Unlocking Solutions for Your Rural Housing Needs: New Builds, Restoration, Extensions and Modular Options

Midlands Park Hotel | Saturday, 25th May 2024

About the summit

Welcome to the Irish Rural Home Summit, the one event for anyone looking to build, improve or buy a rural house in Ireland.

The Irish Rural Home Summit is here to help you explore all things related to living in the countryside. Join us for talks on getting grants and figuring out finances. Learn from builders who've turned vacant houses into cosy homes. Understand the rules and plans for rural housing, and discover ways to make your home sustainable and energy-efficient.

We'll cover topics like mortgages, different home options and the importance of community. Find out about building on new land, restoring old homes and other choices available.

We'll also talk about creating a friendly community around your forever home and dive into how technology can make your rural life smart and connected. Join us at the Irish Rural Home Summit to make your countryside living dreams come true!

Speakers

Hugh Wallace

Architect and TV Presenter

Kel Galavan

Mrs Smart Money

Caitlín Kirrane

Family Vlogger & Instagram,

Building in West of Ireland

Lisa Carolan

Architect & Micro-Builder,

Original Irish Home

Sarah Mc Nulty

Director & RIAI Conservation Architect,

McNulty Smyth Associates

Dr. Barry McCarron

Centre for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies,

South West College

Conaill Moran

‘Irish Chateau’

Longford Large Manor Farmhouse Restoration

Patti O’Neill

RIAI Awards and Irish Georgian Society Awards Winning Farmhouse Conservation Architect

Who should attend?

  • Anyone with Rural Housing Requirements

  • Self Builders

  • Restoration & Extending Homeowners

  • First Time Homeowners

  • Site and Land Owners

  • Vacant & Derelict Property Owners

  • Builders and Contractors

  • Real Estate Agents

  • Government & Local Authority Representatives

  • Financial Advisors and Lenders

  • Environmental and Sustainability Experts

  • Rural Community Leaders and Advocates

  • Technology and Building Providers

  • Legal Advisors and Consultants

  • Educators and Researchers

  • Media and Journalists

Agenda & Expert Topics Covered

  • Grants, Funding and Finance Information

  • The Vacant and Derelict Home Builders Journey

  • Rural Housing Planning and Policy

  • Sustainable and Passive Houses

  • Home Design and Country Lifestyle

  • Mortgage Applications and Conditions

  • Alternative homes and money saving options

  • Greenfield Build, Restoration, Turnkey and other options

  • Is the famous ‘road frontage’ now worthless?

  • Building community for your forever home

  • Rural Connectivity and Rural Infrastructure

  • Smart Homes and Technology

VIP Ticket

Ticket includes:

-Access to summit

-Access to exhibits

- Light lunch

-Fast track admission

-Priority seating

-Priority Questions

€35

Standard Ticket

Ticket includes:

-Access to summit

-Access to exhibits

€25

Sponsors, Exhibitors & Partners

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