Products & Offerings

The products and services listed below are a great opportunity for you to engage with, and meaningfully support, our Farming For Nature Ambassadors. These are listed under various themes (Food Products, Education, Accommodation and Other) and ordered alphabetically by farmers’ names.

Farming for Nature cannot accept responsibility for the quality of the products or services offered but we are happy to recommend these wonderful Ambassadors to you and we would encourage you to avail of their offers. Don’t forget to tell your friends and also let us know how you get on!

 

Food Products

Beef

  • Cathal & Bronagh O’Rourke provide Burren Premium Organic Beef 100% grass-fed beef and out wintered on the Burren. They are FFN Ambassadors sincce 2022. See their farm profile here. You can buy on line with nationwide delivery at burrenpremiumbeef.ie or call Bronagh on 0863990440 or email [email protected]
  • Clive Bright of Rare Ruminare in Co.Sligo sells 100% grass-fed organic Irish beef from animals that are free to graze on species-rich pastures.  Clive is an FFN Ambassador from 2019, see his farm profile here.  You can buy the beef and rose veal boxes directly online from here.
  • Darina Allen of Ballymaloe Cookery School in Co.Cork has a farm shop based on her 100 acre farm.  Customers are able to buy beef directly from the farm shop on site.  Darina is a FFN Ambassador from June 2020, see her farm profile here.  For more information see here.
  • Drumanilra Farm supply their Honestly Farm Shops (in Carrick-on-Shannon and Strandhill) with a selection of organic Dexter beef produce. Customers can buy beef via their website and pickup in the store or opt for home delivery. More info here. Drumanilra Farm are FFN Ambassadors since October 2023, see their farm profile here.
  • Gerry Fitzsimons produces 100% grass-fed and organic beef which he sells direct to customers via meat boxes. Gerry is an Ambassador since 2022. You can see his farm profile here. Should you wish to find out more information re purchasing this meat please contact Gerry via [email protected].
  • James Gilmartin sells pastured raised, organic beef directly to customers from his farm near Manorhamilton Co. Leitrim. James is a FFN Ambassador since October 2023, see his farm profile here. You can contact James on 086 3998432.
  • Joe and Eileen Condon of Omega Beef Direct in Co.Tipperary sell grass-fed Irish organic Galloway beef fed 100% outside in upland areas.  Joe and Eileen are FFN Ambassadors from 2019, see their farm profile here.  You can buy the beef directly online from here or email them on [email protected]
  • John McHugh of Clondarrig Community Farm in Co.Laois has 100% forage fed organic (no grain supplements) beef at various stages through the year.  John is an FFN Ambassador from 2020, see his farm profile here.  To contact him email [email protected]
  • Mark and Alison Hurst of Featherfield Farm in Co.Kildare sell  100% grass-fed Irish organic Dexter beef.  Mark and Alison are FFN Ambassadors from 2019, see their farm profile here.  You can buy the beef directly online from here.
  • Mimi and Owen Crawford of Crawfords Farm in Co.Tipperary sell organic 100% grass-fed beef.  They are FFN Ambassadors from 2020.  See their farm profile here.  You can buy their beef directly online from here.
  • Sean O’Farrell of Cloncannon BioFarm in Co. Tipperary sells weanlings from his farm.   These are Aberdeen Angus, organic and spring born.   Sean is an FFN Ambassador from 2018, see his farm profile here.  You can buy the weanlings directly from him by contacting Sean on 087 9227957.

Lamb

  • Ailbhe Gerrard of Brookfield Farm in Co. Tipperary has a certified organic sheep flock. She sells full and half lambs directly to customers.  Ailbhe is an FFN honorary Ambassador from 2019, see her farm profile here.  You can buy the lamb directly online from here.
  • Blátnaid Gallagher sells organic Heritage Galway Lamb from her farm in Galway. Blátnaid is a FFN Ambassador since 2023, see her farm profile here. Blátnaid can be contacted on [email protected].
  • Calvey Family of Achill Mountain Lamb in Co.Mayo sell mountain fed lamb products from their farm and neighbours’ farms.  Martina and her family were FFN Ambassadors from 2018, see their farm profile here.  You can buy the lamb directly online from here.
  • Cathal Mooney of Heatherhill Farm in Co. Donegal has a certified organic sheep flock. He sells full and half lambs directly to customers.  Cathal is an FFN honorary Ambassador from 2021, see his farm profile here.  You can buy the lamb directly online from here.
  • James Gilmartin sells pastured raised, organic lamb directly to customers from his farm near Manorhamilton Co. Leitrim. James is a FFN Ambassador since October 2023, see his farm profile here. You can contact James on 086 3998432.
  • Mark and Alison Hurst of Featherfield Farm in Co.Kildare sell  organic lamb.  Mark and Alison are FFN Ambassadors from 2019, see their farm profile here.  You can buy the lamb directly by contacting them here either for pick up at the farm shop or they can send out by mail.  More information on the lamb here.

Chicken & other Poultry

  • Cathal Mooney of Heatherhill Farm in Co. Donegal sells turkeys and chickens directly to customers.  Cathal is an FFN honorary Ambassador from 2021, see his farm profile here.  You can buy the poultry directly online from here.
  • James Gilmartin sells pastured raised, organic turkey directly to customers from his farm near Manorhamilton Co. Leitrim. James is a FFN Ambassador since October 2023, see his farm profile here. You can contact James on 086 3998432.
  • Mark and Alison Hurst of Featherfield Farm in Co.Kildare sell organic free range chickens that graze amongst the livestock.  Mark and Alison are FFN Ambassadors from 2019, see their farm profile here. You can buy the chicken by contacting them here either for pick up at the farm shop or they can send out by mail.
  • Moyhill Community Farm in Co.Clare have turkey crowns or whole turkeys for sale.  They are FFN Ambassador since August 2020, see their farm profile here.  You can buy their turkeys online by following this link.
  • Mimi and Owen Crawford of Crawfords Farm in Co.Tipperary sell organic duck and chicken.  They are FFN Ambassadors from 2020.  See their farm profile here.  You can buy their beef directly online from here.
  • Sean O’Farrell of Cloncannon BioFarm in Co. Tipperary sells organic free range chicken.  Sean is an FFN Ambassador from 2018, see his farm profile here.  You can buy the chicken directly from his farm. Contact Sean on 087 9227957 for more information.

Pig

  • Cathal Mooney of Heatherhill Farm in Co. Donegal sells woodland pork directly to customers.  Cathal is an FFN honorary Ambassador from 2021, see his farm profile here.  You can buy the pig products directly online from here.
  • Mimi and Owen Crawford of Crawfords Farm in Co.Tipperary sell organic pork and bacon.  They are FFN Ambassadors from 2020.  See their farm profile here.  You can buy their beef directly online from here.
  • Sean O’Farrell of Clanconnon BioFarm in Co. Tipperary sells organic pork and bacon from outdoor breeds that are free ranging.  Sean is an FFN Ambassador from 2019, see his farm profile here.  You can buy the pork directly from his farm.  Contact Sean on 087 9227957 for more information.

Vegetables

  • Aonghus O’Coistealbha of An Garraí Glas in Connemara sells a range of organic, fresh vegetable produce. Aonghus is an Ambassador since 2022, see his farm profile here. There is a farmshop during the summer months and produce is for sale in local shops in the area. Find out more here.
  • Darina Allen of Ballymaloe Cookery School in Co.Cork has a farm shop based on her 100 acre farm.  Customers are able to buy fruit and vegetable grow in the 1 acre grasshouse and vegetable beds directly from the farm shop on site.  Darina is a FFN Ambassador from June 2020, see her farm profile here.  For more information on buying see here.
  • Drumanilra Farm supply their Honestly Farm Shops (in Carrick-on-Shannon and Strandhill) with a selection of organic fruit and vegetable produce. Customers can buy via their website and pickup in the store or opt for home delivery. More info here. Drumanilra Farm are FFN Ambassadors since October 2023, see their farm profile here.
  • Jim Cronin of Bridgetown, Co.Clare sells his salads and vegetables in the Urban Coop and Eats of Eden both in Limerick, and Supervalu in Killaloe. Jim is a FFN Ambassador from October 2020, see his farm profile here.  For more information on his horticulture courses go here.
  • Joe and Aoife O’Reilly of Glasraí Organic Farm sell a variety of fruit, vegetables and other organic produce via their online shop or at farmers markets in Mayo. They have been ambassadors since 2021.  See more about their farm here.  To find out go here.
  •  Kate Egan of An Ghrian Glas in Co. Westmeath grows chemical free fruit and vegetables. While she no longer sells at markets and commercially, she will be holding Harvest Tours in 2023 where people can come and harvest or pick their own food.  Keep an eye on her social media. Kate is an FFN Ambassador from 2019, see her farm profile here.
  • Moyhill Community Farm in Co.Clare have a weekly vegetable box.  They are FFN Ambassador since August 2020, see their farm profile here.  You can sign up to their week vegetable box by following this link.
  • Patrick Frankel of Kilbrack Organic Farm in Co.Cork sells organic vegetables.  Patrick is an FFN Ambassador since 2020, see his farm profile here.  You can buy vegetables directly from him through Mallow Neighbourfood, Coalquay Farmers market, or pick up a weekly vegetable box from his farm in Doneraile.  More information on Patrick farm and his vegetables on his website here.
  • Sean O’Farrell of Cloncannon BioFarm in Co. Tipperary sells organic vegetables.  Sean is an FFN Ambassador from 2018, see his farm profile here.  You can buy his vegetables directly from him at his farmer markets. Contact Sean on 087 9227957 for more information.
  • Thomas and Claire O’Connor of Manna Organic Farm in Co. Kerry, sell a wide range of organic fruit, vegetables and wholefoods direct from their own and other local organic farms at their Manna Organic Farm Store in Tralee Co Kerry.  Thomas and Claire are FFN Ambassadors 2019 and winners of the public vote. See their farm profile here.  Visit www.mannaorgnaicstore.ie for more information about their shop and farm.
  • Trevor Harris of Cooltrim Organic Farm in Co.Kildare sells his vegetables at Avoca, Mortons and Supervalu.  Trevor is a FFN Ambassador from October 2020.  See his farm profile here.

Dairy Products

  • Darina Allen of Ballymaloe Cookery School in Co.Cork has a farm shop based on her 100 acre farm.  Customers are able to buy organic raw milk directly  from the farm shop on site.  Darina is a FFN Ambassador from 2019, see her farm profile here.  For more information see here.
  • John McHugh of Clondarrig Community Farm in Co.Laois has A2A2  organic raw milk available from his farm and also sells cheese.  John is an FFN Ambassador from 2020, see his farm profile here. To contact him email [email protected]
  • Lisa Gifford along with her daughter Gypsy and daughter-in-law Richelle manage Leitrim Hill Creamery where they produce farm-house goats cheese in their on-farm micro-dairy. They attend farmers markets in Carrick-on-Shannon (Thursdays), Manorhamilton (Fridays) and in Boyle and Sligo (Saturdays). They have recently opened The Hidden Corner Cheese Shop in Carrick-on-Shannon. Lisa is a FFN Ambassador since October 2023, more info on her farm here. Contact them via Instagram here.
  • Mimi and Owen Crawford of Crawfords Farm in Co.Tipperary sell organic raw milk, cream, butter and buttermilk.  These are available from 10 different counties across Ireland.  They are FFN Ambassadors from 2020.  See their farm profile here.  You can see where to buy from here
  • Sean Condon of Templeroe Dairy in Co Limerick sells Organic, raw cows milk. Sean is a FFN Ambassador from 2022, see his farm profile here. You can purchase this milk from the farm, online and from a series of stores, all information on the website here.
  • Sinead Moran & Michael McGrath of Gleann Buí Farm, Micro Dairy in Co.Mayo sell raw/pasteurized milk and other dairy products direct to customers and stores. They operate seasonally with milk available from February to November. Sinead and Mick are a FFN Ambassadors from October 2020, see their farm profile here.  For more information email them here. Or check out their website www.gleannbuifarm.ie & social media @gleannbuifarm

Eggs

  • Blátnaid Gallagher sells goose eggs for hatching from her farm in Galway. Blátnaid is a FFN Ambassador since 2023, see her farm profile here. Blátnaid can be contacted on [email protected].
  • Cathal Mooney of Heatherhill Farm in Co. Donegal sells pastured eggs directly to customers. Cathal is an FFN honorary Ambassador from 2021, see his farm profile here.  You can buy the poultry directly online from here.
  • Darina Allen of Ballymaloe Cookery School in Co.Cork has a farm shop based on her 100 acre farm.  Customers are able to buy free range eggs directly  from the farm shop on site.  Darina is a FFN Ambassador from 2019, see her farm profile here.  For more information see here.
  • Drumanilra Farm supply their Honestly Farm Shops (in Carrick-on-Shannon and Strandhill) with organic organic eggs. Customers can buy via their website and pickup in the store or opt for home delivery. More info here. Drumanilra Farm are FFN Ambassadors since October 2023, see their farm profile here.
  • James Gilmartin sells pastured raised, free range, organic chicken eggs directly to customers from his farm near Manorhamilton Co. Leitrim. James is a FFN Ambassador since October 2023, see his farm profile here. You can contact James on 086 3998432.
  • Mark and Alison Hurst of Featherfield Farm in Co.Kildare sell organic free range eggs.  Mark and Alison are FFN Ambassadors from 2019, see their farm profile here.  You can buy the eggs directly from their farm gate.  See here for more information on how to get to their farm.
  • Mimi and Owen Crawford of Crawfords Farm in Co.Tipperary sell organic duck and chicken eggs  They are FFN Ambassadors from 2020.  See their farm profile here.  You can buy their beef directly online from here.
  • Norman Dunne & his family produces pastured eggs which are sold directly to customers via an honesty box near their farm in Owenstown Co. Kildare. Norman and his farther Michael are FFN Ambassadors since 2021, see their farm profile here. More info on their honesty box produce here or contact them here.
  • Sinead Moran & Michael McGrath of Gleannbui Dairy Farm in Co.Mayo sell pastured raised, free range, organic chicken eggs directly to customers. Sinead and Mick are a FFN Ambassadors from October 2020, see their farm profile here.  For more information email them here.

Cereals

  • Mark Gillanders of Irish Organic Mill grows, mills and sells Organic Irish Wheat Flour. Mark is a FFN Ambassador since 2022, see his farm profile here. You can purchase the flour produce online or in various stores throughout the country, all information on the website here.
  • Pat Lalor of Ballard Organic farm in Co.Westmeath sells organic oats and related products like cookies under the brand Kilbeggan Organic Oats.  Pat is a FFN Ambassador since March 2021, see his farm profile here.  You can buy his products directly online here.

Bees & Honey

  • Ailbhe Gerrard of Brookfield Farm in Co. Tipperary sells raw honey.  Ailbhe is an Ambassador since 2020, see her farm profile here.  You can buy the raw honey directly online from here.
  • Mark and Alison Hurst of Featherfield Farm in Co.Kildare sell raw honey.  Mark and Alison are FFN Ambassadors from 2019, see their farm profile here.  You can buy the honey directly by contacting them here either for pick up at the farm shop or they can send out by mail.
  • Olly Nolan of Olly’s Farm in Co. Dublin sells raw honey.  Olly became an FFN Ambassador in March 2020, see his farm profile here.  You can go on bee keeping experiences.  You can find more information or buy the raw honey directly online from here.

Education

Walks & Tours

  • Ailbhe Gerrard of Brookfield Farm in Co. Tipperary  welcomes visitors for meadow tours, yoga retreats, honey tastings, beeswax candle making and more.  Ailbhe is an FFN honorary Ambassador from 2019, see her farm profile here.  For upcoming events and booking see here.
  • Andrew Chilton and his family offer Alpaca tours on their Alpaca Farm in Co Roscommon. Andrew is an Ambassador since 2022, see his farm profile here. For more info on the tours and to book click here.
  • Brigid O’Connor provides a Shepherds Farm Walk on her organic hill sheep farm in Gleann na nGealt outside Camp Co. Kerry. Brigid is a FFN Ambassador since 2022, see her farm profile here. To book the walk and see reviews, photos etc. click here.
  • Cathal Mooney of Heatherhill Farm in Co. Donegal provides farm tours throughout the summer months.  Cathal is an FFN honorary Ambassador from 2021, see his farm profile here.  You can see details on the farm tours here.
  • Cathal & Bronagh O’Rourke provide farm walks and tours on their farm in the Burren. See their farm profile here. Visit burrenfarmexperience.ie or call Bronagh on 0863990440 or email [email protected]
  • Darina Allen of Ballymaloe Cookery School in Co.Cork has a open farm her 100 acre farm.  This is open every day.  Visitors are able to view the vegetable gardens, microdairy, farm shop and eat food in the cafe straight from the farm.  Darina is a FFN Ambassador from June 2020, see her farm profile here.  For more information see here.
  • Irish Seed Savers Association in Co. Clare offer tours and walks on their site. Advance booking is required. ISSA are the June 2021 FFN Ambassadors. All details can be found on their website www.irishseedsavers.ie
  • Kate Egan of An Ghrian Glas in Co. Westmeath offers farm walks and educational tours on request.  Kate is an FFN Ambassador from 2019, see her farm profile here.  Email Kate on [email protected] for information on availability.
  • Moyhill Community Farm in Co.Clare organise regular tours on the farm on the first Saturday of the month. They are FFN Ambassador since August 2020, see their farm profile here.  More information here.
  • Oliver Nagle in the Burren, Co.Clare offers walks on their mountain in Pollough Co. Clare.   This information on farming in the Burren & history of the Burren. Added value includes yoga, meditation, mindfulness and poetry on both the walk and in their farm-based yoga studio. Oliver is a FFN ambassador from 2019, see his farm profile here. For more information contact Oliver on 0869582508 or Colette 0868398008
  • Olly Nolan of Olly’s Farm in Co. Dublin offers farm tours including being a beekeeper for the day.  Olly became an FFN Ambassador in March 2020, see his farm profile here.    You can find more information online here.
  • Padraig Corcoran of Mount Plunkett Farm in Co. Roscommon offers walks on his Biodiversity Farm.  Padraig is a FFN ambassador from 2018, see his farm profile here.  You can contact Padraig directly on  email: [email protected].
  • Sinead Moran & Michael McGrath of Gleannbui Dairy Farm in Co.Mayo offer tours to groups of interested parties.  Sinead and Mick are a FFN Ambassadors from October 2020, see their farm profile here. To visit the farm just get in touch with them at [email protected] and they will do our best to accommodate you.
  • Thomas and Claire O’Connor of Manna Organic Farm in Co. Kerry hold open farms day and meitheals on their farm.  Thomas and Claire are FFN Ambassadors from 2019, see their farm profile here.  For more info go here or follow them on Facebook MannaOrganicFarmAndStore and instagram www.instagram.com/mannaorganicstore/
  • Tommy Earley of Mount Allen Farm in Co.Roscommon offers farm tours with specific guidance on habitat management and biodiversity identification under the name ‘Mount Allen EcoTours’.  Tommy is an FFN Ambassador from 2019, see his farm profile here.  For booking, contact Tommy directly on 086  2536672 or go here.

Courses & workshops

  • Cathal Mooney of Heatherhill Farm in Co. Donegal holds different workshops on his land including poultry handling and a 9 day course with Richard Perkins in 2022.  Cathal is an FFN honorary Ambassador from 2021, see his farm profile here.  You can find out more here.
  • Darina Allen of Ballymaloe Cookery School in Co.Cork has a permanent onsite cookery school within her 100 acre farm.  Through this Darina offers many courses around food sustainability, soil fertility and food production.  Darina is a FFN Ambassador from June 2020, see her farm profile here.  For upcoming courses see here.
  • Irish Seed Savers Association in Co. Clare offer a variety of courses and workshops. Advance booking is required. ISSA are the June 2021 FFN Ambassadors. All details can be found on their website www.irishseedsavers.ie
  • Jim Cronin of Bridgetown, Co.Clare offers an annual course in Organic Market Gardening in association with NOTS.  Jim is a FFN Ambassador from October 2020, see his farm profile here.  For more information on his courses go here.
  • Kate Egan of An Ghrian Glas in Co. Westmeath runs growing and educational courses.  Kate is an FFN Ambassador from 2019, see her farm profile here.  See here for more info.
  • Mark and Alison Hurst of Featherfield Farm in Co.Kildare have an onsite education centre where they carry out many horticultural and bee related courses throughout the year.  Mark and Alison are FFN Ambassadors from 2019, see their farm profile here.  For upcoming events and booking see here.
  • Stephen Morrison of Hartwell, Co.Kildare has recently set up Soearth Projects, a creative and eco-wellness retreat and arts therapy venture. Run with his wife Heidi Morrison, initiatives include arts therapy, wellness workshops, talks and events held in a purpose build venue Soearth studios. Stephen is an FFN Ambassador since October 2020, see his farm profile here.   More information on their courses and workshops go their website here.

Schools

  • Mervyn Auchmuty of Lecarrow in Co.Roscommon is open to having different groups on the farm from courses like Agriculture Science.  Mervyn is an FFN Ambassador from 2019, see his farm profile here.  For booking, contact Mervyn directly on 087 6676288.
  • Oliver Nagle in the Burren, Co.Clare offers walks on their mountain in Pollough Co. Clare.   This information on farming in the Burren & history of the Burren. Added value includes yoga, meditation, mindfulness and poetry on both the walk and in their farm-based yoga studio. Oliver is a FFN ambassador from 2019, see his farm profile here. For more information contact Oliver on 0869582508 or Colette 0868398008
  • Sean O’Farrell of Cloncannon BioFarm in Co. Tipperary offers curriculum based tours to primary and secondary schools, especially for Geography, Science and History.  Sean is an FFN Ambassador from 2019, see his farm profile here.  See itineraries and availability here.
  • Tommy Earley of Mount Allen Farm in Co.Roscommon offers ecotours with specific guidance on species identification and habitat surveys that would be relevant to Science curriculum.  Tommy is an FFN Ambassador from 2019, see his farm profile here.  For booking, contact Tommy directly on 086  2536672 or go here.

Community Garden

  • John McHugh of Clondarrig Community Farm in Co.Laois has a community garden onsite that people can come and grow their own.   He also has a space onsite whereby people can make their own butter and cheese from the organic milk of the farm.  John is an FFN Ambassador from 2020, see his farm profile here.  To contact him email [email protected]

Social Farming

  • Blátnaid Gallagher offers social farming on her farm in Galway. Blátnaid is a FFN Ambassador since 2023, see her farm profile here. Blátnaid can be contacted on [email protected].
  • Cathal & Bronagh O’Rourke provide social farming opportunities on their farm in the Burren. See their farm profile here. Visit burrenfarmexperience.ie or call Bronagh on 0863990440 or email [email protected]
  • Ger Deegan in Co. Westmeath offers social farming opportunities. Ger is an FFN Ambassador from 2021, see his farm profile here.  See here for more info.
  • Kate Egan of An Ghrian Glas in Co. Westmeath offers social farming opportunities. Kate is an FFN Ambassador from 2019, see her farm profile here.  See here for more info.
  • Tommy Earley of Mount Allen Farm in Co.Roscommon offers social farming opportunities.  Tommy is an FFN Ambassador from 2019, see his farm profile here.  See here for more info.

Accommodation

Self catering

  • Andrew Chiton has a self-catering cottage available for rent on the grounds of their Alpaca Farm in Co. Roscommon. More info and booking can be made here.
  • Cathal & Bronagh O’Rourke provide self-catering accommodation in an old farm house on their farm in the Burren. See their farm profile here. Visit burrenfarmexperience.ie or call Bronagh on 0863990440 or email [email protected]
  • The Shackleton Family  of Lakeview Organic Farm in Co.Cavan offer a self-catering house on their farm.  They are FFN Ambassadors from October 2020.  See their farm profile here.  Booking closed at the moment.

Camping

  • Cathal & Bronagh O’Rourke provide camping facilities on their farm in the Burren. See their farm profile here. Visit burrenfarmexperience.ie or call Bronagh on 0863990440 or email [email protected]
  • Kate Egan of An Ghrian Glas in Co. Westmeath offers on-site camping either with your own tent.  Kate is an FFN Ambassador from 2019, see her farm profile here. For more info on booking and availability, see here.

Volunteering

  • Kate Egan of An Ghrian Glas in Co. Westmeath offers volunteering opportunities to stay on site and learn about vegetable farming. Kate is an FFN Ambassador from 2019, see her farm profile here.  For more info on booking and availability, see here.
  • Moyhill Community Farm in Co.Clare offers both regular volunteering opportunities and annual internship. They are FFN Ambassador since August 2020, see their farm profile here.  More information here.
  • Nicolas Redmond in Co.Wexford offers both regular volunteering opportunities and options for longer interns.  Nicholas is an FFN Ambassador since 2021, see his farm profile here.  Email Nicholas directly for more information here.

Internships

  • Cathal Mooney of Heatherhill Farm in Co. Donegal has openings for an intern each year.  Cathal is an FFN honorary Ambassador from 2021, see his farm profile here.  You can find out more here.
  • Jim Cronin of Bridgetown, Co.Clare offers an annual internship in organic market gardening.  Jim is a FFN Ambassador from October 2020, see his farm profile here.  For more information on email Jim here.

WOOFing Opportunities

Many of our Ambassador farms offer WOOFing opportunities – working on organic farms to volunteers in lieu of food and board.  Please go to the Irish noticeboard here to see if they have posted.

Consultations

  • Bruce Thompson offers consulting on integrated parasite control and anthelmintic reduction. Bruce is an Ambassador since 2023, see his farm profile here. More info here or contact Bruce on [email protected].
  • Cathal Mooney of Heatherhill Farm in Co. Donegal offers consultations.  Cathal is an FFN honorary Ambassador from 2021, see his farm profile here.  You can find out more here.
  • Moyhill Community Farm in Co.Clare offers a consultation on a range of topics from community dynamics to grazing patterns, market gardening to building up topsoil. They are FFN Ambassador since August 2020, see their farm profile here.  More information here.

Other products

  • Ailbhe Gerrard of Brookfield Farm in Co. Tipperary sells a number of honey-related products such as candles, balms, salves etc.  Ailbhe is an FFN honorary Ambassador from 2019, see her farm profile here.  You can buy these products directly online from here.
  • Blátnaid Gallagher runs the Galway Wool Co-op. The co-op produce 100% Galway wool that can be used for a variety of purposes. Blátnaid is a FFN Ambassador since 2023, see her farm profile here. More info on their website here. Follow them on social media @thegalwaywoolco_op
  • David Dennison of Viking Irish Drinks produces a range of craft ciders, wines and liquers on his farm in Waterford. David is an Ambassador since 2022, see his farm profile here. More info and to buy online click here.
  • Donna Mullen of Golashane Nature Reserve in Co. Meath carries out bat surveys for GLAS participants who are availing of the traditional farm building scheme with the Heritage Council.  Donna is a FFN Ambassador since April 2020, see her farm profile here.  In order to book a bat survey you can email Donna on [email protected]
  • Drumanilra Farm supply their Honestly Farm Shops (in Carrick-on-Shannon and Strandhill) with a range of produce from baked goods, hampers, gift cards and more. Customers can buy via their website and pickup in the store or opt for home delivery. More info here. They also run two farm kitchen restaurants (Honestly Carrick-on-Shannon and Honestly Strandhill) serving a range of locally sourced organic produce, more info on the restaurants here. Drumanilra Farm are FFN Ambassadors since October 2023, see their farm profile here.
  • Irish Seed Savers Association in Co. Clare have a wide range of heirloom and heritage seeds and trees available. They are also a membership organisation. ISSA are the June 2021 FFN Ambassadors. All details can be found on their website www.irishseedsavers.ie
  • Joe and Eileen Condon of Omega Beef Direct in Co. Tipperary sell a healing skin cream called Bó Balm. Joe and Eileen are FFN Ambassadors from 2019, see their farm profile here.  You can buy this balm directly online from hereor email them on [email protected]
  • Madeline McKeever & Holly Cairns in West Cork produce open-pollinated vegetable, grain and herb seeds, all grown in Ireland through their company Brown Envelope Seeds.  They are FFN Ambassadors since 2021, see their farm profile here.  To buy their seeds go here.
  • Maurice Deasy of Canvas Brewery produces single-source farmhouse beer on his farm. Maurice is an Ambassador since 2022, see his farm profile here. More info and to buy online click here.
  • Michael McManus of Spa Cottage Farm in Co Leitrim and his partner Yvonne have a facial skincare product which is made from sulphur water from a well on the farm. More info here. Michael has been an Ambassador since 2021, see his farm profile here. The product can be bought online here or can be purchased on the farm just call 0868208671.
  • Padraig Corcoran of Mount Plunkett Farm in Co. Roscommon hires out bikes and boats for exploring the Lough Ree area.  Padraig is an FFN ambassador from 2018, see his farm profile here.  You can contact Padraig directly on email: [email protected].
  • Suzanna Crampton from Bennettsbridge in Co.Kilkenny sells blankets, rugs and yarn made from her lamb and alpaca wool.  She also sells greetings cards and other stationary illustrating her farm.  Suzanna is an FFN honorary Ambassador from 2019, see her farm profile here.  You can buy these products directly online from here.
  • Thomas and Claire O’Connor of Manna Organic Farm in Co.Kerry sell their Garden Giant Mushroom kits for both farm and garden establishment . Check it out @GardenGiantIreland    See their farm profile here

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