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Kilmokea Country Manor & Gardens / Castleacre Insurance Services Ltd

1794 – Built as a Glebe House by Rev Hancock 1802 – Completion date, delayed due to 1798 uprising Three rectors were then in residence, 50 yrs each 1945 – Private ownership (Smith family) 1957 – Acquired by Colonel David & Joan Price 1997 – Acquired by Mark

& Emma Hewlett

Gardens formally opened by

Finnola Reid in April, 1998

A ‘Hidden Ireland’ Property taking in paying guests Bord Failte / Failte Ireland Approval

• S. 482 Approval for both House & Garden

Member of ‘Gardens of Ireland’ (which later became

Houses, Castles & Gardens of Ireland)

Represented by the ‘Wexford Garden Trail’ Supported by ‘Hook Tourism’ (local

tourist office on the Hook Peninsula)

Promoted by Alastair Sawdays,

Georgina Campbell, Karen Brown, etc

1997 – 2008 Visitors grew from 500 to 5,000 2009 – 2014 Global Recession & Hurricane on 12 Feb ‘14 Gardens recharged & redeveloped in 2015 & 2016 2015 – Visitor numbers recovered to 10,000 2016 – On target to reach 20,000 for this year Continuous programme of redevelopment Grants are available but its a slow process

Recent Promotions

• Visit Wexford
• Ireland’s Ancient East
• Norman Trail

Specialists in Private Client Insurance Focus on Heritage Houses & Historic Buildings Bespoke service to meet individual’s needs Insurance offices in Ireland, UK & Europe Rectory owners scheme developed in the UK Trustees scheme formed for Executors Developed ‘Irish Heritage Insurance’

automated web-site in 2015

Focusing on a new scheme for owners

who ‘Open their Gardens to the public’

Key risks

• Public Liability
• Employers Liability
• Theft from visitors
• Accidental Damage

Risk Assessment

• Common Sense

Safety Statement

• www.BeSmart.ie

Incident Report Log

Vital to keep a Log

• ‘What happened?’
• ‘When it occurred?’
• ‘Who was present?’
• ‘How was it concluded?’

What can/can’t be done?

• Provide Medical Assistance
• Call a doctor or ambulance
• Do not admit liability

Negligence has t0 be proved, but …

• Dogs are indefensible as ‘Strict Liability applies
• Children – difficult to defend any injury claim
• Increased duty of care once payment to visit garden has been made

Ensure insurers know what you’re planning:

Bouncy Castles – must be separately insured Off-road/Quad biking – need separate insurance Assault courses/Paint Ball – separate insurance Equestrian rides / tractor rides – separate cover Zip wires – need to be separately insured Children’s Play Areas - need to be disclosed

Solutions for the more traditional Garden related risks

Tree Houses Garden displays Public promotions Garden Tea parties Statuary Tea-rooms Butterfly Houses Mazes Sandpits