Our main objective is to conserve Ireland’s very special and threatened plant genetic resources. Our work focuses on the preservation of heirloom and heritage food crop varieties that are suitable for Ireland’s unique growing conditions.
Irish Seed Savers Association maintains the country’s public seed bank with over 600 non-commercially available varieties of seed. We conserve and grow heritage apple trees and other fruit tree varieties. We run workshops throughout the year on various topics to help inform and teach others how to save seeds and grow their own food and be self-sustainable and to help encourage greater food security for future generations. We Grow, Preserve, Conserve and Share both our seeds, our knowledge and our love for the land. You can find information on our workshops and how to follow us throughout our website.
Opening Hours
Tues – Fri 10.00am-4.30pm
Sat 12pm – 4.30pm
Closed Sun – Mon
We run a wide range of workshops here at Irish Seed Savers throughout the year. Our adult workshops are designed to empower you to grow your own food, work in harmony with nature and to lead a more sustainable lifestyle.
For more information and bookings please use the dropdown menu under the ‘workshops’ heading. We look forward to welcoming you to our heritage seed gardens and orchards for a fun filled learning experience.