The Organic Centre
@theorganiccentre
Charity & social enterprise promoting organic growing & sustainable living since 1995. Community garden, MSLETB & weekend training, workshops, tours & events. Shop on-site & online,Grass Roof cafe.Leitrim, reland
Join master stone waller Ronan Crehan at the Organic Centre for a weekend of dry stone walling on August 8/9th. An incredible opportunity to learn this heritage skill for your own land, and to keep the skill alive. Book through our website. #heritage www.theorganiccentre.ie/event/dry-st...
We were absolutely honoured to have the 10th President of Ireland Catherine Connolly visit the Organic Centre, Thursday 30th July. She was treated to a tour and presented with the an apple tree. We were delighted to be invited to plant at Áras an Uachtaráin. @president.ie @irishenvnet.bsky.social
Important notice! The Organic Centre shop and grounds are shut this Thursday 30th July from 2pm for a private event. We are sorry for any inconvenience this might cause.
Hilmalyan Balsam Bash tonight Monday 13th July 7 pm in Glenaniff, Eircode F91 HE20 A couple of hours pulling balsam can help to curb the spread of this invasive before serious harm is done to the critically important local rivers.
We are delighted to be joined by nutrition & lifestyle advisor, Fran Norgate for “Rewild Your Energy” on Sat July 11th. A perfect Summer reset. For info and to book. @irishenvnet.bsky.social www.theorganiccentre.ie/event/rewild... #Health #Lifestyle #Reset #Nature #Leitrim #Ireland
One last space available for one lucky participant this weekend for Tom O Briens’ Basket Making course at the Organic Centre.Grab it while you can. Come along to the weekends course and you can go away with a timeless basket. 13th and 14th June. Click here www.theorganiccentre.ie/event/willow...
We are delighted to have @WildlifeKildare with us on Monday 18th at 7pm to hear about the moving work they do. #BiodiversityWeek2026 www.eventbrite.ie/e/kildare-wi... @irishenvnet.bsky.social
Celebrate nature at the Organic Centre,this Biodiversity Week from May 15th to 24th May. Free talks: Community pilot to help algae bloom,Kildare Wildlife rescue, Sabine on Marsh Fritillary butterfly & Dr Adam Smith on Snapshot project www.theorganiccentre.ie/page/biodive... @irishenvnet.bsky.social
Easter Hare Trail continues until Sunday 12th April. Get your map at the shop. Find the “hares” around the centre & claim reward when completed the adventure. 10am to 4pm-5 euro per child.The Grass roof cafe will be open for nibbles during the period. www.theorganiccentre.ie/page/easter-...
Great to have Angelo Galatolo(Food Scientist,Teagasc Food Research Centre) discussing food security & Rosetta project & developing ways to combat food waste, on our Potato Day.Pictured L/R Brian Smyth,Cllr Eddie Mitchell, Stephen Campbell, with Angelo. @teagasc.bsky.social @irishenvnet.bsky.social
Potato Day: March 1st. 12-4pm Craft & food Market. Large national supply & variation of quality seed potatoes for sale in shop. Tours & demos, Loy association of ireland, Boxty making, Wool Spinning, Basket Weaving, Arts/craft for children. Café open on day. Free entry. @irishenvnet.bsky.social
The Organic shop is back open this weekend! Sat/Sun & bank holiday Monday. Take a stroll to Fowleys falls & our 19 acre site. Pop by to our shop and grab a coffee in the cafe. Get one of the Brigid’s crosses made by Steffi on her workshop. #stbrigidsday #imbolc #ireland @irishenvnet.bsky.social
Coming soon to the Organic Centre “The Grapevine Year’ Sat Feb 7th: Join Andrew Watson, (40 years gardening experience) with hands on knowledge on starting off & taking care of your vines. Seasonal series of workshops that can be taken separately or together. www.theorganiccentre.ie/event/the-gr...
Representatives from the Organic Centre were delighted to meet @president.ie while she visited @sligorovers.bsky.social due to our partnership work with Rovers on a veg box scheme. We presented the President with a hamper of quality locally produced goods #organic #Ireland @irishenvnet.bsky.social
Due to the hazardous road conditions-Monday 5th Jan. Please stay safe everyone.
A very happy Christmas from all the staff at the Organic Centre and thanks to you all for your support over the year. We are closed Wednesday, 24 December and thereafter – and reopen again on Friday, 2 January. Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #Christmas #Leitrim #Ireland
On Sun Nov 2nd 2025 We are delighted to welcome back Eimear O Neill for a day of hand spinning in “From Fleece to Fabric” To find out more or to book, click www.theorganiccentre.ie/event/from-f... On income supports? Ring 0719854338 to avail of 15 per cent discount. @irishheritagetrust.bsky.social
Next weekend at the Organic Centre, join Ollan Herr from Zero Waste Alliance Ireland for “Domestic wastewater & Reed beds” Saturday 01st Nov, 10am to 4pm. To find out more or to book www.theorganiccentre.ie/event/domest... @irishenvnet.bsky.social @zerowasteeurope.eu
New president of Ireland Catherine Connolly not only has a fondness for football, she also loves apple juice! Catherine got a bottle of the Organic Centres juice on the campaign trail, saying it wouldn't last long! Go hiontach Catherine! #Aras25 @president.ie @catherinegalway.bsky.social
Samhain at the Organic Centre with Halloween Trail, folklore, swap shop, arts and craft, Barmbrack and Colcannon at the cafe. Bank holiday Monday 27th Oct 12-4pm Great weekend to visit with parade also on Saturday. www.theorganiccentre.ie/page/Samhain #Samhain #Halloween
One space has become available in two of our v popular courses this weekend.We don’t anticipate them to last long! Book fast www.theorganiccentre.ie/event/dry-st... for Dry Stone Wall with Ronan Crehan, and www.theorganiccentre.ie/event/willow... for Willow basket weaving with Tom O Brien. #Ireland
Our shop and cafe is now open again. Thanks for your continuing support. #OrganicCentre #stormamy @irishenvnet.bsky.social
Emergency Update: The Organic Centre is closed today due to damage to our site, flooding, and the danger of falling trees. Your support is valued to get on top of all work needed to do. www.idonate.ie/donate/cause... #StormAmy #OrganicCentre @irishenvnet.bsky.social @codohertynews.bsky.social
We are remaining closed today Saturday Oct 4th due to Storm Amy. We hope everyone is safe. Tabhair aire. 🙏
Plan your Autumn escape now. For all you foragers out there, we've added another date for “Mushroom foraging' with Funghi Finn himself. Catch him before the end of season. Sign up now for Sunday 12th Oct, 12-4pm. www.theorganiccentre.ie/event/wild-m...
The menu at the Grass Roof Cafe for our Apple Day festival this Sunday 28th from 12-4pm. Free entry. More info about the day here. #Leitrim #Ireland www.theorganiccentre.ie/page/whats-o... @irishenvnet.bsky.social @failte-ireland.bsky.social
Apple day Festival at the Organic Centre Sun Sep 28th from 12-4pm. Free entry. Apple pressing, Market,Talks by fruit experts, Craft demonstrations. Big Owen visiting alpacas. Arts/Craft for the children. Grass Roof cafe open for lunch on the day with Lily. www.theorganiccentre.ie/page/whats-o...
Thanks everyone who came to Culture Night screening of ‘Birdsong’. To Leitrim County Council Arts Office for their support & heartfelt thanks to producer @rosswhitakertv.bsky.social With food by Lily Conlon formally of Caife Bia Slainte. #OnenightForall #OicheDarSaol #CultureNight #OicheChultuir
Manager of the Organic Centre and proud Donegal man, Stephen Campbell celebrates Love Donegal day. #LoveDonegal