ABOUT THE FARM HOLDING

Áit Dúlra Organic Farm, meaning place of nature, is a 26 acre farm registered organic with IOA since 1999.  The farm is also registered with DAFM to hold cattle, sheep and equines.  There is also a forestry enterprise.  There are six horse stables and two commercial poly-tunnels, as well as an orchard and soft fruit trees.  There are 13.5 acres of mature forestry and a walking and trekking path has been established on one of these parcels.

The farm is also part of the GLAS scheme (The Green, Low-Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme) which is part of the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. It provides funding to farmers in return for delivering environmental management on their land.

Having lived abroad for 15 years John has worked with many nationalities and people of diverse social backgrounds.

A SOCIAL FARMING DAY

• Assisting with animal husbandry (cattle and horses)
• Organic farming and horticulture in poly-tunnels
• Fence repair
• Orchard pruning and maintenance
• Walks to the forest and collection of fire wood
• Bird and bat box maintenance
• Hope to establish arts and crafts/woodwork in workshop

LOCAL & COMMUNITY INTERESTS

John and Noreen are part of the local heritage group and enjoy forestry walks and watching wildlife and birds.