Supporting Sustainable Farming

Protecting Ireland’s rich archaeological heritage while empowering farmers to steward the land for future generations. Rathcroghan is where ancient landscapes and modern innovation meet sustaining communities, culture, and nature in harmony.

The Farming Rathcroghan Scheme 2024-2026 is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the EU Just Transition Fund Programme 2021-2027.

Royal sites of ireland

Rathcroghan is a world class archaeological landscape, being one of the best-preserved Royal landscapes in Ireland. The site is currently part of a serial nomination for inscription to the UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS) list, under the heading ‘Royal Sites of Ireland’.

Supporting Local Farmers

Farming Rathcroghan EIP supports local farmers in protecting Ireland’s Ireland’s distinctive custodians of the land, farmers are leading conservation efforts.

This locally led initiative has delivered a pioneering model, preserving heritage sites, strengthening the farming community, and improving socio-economic outcomes.

Project Farmer

Being a member of Farming Rathcroghan has meant that I have the support that I need to farm on a heritage site. it’s made my farming more sustainable and meaningful.