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’.
Following the success of the Farming Rathcroghan EIP 2019-2023, which as a locally led approach, delivered a unique farming, archaeology and cultural heritage project over the five years 2019-2023. The project is now being developed further and funded over the next two years under the Just Transition Fund 2024-2026 supporting and training up to 60 farmers across a 3.5 km square area in Rathcroghan, Co Roscommon, in a number of activities related to farming, archaeology and preserving cultural heritage.
The 2024 Farming Rathcroghan Conference provides an opportunity to share the success story of the project to date while offering a forum to discuss and debate relevant issues. The 2024 programme will examine the impact of new emerging issues in agriculture such as the new Just Transition Fund and Nature Restoration Law. Bord Bia will be participating and supporting conference at conference this year with some insights on sustainable agriculture.Roscommon County Council will be presenting an overview of their Climate Plan 2024-2029 and also there are proposed talks on biodiversity and pollinator plans and the expectations for farmers. This year’s themes of Connections, Routes and Networks for Heritage Week with built heritage such as our dry-stone walls and tradition farm gates forming part of conference proceedings.
The remnants of past societies have left an indelible mark on our landscapes, that are evident in our topography such as at Rathcroghan. Our language and vocabulary serve as living artifacts of historical connections. In recognition and response to this there will be a digital video presentation at conference this year on the very successful Rathcroghan Ogham Alphabet Garden at Bord Bia Bloom 2024.The conference will be dived into four presentation and discussion sections sections;
Trends and Transitions 10.00am -11.30am
Agriculture and Sustainability 11.30am-12.30am
Farming and Agriculture 2.00pm-3.00pm
Culture and Heritage 3.30-4.30

Address
Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, Co. Roscommon