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The Radical Art of Growing Food

The Radical Art of Growing Food

For over twenty years, much of  my life and arts practice, has been focused on food systems and the increasingly radical acts of growing organic food, saving seeds and planting trees. The word ‘radical’  originates from the Latin word ‘radix’, meaning ‘root’. I like the idea of getting to the root of complex and interconnected issues in order to achieve the transformation we need to see in our food systems. I believe in the radical art of growing food.

What if We Were Brilliant? Community Celebration with President Connolly and Minister O’Donovan

What if We Were Brilliant? Community Celebration with President Connolly and Minister O’Donovan

Brilliant Ballybunion was delighted to welcome Uachtarán na hÉireann, President Catherine Connolly and Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan and 500 guests to Ballybunion on  Friday 30th January. Both attended ‘What if We Were Brilliant?’, a celebration event to mark the culmination of this dynamic, community-led, creative climate action initiative. Over the last two years the Brilliant Ballybunion group has been focusing on growing food, being creative and protecting nature.

The 30 Day Local Food Challenge

The 30 Day Local Food Challenge #30daylocalfoodchallenge Join the 30 day local food challenge this September to eat fresh local food, reduce air miles and support local growers. If the food is organic/chemical free you also are doing your part to protect soil, biodiversity, water and health.  Lots...

Lisa Fingleton Ar An Bhfeirm: Corca Dhuibhne Inbhuanaithe

Lisa Fingleton Ar An Bhfeirm: Corca Dhuibhne Inbhuanaithe Tugann Lisa Fingleton, an t-ealaíontóir a ceapadh do thionscadal Chorca Dhuibhne Inbhuanaithe – A Creative Imagining léargas ar roinnt den obair atá ar siúl aici leis na teaghlaigh feirmeoireachta ar leithinis an Daingin. Tá muintir Uí Chíobháin – Séamus, Eibhlín agus...