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
Pumpkin Carving
We had a great afternoon at our Halloween party carving and painting pumpkins, we even made some magic potions. The greenhouse demonstration area was decorated beautifully. It was lovely seeing all the kids coming together and having so much fun! All the little...
Culture Night
Our Culture Night in the allotments was just phenomenol. The turnout was absolutely amazing, it was fantastic to see so many people from the wider community enjoying the beautiful holistic space we have here. We had great talent on the night from singing to dancing,...
Fun in the Allotments for the Rockin Food & Fruit Festival
What a great day in the allotments for the Rockin Food & Fruit Festival. We started off with a very interesting Food Preservation talk with Annika Schulz. Our Little Buds then planted some strawberries with Cyril Wheelock, which they all really enjoyed. Afterwards...