Clongowes wood, Clane Road, Clane, kildare - W91 N9P7
The Old Garden
Clongowes wood College has kindly agreed to dedicate 6 acres of land to our project group for use as a community garden for the people of Clane and Rathcoffey. A company limited by guarantee (CLG) was formed of interested parties with the expertise necessary to manage this project and are wasting no time in getting this initiative off the ground.
Our vision is to provide allotments, community gardens, farm produce, employment, and horticultural training by March 2024.
Our Business Plan and Financial Projections require us to raise €100,000 to get started and have as matching funding for grants.
overview
This is an amazing and unique project totally devoted to educating all members of the community in growing their own food in an organic, sustainable and environmentally friendly way. The gardens are located on 6-acres with plots, market gardens, polytunnels, orchard, agroforestry, solar panels, rainwater harvest and many more regenerative features all adding to a 100% sustainable community project for the benefit of biodiversity and healing our planet.
where your money goes
We are looking to get initial funding through donations to help pay for the following:
- Gardening tools
- Storage for tools and equipment
- Pathways and fencing
- Plants, trees and compost
- Polytunels
- A classroom
history
The initiative is led by a dedicated team of individuals representing diverse backgrounds and expertise. With a profound sense of purpose and the necessary skill set, our team is committed to managing this project efficiently and effectively. A board was elected in September 2023.
We have actively engaged in comprehensive consultations with stakeholders, including residents, Kildare County Council, LEADER, grant-giving bodies, environmentalists local suppliers. These conversations have shaped our vision: by March 2024, we aim to offer garden plots, communal gardening spaces, employment opportunities, and horticultural training, fostering a thriving ecosystem for our community.
Unit 28B,
+353 (0) 93 52467
