What a truly lovely day we had at the Enniscorthy Community Allotments Open Day on Saturday! Even with the clouds overhead, the rain held off and the weather turned out beautiful. We were delighted to welcome everyone into our green oasis for a morning of community, gardening, and fun.
It was wonderful to see so many friendly faces, from excited little ones to seasoned gardeners, exploring our allotment plots bursting with fruits, veggies, and vibrant plants. Our polytunnel was a big hit with visitors curious about what we grow, and it was lovely to see people relaxing under the gazebos and by our peaceful pond, soaking in the cheerful atmosphere.
The turnout exceeded our expectations – we were thrilled to have so many visitors, and even more thrilled to welcome new sign-ups to our allotment community! Our main goal was to connect with our community, show off our space, and invite new members. We’re happy to say the day was a resounding success on all counts. (This year’s Open Day was also part of Healthy Wexford’s “Meet Your Neighbour” initiative, which made the event even more special by helping to foster new connections among local neighbours.)
Supporters of the Enniscorthy Community Allotments Open Day
A huge thank you goes out to the many groups and individuals who collaborated with us and supported the Open Day. We couldn’t have done it without your help and enthusiasm:
- Annette Dupuy (Healthy County Coordinator)
- Healthy Wexford
- Wexford County Council
- Julie Grant (WLD – Wexford Local Development)
- The Dollies
- Brazilian Community Enniscorthy
- Pilar and friends
- FDYS (Ferns Diocesan Youth Service)
- Heide Fortune (Horticulture Tutor) and her workshop participants
- Parkinson’s Ireland Wexford Branch (Pat & Eileen)
- Cllr. Aidan Browne
- Cllr. Pat Kehoe
- Cllr. John O’Rourke
And of course, thank you to all the visitors and neighbours who joined us on the day – you helped make it unforgettable! We look forward to seeing both new and familiar faces around the allotments, and can’t wait to host the next community event. 🌱💚