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South Dublin Allotments Association 3rd Annual Open Day Saturday 25th July 2009 Friarstown Allotment Site, Bohernabreena, Tallaght A Big Thank You ...to the many people and organisations who helped make the day a resounding success. These include: the Mayor and staff of South Dublin County Council, the Green Communities Small Grants Scheme in conjunction with An Taisce, all the visitors - who came from as far afield as Longford and Carrickfergus, all the allotment holders who accommodated the influx of visitors and were so helpful in answering the multitude of questions, the Vegetable Competition Judges, the volunteers, Newlands Garden Centre, Tallaght News, Enfo/Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Teagasc, An Bord Bia, Irish Seed Savers Association, The Organic Centre and Crann Dair Chicken Rescue. It couldn't have happened without your contribution. From: the Committee.  |
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Website updated: 09/11/09 (check out 'News'.)
Many people in Dublin will be aware that there were many allotments sites situated throughout the city up to the late 1950s, but may be surprised to hear that allotments still exist in some areas and that a revival of interest in allotments has been steadily taking place in recent years. Allotments are plots of land, usually provided by local authorities, which are leased out to tenants (allotment holders), usually at a reasonable rent, for the purpose of growing food produce for private domestic use. At present there are local authority facilitated allotments at six locations in Dublin. There are waiting lists for all, and to apply, you contact the allotments section in the relevant Council area in which you live. South Dublin Allotments Association has no role in the allocation of allotment plots. South Dublin County Council Fingal County Council Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council There are no official local authority sites in Dublin City Council's administrative area at the moment, though there are small remnants of some old sites across the city. There are proposals to locate some sites in neighbourhood parks - watch this space for further details. Allotments provision in Ireland is low compared to other European countries. The UK, which has a strong allotments tradition, has 15 plots per 1,000 households. South Dublin Allotments Association was officially started in May 2004, with the aim of representing the views of those who garden on South Dublin County Council allotments, promoting the development of new allotment sites, and the activity of allotment gardening generally. Our membership is continually growing and new members are very welcome. The association continues to establish links with other groups to highlight the need for new allotments to be developed and fully maintained. This website is a work in progress. Suggestions and ideas for content are welcome. Keep logging on for updates. |
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