‘Digital Journey’ award for operators of unique County Roscommon glamping business
Shane Tiernan, Chief Executive, Roscommon County Council; Wes Pollington & Tuesday Whitfield, Willowbrook Glamping and Hideaways; and John Keogh, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon County Council at the Local Enterprise Awards. Pic. Gerard O'Loughlin
A County Roscommon glamping and camping business picked up a Digital Journey Award at this year’s County Enterprise Awards run by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO), Roscommon.
Willowbrook Glamping and Hideaways, located on the Loughglynn Road in Ballaghaderreen, have set the trend for local accommodation in a relaxed and nature friendly setting.
Wes Pollington and Tuesday Whitfield run the business, which won the Digital Journey Award at the County Enterprise Awards.
On site, the couple provide glamping units and camping bays. Currently they have five glamping units, which will increase to eight for this summer as well as fifteen camping pitches.
Tuesday’s parents started the business, with the couple taking over following their return from Australia in 2019 along with their daughter, Ziggy.
While ‘down under’, Wes worked as an engineer and project manager while Tuesday conducted art classes for people with disabilities.
“We saw an opportunity to develop the business and we’re increasingly looking at new and different ideas as well as our accommodation offering. We also host school tours, birthday parties and host residential corporate team building events as well as wellness retreats.
“We are also hoping to host bespoke music events,” said Tuesday, adding: “We have a 90% domestic market, but we’re hoping to expand our overseas market. We are also open from March to November each year.
“Naturally, our busiest time of year is June, July and August. It’s been a lot of hard work for both us but we feel it’s paying off,” said Tuesday, who acknowledged the support of LEO in assisting their participation in the Start Your Own Business Course and availing of Online Trading Vouchers.
