March 6, 2026
Blackstairs Eco Trails is a gold accredited eco-tourism centre based 5kms from Borris at the foot of the Blackstairs Mountains. Robert and Mary White offer bespoke foraging events, wild-mushroom workshops and - Meetings with Remarkable Trees - an event dedicated to Ireland's native trees with an accompanying short film introducing guests to the native Irish trees. School visits and company days' out are catered for and the eco centre is available for private and family events. Their award-winning shepherds' huts offer warm, cosy accommodation with state-of-the-art facilities in their restored heritage barn with surrounding wild flower meadows, small lake and six acres of young oak wood with a maze running through. Good Wi-Fi, ample parking for 30 cars, electric car charger for guest use, all set in a completely private environment. Blackstairs Eco Centre provides a wild food experience for guests to enjoy. Their motto is, Keep It Wild.
