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Farming for Nature at The Barna Way

Farming for Nature at The Barna Way

Rena Blake and Lisa Fingleton are new Farming for Nature Ambassadors 2024-2025. Farming for Nature at The Barna Way, they ask how do we grow food, protect nature and be creative all at the same time? They are based just outside Ballybunion, North Kerry where they run...

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The Square Tomato Exhibition Opening 1st Feb 2025

The Square Tomato Exhibition Opening 1st Feb 2025

 “In one generation they will forget that tomatoes were round”. The Square Tomato Exhibition from 1st February to 22nd March 2025 at Siamsa Tire, Tralee. Inspired by the work of Indian writer and global food activist Dr Vandana Shiva, artist Lisa Fingleton, exposes the challenges of our food systems in terms of biodiversity, climate change and health.

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Scenic Roots Exhibition at Townhall Cavan until 6th Sept 2024

Scenic Roots Exhibition at Townhall Cavan until 6th Sept 2024

Scenic Roots is a group exhibition exploring rural life, queer identity, folklore, biodiversity, sustainability, the Anthropocene, and social and cultural influence, through drawing and sculpture. With artists Kian Benson Bailes, Laura Fitzgerald, Lisa Fingleton, Siobhán McGibbon, and Maria McKinney, curated by Laura O’Connor.

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KFEST

KFEST

SEE YOU ON SATURDAY AT K-Fest IN KILLORGLIN. 3PM FOR OUR FILMING SCREENING OF 'VOICES FROM THE FIELD' (CYMS THEATRE) Voices from the Field/Guthanna ón nGort (80 minutes), reflects the experiences of the ten farming families who have taken part in in the project. This...

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RTE Nationwide at The Barna Way

RTE Nationwide at The Barna Way

We are really delighted to be part of the RTE Nationwide special on biodiversity at 7pm this Wednesday 22nd May. The programme with include conversations about our journey at The Barna Way. We will also be focusing on biodiversity and creative projects based here at,...

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Brilliant Ballybunion Goes Wild

Brilliant Ballybunion Goes Wild

Really looking forward to hosting this Brilliant Ballybunion Event here at The Barna Way with artists Jennie Moran @hiluncheonette Katie O’Connor @caitomusic and photogrpapher Rena Blake @blake.rena_photography An evening of radical hospitality, creativity & music...

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OPEN LETTER TO THE PEOPLE OF IRELAND: Why don’t we know more about Ireland’s €2.4 Billion Military Exports?

OPEN LETTER TO THE PEOPLE OF IRELAND: Why don’t we know more about Ireland’s €2.4 Billion Military Exports?

If like me you are devastated by the proliferation of wars around the world and specifically the genocide of the people of Gaza, I believe it is essential that we look at our own role as a country. I have been extremely alarmed to learn of our growing military exports and believe we should have the right to know what is being produced in Ireland, by whom and where it is going.

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Brilliant Ballybunion Open Night (Booked Out)

Brilliant Ballybunion Open Night (Booked Out)

Brillliant Ballybunion is hosting an open night for people who are interested in being creative, growing food and protecting nature Brilliant Ballybunion is an exciting new Creative Climate Action project, supporting the  local community to creatively explore the...

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