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 County Council, the overarching aim [...]
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 an Uachtaráin in memory of [...]
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 and resilience. Discover a treasure [...]
Seeds of Europe – Documentary Film
Seeds of Europe is a short documentary directed by Lennart Kleinschmidt and Lotta Schwenkert, featuring seed producers and seed savers from Ireland, Luxembourg, France, Italy, Austria and the Czech Republic, including Irish Seed Savers Association. The documentary highlights the diversity of European agricultural ecosystems and the struggle for the essential work of seed producers [...]
Irish Seed Savers Association to Host 12th European Forum of EC-LLD at Trinity College Dublin
Irish Seed Savers Association is proud to announce that it will be hosting the 12th European Forum of the European Coordination of Let’s Liberate Diversity (EC-LLD) at Trinity College Dublin from October 26th to 28th, 2023. The conference will be inaugurated by Pippa Hackett, Minister for State, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The [...]
National Biodiversity Week – Free Guided Tours May 27th
National Biodiversity Week is an annual celebration of Ireland’s biodiversity and the importance of protecting it. This year, Irish Seed Savers is joining the festivities by offering free guided garden and orchards tours on Saturday May 27th. The heritage gardens and orchards at Irish Seed Savers are a showcase of the rich biodiversity of Ireland, [...]
Let’s Celebrate European Orchard Day 2023!
April 28th is European Orchard Day! – A celebration of blooming orchards, the delicacies, the cultural heritage and the biodiversity all over Europe! To celebrate, Irish Seed Savers is offering FREE entry to our heritage orchards on that day! This is the perfect opportunity to experience the beauty and history of these unique orchards that [...]
Its a Long Way to Tipperary!
This May, Kate Brooks will swim the River Shannon from the North shores of Lough Allen to the twin towns of Killaloe/Ballina, a journey of over 200 kilometres. It’s a long way to Tipperary. Kate is fundraising for Irish Seed Savers, a charity close to her heart. Kate’s father Ted was a long-term supporter of [...]
Heritage Orchard Development & Management CPD Course 2023
Irish Seed Savers are delighted to partner with NOTS who have offered funding toward a Heritage Orchard Development & Management CPD course taking place across 2023. Taking place on-site at the Irish Seed Savers in Co. Clare, this course consists of five modules, taught over five full days throughout the year. The course begins on [...]
Every Seed has a Story…….
Irish Seed Savers Association made a commitment to preserve, conserve and share heritage seed varieties when it began over 30 years ago. This pledge remains as vibrant and strong today as it did then and involves not only the physical aspects of gathering, growing and saving seeds and Irish heritage apple trees but also the [...]