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Writer in Residence - Kerri Ni Dochertaigh
Writing the Land Collaborative Arts Project CELT are delighted to welcome renowned nature writer and ecopoet Kerri Ni Dochertaigh as our Writer in Residence, taking place in partnership with the Woodland League and NatureCulture@LLN with thanks to funding awarded under the Irish Environmental Networks inaugural Andrew St Ledger Memorial Fund . Our Writer in Residence programme is part of our Writing the Land collaborative and creative platform with a focus on nature protect
Nov 7, 2025


Earth activism and social permaculture with Starhawk and Davie Philip.
We where greatly honored to welcome Starhawk for this inspiring 4 day event. Unfortunately Alfred Decker was not able to come but we were delighted to have the support of Davie Philip from Cultivate in Cloughjordan who cohosted this event with us. Earth Activism and Social Permaculture with Starhawk and Alfred Decker We live in a challenging time on the journey of humanity, but one which is also full of potential and possibility. Through our everyday actions we can activate
Sep 10, 2025


Wetlands come to life at Slieve Aughty Centre!
'' Exciting progress is underway on CELT’s wetland restoration project, part of our Biodiversity Action Plan Implementation funded by the Community Foundation Ireland and Burrenbeo Trust. Just a week after the new ponds were dug, they are already filling with water, bringing life back to the landscape. The former drainage ditch has been returned to a more natural, meandering form, with peat dams creating varied water levels and pools. According to Julius, the pond and drain b
Sep 10, 2025


CELT AGM 2025
CELT Board of Directors were delighted with the great support and interest from our members and the wonderful team of CELT tutors who turned out to join us for our first AGM without our cofounder, Bob Wilson, who sadly passed away in October last year. While we felt Bob's loss, we were greatly heartened to welcome two new people who stepped forward to join our Board of Directors, including the wonderfully creative and experienced Willow Weaver and CELT Tutor, Kate Burrows, a
Jan 23, 2025


Open Day: a Tribute to Co-Founder Bob Wilson
Celebrating Bob Wilson’s Legacy: A Day of Community, Nature, and Craft On November 24th, the Slieve Aughty Centre came alive as CELT...
Nov 24, 2024


Woodlands of Ireland Conference 2024
The Woodlands of Ireland Conference 2024 , with support from CELT (Centre for Environmental Living & Training) and the Irish...
Oct 9, 2024


Another Successful Weekend in the Hills at Slieve Aughty Centre
On September 28th and 29th, 2024, the Slieve Aughty Centre hosted another memorable Weekend in the Hills , bringing together crafters,...
Oct 9, 2024


Transformation of Plantations to Diverse Woodlands through Continuous Cover Forestry with Julius
On the 28th of July 2024, a group of around 25 eager participants gathered at Tony Mac's Public House to embark on an enlightening field...
Aug 7, 2024


CELT STORY TO DATE
CELT – Centre for Environmental Living & Training – is a national registered charity for environmental education and training, founded in...
Jul 21, 2023
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