Although we don’t have much planned over the summer there is plenty going on locally and around the country on the theme of transitioning. Here’s a couple of events over the next two weeks that you might be interested in. Heritage wheat and oat varieties Camphill Jerpoint, Thomastown, Tuesday 11th August, 7-8pm, Free This is […]
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July 24th – 26th, Templeshelin, Adamstown, Co. Wexford Some members of a fledgling transition town group in Wexford are involved in organising a sustainable lifestyle festival towards the end of July. Three days of workshops, demonstrations, information, films, music and fun are planned including: -Building a clay oven -Stone Carving -Willow Sculpture -Boat Building -Sugan […]
Butler House, 16 Patrick St, Kilkenny 8pm Tuesday 7th July We are delighted to welcome Richard Douthwaite to Kilkenny next Tuesday evening for a public talk. Richard is an economist, journalist and author specialising in energy, climate and sustainability issues. He is the co-founder of the Foundation for the Economics of Sustainability (Feasta), an economics […]
Mullins Mill, Kells, Thurs July 2nd, 7.30pm An evening workshop on the economic, social and environmental benefits of planting, harvesting and using timber to heat your home or business. This workshop will appeal to foresters and farmers, fuel merchants and local business, home owners and renewable energy supply companies. The presentations will be followed by […]
As part of next Saturday’s Green Day in MacDonagh Junction we will be holding a series of free short talks and films above Gloria Jean’s coffee shop in the workhouse square. Its a broad mix of subjects from home energy to local food production to waste and recycling – something for everyone! Below is the […]