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04, 2024
Clare Garden Festival
Dive into the world of sustainable gardening and seed saving with Irish Seed Savers at the Clare Garden Festival on April 28th! Join us at our stall, where you'll discover a treasure trove of organic open-pollinated heirloom seeds, Irish Seed Savers organic heritage apple juice, and an eclectic array of books on seed saving, [...]
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04, 2024
#MyISSAseed Social Media Campaign
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new social media campaign: #MyISSAseed! Calling all seed enthusiasts, gardeners, and nature lovers – this is your chance to showcase the beauty of your Irish Seed Savers seeds! Here's how it works: Plant your ISSA seeds along with us. Share images of your seedlings, growing [...]
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04, 2024
Be a Tourist in Your County!
Join us for a memorable experience on Saturday 20th April at Irish Seed Savers’ 20-acre organic farm, nestled in the serene landscape of East Clare, as part of the “Be a Tourist in Your Own County” promotion. Immerse yourself in the beauty and biodiversity of our organic farm, established in 1991 with a mission to preserve Ireland’s [...]
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03, 2024
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 [...]
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02, 2024
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 [...]
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01, 2024
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 [...]
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12, 2023
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 [...]
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10, 2023
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 [...]
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05, 2023
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, [...]
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04, 2023
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 [...]
