Sustainability at Ballynahinch Castle

SUSTAINABILITY

Ballynahinch is set in a private 700 acre estate of woodland, rivers and walks in the heart of Connemara, Co. Galway. This authentic and unpretentious Castle Hotel stands proudly overlooking it's famous salmon fishery , with a backdrop of the beautiful 12 BensMountain range .

We recognise the impact our operations have on the environment and are committed to identifying and minimising any detrimental effects that may occur. In line with our long history in care for the flora and fauna of Connemara we will continually strive to improve our environmental practices in a range of areas including energy, waste management and water usage. By working together, we can contribute to a cleaner and safer environment and ensure environmental issues remain a focal point and receive due attention.

Our Environmental Policy

Our Goals and Objectives

Never stop exploring ways to minimize the use of energy, water and raw materials.

A recycle program for paper, metal, plastic, glass & food waste is implemented in the hotel.

In 2021, 83% of the Energy used by the hotel came from Renewable Sources.

As much as possible of our food is sourced from local producers.

Reducing our water usage and waste generation are a large priority for us at Ballynahinch Castle.

The Hotel’s fishery has implemented a strict catch and release policy for its entire catchment.

Our Walled Garden provides natural wildflowers for all wildlife to help the productivity of...

We support environmentally sustainable tourism by encouraging...

We achieved the Eco-Label Award by implementing an Environmental Action Plan.

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