Fine Gael TD for Wicklow, Andrew Doyle, is encouraging organisers of food and artisan markets in Wicklow to apply for new Government funding. “Today’s announcement is a great boost for community based markets across Wicklow. The scheme is open to all rural towns and villages with populations of up to 10,000 and offers potential funding of between €5,000-10,000 for development of existing or start-up local food and artisan markets. “Those who are producing food and artisan products within their local communities deserve our support. This is the type of project which supports rural development in a very practical way, as it helps stimulate commercial and retail activity in rural high … Continue reading Funding available for Social Farming and Local Food and Artisan Markets – Doyle