We believe at Doire Farm Cottages that it is important to care for our surroundings and community, while still providing great service for our guests. We are undertaking the following actions in order to achieve this:

 

We aim to:

 

• Comply fully with all relevant environmental legislation

 

• Minimise the consumption of fossil fuels through reducing the use of electricity and oil in our property for heating and lighting.

 

• Ensure that any new purchases such as electrical appliances are at least ëAí rated and are well maintained.

 

• Minimise the flow from cisterns, taps and showers by installing new efficient systems or displacement devices.

 

• To follow the: reduce, reuse and recycle principles for all waste where possible, taking advantage of the local council services and facilities.

 

• Change to greener products and supplies such as fair-trade teas and coffee, sustainable paper items and eco friendly cleaners.

 

• Be of value to the local community through participation in local groups, events and encouraging charity donations.

 

• Encourage low carbon travel and activities by providing local walking, cycling and public transport information for our guests as well as highlighting excellent watersports and nature trips that Kerry is famous for (Skellig Trips) (The unspoilt beauty of the Beara Peninsula).

 

• Encourage our guests to experience the best regional food (Kerry lamb, Clonakilty black pudding, Truly Irish Pork and Bacon products, etc) and culture (Kenmare Walking festival). The local Kenmare farmerís market, every Wednesday is not to be missed.

 

• Continually improve our environmental performance and also be recognised by the Green Tourism Business Scheme (www.greentourism.ie)

 

We hope that our guests appreciate our unspoilt part of Ireland as much as we do and that they will help us maintain its natural beauty.

 

Signed:          Anne Randles  Date:19/4/10