Enniscorthy Community Allotments
Welcome to the
Enniscorthy Community Allotments
The Enniscorthy Community Allotments (ECA) group came about after a number of individuals with a keen interest in setting up a community allotment got together in February 2021. With a wide range of experience Enniscorthy Community Allotment group combines interest, enthusiasm and drive. Keen to create something unique within our county, we decided to apply for a Leader Grant to support the development of a community allotment area within Enniscorthy and set about putting the necessary preparations in place.
Community is Key to Our Allotment Project
Our community allotment site is conveniently located in the town. We believe that it can be of a great benefit to schools located in the town and should be a great place to create generational and cross-cultural connections.
With regard to diversity, equality and inclusion, the role of the committee is to support and promote an inclusive culture, provide leadership for the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
Growing Spaces
Raised Bed
27 Raised beds that are wheelchair accessible.
Allotment Plots
65 allotment plots approx 15 x 15 ft
Polytunnel Space
We have 60 spaces in our polytunnel that allows our members to extend their growing season and to grow some exotic fruit or vegetables.
Aims & Objectives
The overall aim of the Enniscorthy Community Allotments (ECA) is to assist amateur gardeners in all aspects of gardening. In detail, the aims of the group are:
- To promote and encourage the practice and knowledge of horticulture between members, especially children, to encourage inter-generational activity.
- To encourage biodiversity, organic and sustainable growing
- To establish, manage and maintain the allotment site.
- To encourage the interaction between members and build community spirit.
- Carry out any other activities to fulfill the main goal.
Events
Madhatter’s Tea Party
We had a fabulous afternoon in the allotments for our Madhatter's Tea Party. It was great seeing so many of our members up enjoying themselves. We had some tea/coffee and loads of delicious goodies. Well done to Graham for winning our Madhatter's hat competition. The...
National Climate Action Conference Visit
It was an honour to welcome 31 councils, climate action officers, bio diversity officers and district officers to the allotments. We were one of 16 applicants to receive Climate Action funding from 52 submissions. To be selected as one of three field trips for the...
Santa and Mrs Claus arrive in style at ECA
Santa arrives in allotments