News Archive
'Recession beater' budget polytunnel service
Growing your own food in polytunnels is a great way to beat the weather and the credit crunch.
2008 Courses Update
Interested in learning Organic Gardening skills throughout the year? There are still a few places available on our Complete Garden Courses in Clare and Wicklow, starting on 16 Feb and 20 Feb re
Apple Day at The Organic Centre Sunday 7th October
The Organic Centre, Rossinver, Co. Leitrim hosts the annual Apple Day on Sunday, 7th October from 11 am - 5 pm. Tickets are €5, concessions €3, children go free.
BENWISKIN CENTRE & ORGANIC CENTRE SUMMER SPECIALS
Combine an exciting learning experience at Irelands
Building Peace through our Shared Environment
Over the last two years The Organic Centre has engaged more than 1000 participants in their Community Garden and Schools Project "Building Peace through our Shared Environment". The p
Employment Opportunity
The Organic Centre wishes to appoint the following staff:
Coordinator for FETAC Level 5 Organic Horticulture programme (FAS Local Training Initiative
EXTRA COURSE! MICRO HYDRO OCTOBER 25
This popular course will be repeated on SUnday October 25 at The Organic Centre in Leitrim. Rob Doyle will introduce the concept of micro hydro power generation, look at suitable locations an
EXTRA DATES FOR COURSES!
Last chance this year to do the one day course Organic Gardening for Beginners on Sunday April 6. Other extra dates
Extra Polytunnel Course
This popular one-day introductory course on Growing in Polytunnels with Craig Sands is repeated on Sunday November 1.
Extra Polytunnel course November 16
Great news for anyone thinking of buying a polytunnel or wondering what to do with the one you have. Due to demand the Centre will run an extra Introduction to Polytunnel course on November 16
Fantastic mid-week summer course at The Organic Centre, Rossinver, Co. Leitrim
Learn How to Live the Good Life….
Monday July 20th to Friday July 24th incl.
FREE GARDEN PASS
Green Christmas Craft Fair 11.00am - 5.00pm Sunday Nov 30 at the Organic Centre.
- Quality Garden Tools, Ecological Books and Products
- Organic Seeds
- Handmade Jewellery, Soaps, Handknits
- Woodcrafts and Artisan Crafts
- Candles, Pai
Launch of Nature Trail at the Organic Centre Friday 7 September
This Nature Trail has been developed by pupils from two secondary schools in Leitrim under the guidance of the Organic Centre.
Launch of Organic Guide to Ireland
The Organic Centre in partnership with The Soil Assocation are pleased to announce to launch of the new Organic Guide
Micro Hydro Course - New Date
Micro Hydro – an introductory 1-day course with Rob Doyle at The Organic Centre on Saturday 23rd August 08
Minister Trevor Sargent praises Organic Centre Community Gardens
The Annual Harvest Celebration of the Community Garden Projects across the North West took place on Thursday last at the Organic Centre, Rossinver, County Leitrim, attended by Mr.
NEWSFLASH! EXTRA COURSE!
Organic Centre Potato Day March 16
Our 10th. annual Potato Day coincides this year with The International Year of the Potato. We are delighted to welcome Minister Trevor Sargent who will attend in the afternoon.
Organic Walk & Talk - Wicklow
Carraig Dulra, host to The Organic Centre's Wicklow-based courses, is having an Organic Week
Programme for 7th Organic Fair and NW Food Fest
The North West Food Fest has grown out of the enthusiasm of local growers, farmers, shopkeepers,and restarateurs who are passionate about the food created in the region.
Programme for National Organic Week at The Organic Centre 14th – 17th September 08
(Saturday 13th September Harvestfeast in Drumshanbo)
Download the full course and seed catalogue (6 Meg Adobe Acrobat file)