Making Tracks – a new low-carbon, slow-tourism enterprise – has officially opened in Ballybrophy, County Laois, offering glamping, horse-drawn wagon tours, and an Irish country house hostel. The project was awarded €250,000 in funding through Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme, which is co-funded by the government of Ireland and the European Union through the EU Just Transition Fund. “By delivering unique, low-carbon experiences and quality accommodation, it strengthens the region’s appeal for both domestic and international visitors. “I am delighted to see the opening of Making Tracks, a fantastic addition to the varied tourism offering in County Laois, particularly in the west of the county and in such close proximity to Ballybrophy train station one of two age-friendly stations within the country,” said Angela McEvoy, director of services at Laois County Council. “The creation of sustainable enterprise across the county is a key objective for Laois County Council, and we are pleased to support this tourism initiative, which will provide employment opportunities locally and bring more visitors to Laois to experience the hidden treasures we possess.”