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Together we Grow
GIY is a registered charity (CHY 18920) which aims to inspire people to grow their own food and give them the skills they need to do so successfully.
We do this by getting GIYers together online and in community groups around Ireland so that they can learn from each other and exchange tips, ideas and produce. GIY meetings and membership are free and open to people interested in food growing at all levels, i.e. from growing a few herbs on the balcony to complete self-sufficiency, from beginners to old hands.
On this site you will be able to find out more about GIYing, get in touch with GIY’ers nationwide and find your nearest community group (click on the group map).
GIY Ireland was founded in 2009 by author and journalist Michael Kelly. We would like to thank our sponsors and patrons for their ongoing support – the Arthur Guinness Fund, Woodies DIY, Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, Bord Bia and the AIB Better Ireland Programme.
GIY 2010 Conference - Tickets now Available! - We are thrilled to announce that the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese will open the event – her attendance is due to her interest in GIYing and in the spirit of community and volunteerism that GIY represents. It is also due recognition for the huge work that all GIY local champions have put in to getting their groups up and running.
We have put together a stellar cast of speakers for the event, including Diarmuid Gavin (Garden Designer, TV Presenter and GIY Patron), Duncan Stewart (Environmentalist and presenter of Eco-Eye), Michael Kelly (Founder of GIY and author of Tales from the Home Farm), Klaus Laitenberger (Former Organic Centre Lecturer and author of Vegetables for the Irish Garden), Paddy Gleeson (Horticulturalist, Woodies DIY), Fionnuala Fallon (Irish Times Urban Farmer Columnist) and Victoria Mary Clarke (TV Presenter, journalist and Yoga instructor).
In the afternoon, delegates will be able to chose from a wide-ranging series of talks/demos on topics including growing under cover, yoga for GIYers, sausage-making, tools for GIYers, community assisted agriculture, the OPW Walled Garden at the Phoenix Park, and processing gluts of produce. The conference will also include World Cafe POD sessions where you can meet fellow GIYers from around Ireland; Presentation of the GIYer and GIY Group of the Year awards; Launch of the Friend of GIY Loyalty Card programme; Launch of GIY Bulk Seed Order programme and of course a tour of the Guinness Storehouse where you will learn more about Guinness history and the brewing process.
Tickets are priced at €40 and include a hot buffet lunch and tour of the Guinness Storehouse (the tour normally costs €15 per person). We expect tickets to sell out quickly so book early to avoid dissappointment! To order tickets click "shop online" in the top menu.
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Conn Prenderville posted in the group discussion topic "Conference Tickets (2)":Brilliant! ... all sorted out now. I think the problem was of my own doing. Thanks for your help.
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Garden Gate posted a comment on Kevin Burke's blog entry:Another book that is a good guide is The Kitchen Gardener by Alan Titchmarsh. He is a past presenter of Gardeners World, very knowledgeable and able to present info in an easy to understand way.
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Garden Gate posted in the group discussion topic "Greengage Plum":Hallo Conn,
Greengages are a wonderful flavour and would be considered one of the old fashioned fruits the likes of my grandfather would have grown. Last week we returned from England with several kilos for jam making. Visiting Kent and Herefo... |
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Stuie Davis posted a comment on Stuie Davis's blog entry:went to the giy meeting in Naul... half hour late and i was the first there! so no meeting :( was really looking forward to the talk on nutrition.next time fingers crossed
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Conn Prenderville posted in the group discussion topic "Greengage Plum":Thanks for the feedback Michael... from what you say I don't think it's a runner for the allotment. Between the site being very exposed and the likely damage from frost and wind I'll have to have a re-think :( However, it's better to find out ...
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Andy 4d wrote a blog entry: my 1st allotment...
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2 hour(s) ago
Arlene Walshe created a new event: GIY Ballina September Meeting.
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Paul O'Brien posted in the group discussion topic "Hand outs from Jo Newtons Polytunnel Talk":Hi John,
Click on groups, then click on the top line GIY Ennistymon. Then click on Discussions, Paul O'Brien |
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Miriam Heylin posted in the group discussion topic "Meeting":Hi Lorraine. I just sent you a message regarding Tralee GIIY. Our next meeting is:
Date: Wednesday, 15 September, 2010 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Shanakill Community Garden Topic: Growing Apples We are also ... |
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J & J McAleese posted in the group discussion topic "Broilers & final moments":I know I sound an absolute whimp (!) but would be grateful if somone could post the deatils of a slaughter house in Cappawhite. Maybe some day I will get to the point of doing it myself but would like to see it done first.
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For everyone who raises all types of poultry.
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Lots of chat about the lovely ways you can cook your GIY output!
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Polytunnells, Greenhouses, et al.
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Discussion group for all things organic..
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