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What we do

We cultivate heritage apple trees and vegetable seeds, preserve them in our seed and field bank, and share the surplus produce with the public to help conserve these varieties.

  • Conserve the National Heritage Collection of Irish Apple Trees.
  • Ireland’s only living public seedbank
  • Research to identify heritage varieties
  • Educate our community
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Our Vision

All people have access to healthy and nutritious food grown within sustainable food systems that positively support biodiversity in balance with the natural environment.

Our Mission

Irish Seed Savers is an environmental not-for-profit organisation. We Conserve, Protect and Utilise Ireland’s diverse genetic food crop heritage, safeguarding food crop biodiversity for present and future generations, and we Educate in the sustainable and ethical use of these precious resources.

News and Events

703, 2024

The Urban Orchard Project

By |March 7th, 2024|Categories: News|Comments Off on The Urban Orchard Project

In the heart of Limerick, a city with a rich cultural history intertwined with the land, the Limerick Civic Trust has embarked on a transformative journey with its Urban Orchard Project. Twinned with Cracking Light Productions, a film and media production company and with the support of Limerick City and [...]

802, 2024

President Michael D. Higgins Extends Warm Welcome to Irish Seed Savers Association at Áras an Uachtaráin

By |February 8th, 2024|Categories: News|Comments Off on President Michael D. Higgins Extends Warm Welcome to Irish Seed Savers Association at Áras an Uachtaráin

On Wednesday, 7th February, President Michael D. Higgins graciously hosted the Irish Seed Savers Association at Áras an Uachtaráin for a courtesy call. During this special visit, the Irish Seed Savers Association presented President Higgins and Sabina Higgins with a Lough Key Crab tree, which will be planted at Áras [...]

1901, 2024

Join us at the Community Seed Share!

By |January 19th, 2024|Categories: Events, News|Comments Off on Join us at the Community Seed Share!

It's that time of the year again when Irish Seed Savers opens its doors to sow the seeds of community, diversity, and sustainable agriculture. Join us on Saturday 24th February at the Annual Community Seed Share event, where the magic of gardening begins and where seeds tell stories of heritage [...]

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