Supporting Rural Development in
Waterford County
Waterford Leader Partnership (WLP) Waterford Leader Partnership (WLP)
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Social Farming

Social Farming in South East Ireland

Social Farming integrates social support services with day-to-day activities on family farms. It offers individuals the chance to participate in farm life, promoting social inclusion, self-esteem, and overall well-being. The farm remains a typical working farm, providing a non-clinical environment where people can benefit from engaging in regular farm activities.

For farmers, Social Farming presents opportunities for income diversification and multifunctionality. It also fosters stronger connections with local communities by opening farms as part of the community’s social support system.

Waterford LEADER Partnership, with support from Leitrim Development Partnership and a local benefactor, is spearheading the development of Social Farming in the South East of Ireland. This initiative covers Carlow, East Cork, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford, and South Tipperary.

We are keen to connect with farmers, health and social care organisations, and representatives interested in developing social and health support services on farms.

For more information, please contact Tanya Murphy, WLP’s Social Farming Development Officer, at tanya.murphy@wlp.ie.

Social Farming in County Waterford is co-funded by Leitrim Development Company and Tomar Trust.

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Social Farming pdf 424 KB 47
Feirmeoireacht Sh6isialta pdf 645 KB 37
Social Farming in Co Waterford pdf 6.22 MB 244
Guide for Farmers pdf 4.77 MB 177
Guide for those suppoting people with an Intellectual Disability pdf 457 KB 239
Guide for those supporting people in Mental Health receovery pdf 442 KB 197
Useful Documents
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Expression of Interest Form pdf 445 KB 1054
Other News and Video Links
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Social Farming interview with Paul Brophy from Community Radio Kilkenny City
2018 Social Farming Southeast update pdf 665 KB 1012
Video of Finian McGrath TD visit to Ballinamona Social Farm
Social Farming Across Borders
Social Farming Across Borders Video

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