We had a meeting with officials from Limerick County Council to identify possible site provision and to make the council aware of the information we had gathered. It was a worthwhile meeting because we learned that while land may be available in West Limerick possible sites located close to the suburbs was problematic. There may [...]
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Crokers Bar (upstairs) Murroe, 11.00am Joy Larkcom has been growing vegetables for over 40 years and is one of the world’s leading experts in the field. As well as having built herself an enviable reputation as an author and gardener, Joy is also a well known journalist, lecturer and a well known radio and television [...]
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Food Minister Trevor Sargent boosts farmers’ markets and is determined to get more people growing Allotments officer for local authorities Development plans to include growing ground Easier access to farmers’ markets Food Minister Trevor Sargent today said he was determined to encourage more Irish people to grow their own food. At the same time Minister [...]
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Growing some of what we eat brings us together, and we need closer-knit communities, says city Green Party candidate James Nix, highlighting community gardening initiatives across the north side. The projects are at varying stages of development. All welcome support from their surrounding communities and benefactors, says James. At St Munchin’s Family Resource Centre in [...]
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Green Party candidate for the Castleconnell electoral area, Trish Forde-Brennan, is calling on Limerick County Council to catch up when it comes to the provision of allotment sites and supporting people to grow their own food. “Right around the country from Galway, Cork, Waterford there are Grow-it-Yourself groups forming as more people want to eat [...]
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