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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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03, 2023
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 [...]
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02, 2023
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 [...]
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02, 2023
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 [...]
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02, 2023
Apples in Winter to Feature on TG4
Apples in Winter, a film produced by Tommy Hayes celebrating the Irish Apple, and showcasing the best of traditional music, song and contemporary dance will feature on TG4 on Saturday February 11th at 7.30pm. Performed by renowned artists including Tommy Hayes of Stockton’s Wing, Karen Casey, Cindy Cummins, Michelle Mulcahy, Mick O Brien, Carl Corcoran [...]
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01, 2023
Heirloom – An exhibition of new work by artist Rachel Doolin
Irish Seed Savers Association are delighted to have collaborated with visual artist Rachel Doolin to create a national exhibition. This exciting project is part of our focus to raise awareness about the importance of seed sovereignty, biodiversity, food security and our food heritage. The exhibition titled HEIRLOOM launched in the Lexicon Cultural Centre in Dún [...]
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11, 2022
Irish Seed Savers Feature on RTE Home Grown Series
Irish Seed Savers were thrilled to feature on Episode 2 of RTE series Home Grown on Monday November 14th. Home Grown is a brand new 7-part series which celebrates the Irish Horticulture industry and is presented by Kitty Scully and Colm O’Driscoll, who travel all over Ireland in search of stories that celebrate Irish Horticulture [...]
