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
Return to Nature Clare Church Biodiversity Project
The ‘Return to Nature Clare Church Biodiversity Project’ is a project led and funded by Clare County Council with funding also from the Local Biodiversity Action Fund administered by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). The project came about in 2023 when the Irish Bishops' Conference agreed [...]
Visit Irish Seed Savers: Now Offering FREE ENTRY!
Experience the beauty and diversity of Irish Seed Savers – now with free entry! Summer and Autumn are the ideal times to explore the heritage seed gardens and orchards. Watch the video below for a taster of what to discover our 20 acre organic farm. Discover [...]
Potted Apple Trees Now on Sale!
We are delighted to offer a selection of large 2-year-old potted Irish heritage apple trees, perfect for adding a piece of Ireland’s rich food crop heritage to your garden. These robust and healthy trees are ready to be planted and will soon yield delicious, unique apples. Pay a visit to [...]
