, and a map showing the findings is available.

Species include:

1.    Grey Lag Geese

2.    Mute Swan

3.    Whooper Swan

4.    Grey Wagtail

5.    Goldcrest

6.    Coot

7.    Song Thrush

8.    Mistle Thrush

9.    Stonechat

10.Willow Warbler

11.Buzzard

12.Reed Bunting and Grebe

 

4/ FISHING

We have two private jetties at Lough Accussel where coarse fishing is good. Access to these is on foot only. Species include: Perch             Bream             Eel       Roach           Pike.

 

5/ CYCLING

Adult cycles with O.S maps, helmets, locks and repair kits are available for hire at £5.00 per day. Or if you come by bicycle, we have very good storage facilities.

 

6/ Our breakfasts are made with Irish pork; bread, milk and butter, free range eggs from the farm, home made organic preserves, fruit and apple juce in season.