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. You will come home with [...]
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 for a tour of the [...]
Taste the Orchards Events 2025
Taste the Orchards Friday and Saturday 26th and 27th September 9.30am - 12.30pm or 2pm - 5pm Our apple tasting tours are one of the highlights of the Irish Seed Savers calendar. Our knowledgeable orchard staff will bring you on a tour of our orchards that culminates in a tasting experience, where you [...]
Seán Ronayne Dawn Chorus Walk and Talk – Saturday 5th July, 5am-8am
Seán Ronayne – Bioacoustician & Founder of Irish Wildlife Sounds Seán Ronayne is an ornithologist and bioacoustician whose passion for birdsong and the natural world has taken him to every corner of Ireland. As the founder of Irish Wildlife Sounds, Seán has embarked on a first-of-its-kind mission to record the sounds of every [...]
Celebrate National Biodiversity Week at Irish Seed Savers
Celebrate National Biodiversity Week at Irish Seed Savers National Biodiversity Week is a time to recognise and celebrate Ireland’s incredible biodiversity while raising awareness about the importance of protecting it. At Irish Seed Savers, we are marking the occasion with a series of free biodiversity-themed talks on Saturday, May 24th, and we invite [...]
Ecovillage Lunchtime Webinar Series ‘Apples, Nature & Community’
Irish Seed Savers are delighted to participate in the Ecovillage Lunchtime Webinar Series ‘Apples, Nature & Community’. Join us for Session Two ‘Apple Heritage and Local Economy’ on Friday 11th April 1.00pm – 2.00pm. Session Two will explore how our apple heritage helps address biodiversity, reclaim local food sovereignty and revive local food [...]
Celebrate European Orchard Day at Irish Seed Savers!
Celebrate European Orchard Day at Irish Seed Savers! When Spring is in full bloom, orchards across Ireland, Britain, and Europe will open their gates to celebrate European Orchard Day! This annual event, held at the end of April / /start of May, honours the beauty and biodiversity of fruit trees while raising awareness [...]
A Heartfelt Thank You to DJ Will Softly for an Incredible Fundraiser!
A Heartfelt Thank You to DJ Will Softly for an Incredible Fundraiser! We are absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful to DJ Will Softly for hosting an unforgettable fundraiser DJ night at The Half Barrel Bar on Sunday, March 16th! The night was filled with fantastic music, great energy, and an incredible sense of [...]
Irish Seed Savers Wins Prestigious Community Food Award for 2025
The Irish Food Writers’ Guild (IFWG) hosted its annual Food Awards on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, at the renowned ANANDA Restaurant. The event brought together IFWG members, press, and friends of the Guild to celebrate excellence in Irish food. We are delighted to announce that Irish Seed Savers Association was honoured with the Community [...]
Ruaille Buaille Returns – Fundraiser for Irish Seed Savers!
Join us for a night of music and dancing to support Irish Seed Savers in the wake of Storm Éowyn damage at The Half Barrel in Whitegate DJ Will Softly will be spinning an electrifying mix of world music, funk, soul, and reggae on his Funktion One Soundsystem – all to raise vital funds [...]
