ABOUT THE FARM HOLDING
Eamonn and Nathalie have managed their small 15-acre organic poultry, vegetable, and fruit farm for over 17 years. In the past, they had laying hens but now they have small flock of sheep plus a lot of apple trees and young native Irish trees that they planted. They still produce some vegetables but mostly for themselves and some neighbours also grow some things here.
There is a sustainable composting area where the compost is managed and spread across the vegetation on the farm. The main meal is always at midday when helpers are involved in the preparation, creating a focal point for being together and enjoying the homegrown fruit and veg.
The farm has been “social” over the years as Eamonn and Nathalie have welcomed WOOFERS, agricultural students, and international visitors of all abilities. Nathalie worked in Camphill community and has a level 5 in Community care. She is inspired to share farming and gardening with people. Eamonn grew up on a farm and studied engineering – his return to the land was also inspired by sharing this work with people. Over the years they have had visitors from various settings for a change of scenery and farm experience.
A SOCIAL FARMING DAY
- Visiting the ewes and feeding them
- Fruit and veg growing: cleaning and washing boxes for veg for growing, sowing seeds, planting, weeding, protecting fruit and veg from birds, and harvesting.
- Preparing wool and flax for spinning and weaving
- Other activities: hedge cutting, collecting and bringing in wood for the winter, repairing and painting, preparing lunch for farm workers.
LOCAL & COMMUNITY INTERESTS
Eamonn plays Irish traditional music and Nathalie is involved with Camphill Callan, L’Arche and KCat.