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
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