The Shannon River Keepers project began by listening and connecting, across the Shannon catchment to individuals, community groups, environmental organisations, local authorities, landowners, farmers, fishers, researchers and cultural practitioners already caring for the river. Through collaborative mapping and relationship-building, we aim to seek to reveal the existing constellation of people and initiatives that together form the living guardianship of the Shannon. This e

On Wednesday, we held our first event, which was an exploration of the future of food and farming across the Shannon basin. It was a beautiful weave of farmers and people expressing their concerns, hopes and dreams - from facing the realities of short-term financial incentives, to excess pesticides and fertilisers, to recognising the need to go deeper into listening to the land and working in harmony with nature, rather than against it. Together, we explored the Rights of Riv

A vision for a Bioregional Source to Sea approach to care for the River Shannon - Saol na Sionainn - the Life of the Shannon. 'We exist to strengthen the relationships that allow rivers and communities to flourish together, and create long-term change for the Shannon’s health.' Renewing our relationship with the River Shannon through practical action, education, cultural revival, sacred connection, and advancing the Rights of the River Shannon. The Shannon River Keepers was e

Wonderful one day workshop nohow to Grow Gourmet & Medicinal Mushrooms on Logs with Forest Gardener Sean Bromley

A day long workshop exploring managing Water on the Land - Nature Restoration and Biodiversity took place on Sat, 08 Nov | 10.30 - 4.30pm Location: Slieve Aughty Centre, Kylebrack, Loughrea, H62DX77 We enjoyed a hugly informative and inspiring workshop on all things water management, ponds and wetlands, with renowned environmental consultant and author Féidhlim Harty. During the day long workshop we explored the wetlands and ponds recently dug in August this year at the Sli

A Huge Thank You to Brendan Guinan and Fior Bhia Farm We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Brendan Guinan for an incredible day...