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
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
New Book: Non-Native Invasive Plants of Britain and Ireland
This is a rare find: an ID book written by an Irish botanist and an Irish ecologist. We are delighted to share the work of Fran Giaquinto and Phoebe O'Brien. A comprehensive and heavily illustrated identification guide to non-native invasive plants. Includes a chart to quickly establish which [...]
Natural Cider Making Workshop – Saturday 11th October, 10am to 4pm
Natural Cider Making - Saturday 11th October, 10am to 4pm Hands on workshop in cider making. Leading you through the techniques and theory involved in cider making. We will select and harvest apples from the ISSA heritage apple orchards, mill and press them using a variety of techniques. [...]
Heritage Seed Gardens Tour – Friday 22nd August
Add to your calendars for an unforgettable experience at Irish Seed Savers in County Clare. Join us on Friday August 22nd, for a day of free guided tours through the enchanting heritage seed gardens, as we celebrate our cultural heritage. Heritage Seed Gardens Tour Join our expert garden team [...]
