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The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · 3d

One space has become available in two of our v popular courses this weekend.We don’t anticipate them to last long! Book fast www.theorganiccentre.ie/event/dry-st... for Dry Stone Wall with Ronan Crehan, and www.theorganiccentre.ie/event/willow... for Willow basket weaving with Tom O Brien. #Ireland

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The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · 7d

Our shop and cafe is now open again. Thanks for your continuing support. #OrganicCentre #stormamy @irishenvnet.bsky.social

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The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · 8d

Emergency Update: The Organic Centre is closed today due to damage to our site, flooding, and the danger of falling trees. Your support is valued to get on top of all work needed to do.
www.idonate.ie/donate/cause...
#StormAmy #OrganicCentre @irishenvnet.bsky.social @codohertynews.bsky.social

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The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · 8d

We are remaining closed today Saturday Oct 4th due to Storm Amy. We hope everyone is safe. Tabhair aire. 🙏

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The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · 9d

We are closing early at 3pm today Friday 3rd Oct due to the poor weather conditions. Please stay safe everyone. #StormAmy

The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · 12d

Plan your Autumn escape now.
For all you foragers out there, we've added another date for “Mushroom foraging' with Funghi Finn himself. Catch him before the end of season. Sign up now for Sunday 12th Oct, 12-4pm. www.theorganiccentre.ie/event/wild-m...

The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · 15d

The menu at the Grass Roof Cafe for our Apple Day festival this Sunday 28th from 12-4pm. Free entry. More info about the day here. #Leitrim #Ireland
www.theorganiccentre.ie/page/whats-o...
@irishenvnet.bsky.social @failte-ireland.bsky.social

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The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · 16d

Apple day Festival at the Organic Centre Sun Sep 28th from 12-4pm. Free entry. Apple pressing, Market,Talks by fruit experts, Craft demonstrations. Big Owen visiting alpacas. Arts/Craft for the children. Grass Roof cafe open for lunch on the day with Lily.
www.theorganiccentre.ie/page/whats-o...

The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · 22d

Thanks everyone who came to Culture Night screening of ‘Birdsong’. To Leitrim County Council Arts Office for their support & heartfelt thanks to producer @rosswhitakertv.bsky.social With food by Lily Conlon formally of Caife Bia Slainte.
#OnenightForall #OicheDarSaol
#CultureNight #OicheChultuir

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The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · Sep 10

Manager of the Organic Centre and proud Donegal man, Stephen Campbell celebrates Love Donegal day. #LoveDonegal

Manager of the Organic Centre and Donegal man Stephen Campbell

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The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · Sep 10

Deadline today. Please use the link provided to protect nature against the threat ftom European Commission roll backs. @seanronayne.bsky.social @irishenvnet.bsky.social #HandsOffNature www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na...

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The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · Sep 2

Act now- Support #handsoffnature campaign! The EU is attempting to weaken environmental laws such as the Nature Restoration Law, Habitats Directive, EU Deforestation Regulation. The Environmental Pillar has created an email tool to use before 10th. www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na...

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The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · Sep 1

Wild Mushroom Foraging- When he’s not out on archaeological digs we’re delighted to have him for mushroom foraging! This Sunday 7th we welcome back the wonderful “Funghi Finn”’at the Organic Centre. Discount available if on income supports. Book now on www.theorganiccentre.ie/event/wild-m...

Mushroom foraging at the Organic Centre.

The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · Aug 31

Thanks @sligorovers.bsky.social
for supporting our international volunteers to go to the match against Bohs Dublin. We are debted to the work that our volunteers do. Currently operating a pilot veggie box scheme with Sligo Rovers as part of their sustainability actions. @irishenvnet.bsky.social

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The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · Aug 14

Great piece in the Leitrim observer about our upcoming events for heritage week. Thanks to @leitrimlive.bsky.social #HeritageWeek @lawaterkeeper.bsky.social @irishenvnet.bsky.social @manchanmagan.bsky.social www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-...

From Apples to Waterways: Leitrim’s Organic Centre celebrates Heritage Week with free events

The Organic Centre in Rossinver are hosting four free family-friendly events on-site in honour of National Heritage Week taking place from August 16 to August 24.

www.leitrimobserver.ie

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The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · Aug 9

This weekend at the Grass Roof Cafe. #GoodFood #Ireland @irishenvnet.bsky.social

Menu for soup and toasties at the Grass Roof Cafe. Incl Rustic Veg and chickpea soup. Toasties include a variety of vintage cheeses, red pesto, courgette, pepper fillings.

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The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · Aug 8

Join the Organic Centre in Leitrim this Heritage Week, tracing origins, heritage/folklore of the humble apple with Phil, Carving spoons/making toys with Steffi Otto, Hand spinning with Eimear, Water is life-Water sampling workshop with Yosef. #HeritageWeek www.theorganiccentre.ie/page/heritag...

Heritage Week at the Organic Centre

The Organic Centre was established in 1995 as a non profit making company with charitable status. Registered Charity Number: 20031930 The centre is located on a 19 acres site in Rossinver, Co. Leitrim...

www.theorganiccentre.ie

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The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · Aug 5

Aug/Sep courses from Klaus Laitenberger to Ayurveda with Margaret Palmer, Korean Nat Farming, Mushroom foraging with Finn, & we welcome the incredible Willow woman herself for 1day course.Finally we heard your plea & organised another Stone Wall course ! www.theorganiccentre.ie/Learn/weeken...

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Irish Environmental Network @irishenvnet.bsky.social · Jul 28

World Nature Conservation Day is celebrated annually on July 28th. It's a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting natural resources and ecosystems.

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The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · Jul 22

Join Niamh Roche-Bat Conservation Ireland to learn how to support bats in your garden, Sat 26th July 7.30pm! With presentation on Irish bats-walk/talk re bat-friendly measures, potting native plant cuttings/sow locally collected wildflower seeds& short bat walk www.tickettailor.com/events/batco...

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The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · Jul 19

We’re delighted to work with @sligorovers.bsky.social on this pilot project to roll out locally produced vegetables, grown organically, kinder to our environment, wildlife & health. #ClimateAction #BiodiversityEmergency #ShopLocal #Bitored @leagueofireland.bsky.social @irishenvnet.bsky.social

Organic Centre veg box delivered to Sligo Rovers show grounds.

Vegetable box with seasonal produced organic vegetables

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The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · Jun 20

So proud! Congratulations to our class of 2024/5, on their graduation today gaining their level 5 in Organic Horticulture! With @msletb.bsky.social @irishenvnet.bsky.social #OrganicCentre #OrganicHorticulture #Ireland

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Caroline O'Doherty @codohertynews.bsky.social · Jun 19

We're almost out of time to stop the planet heating up to critical levels - latest from the Indicators of Global Climate Change initiative
www.independent.ie/irish-news/t...

Three years left before best chance of managing global temperature rise is lost

Just three more years of producing greenhouse gases at the current rate will cost the world its best chance of keeping global temperature rise from reaching critical levels.

www.independent.ie

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The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · Jun 18

After reaching UNESCO status, Dry Stone Wall building weekend at the Organic Centre with master waller and member of the Dry Stone Wall Association of Ireland, Michael Fearnhead. Book now for the, 5th/6th of July. www.theorganiccentre.ie/event/dry-st...

The Organic Centre @theorganiccentre.bsky.social · Jun 10

Stuck for ideas for Fathers Day?
Grab a hamper for the outdoor dad. Buy now-limited availability. Includes a ‘Stanley’ cook set for two & flask,tree Hills,solid shampoo as well as deodorant bar. Check out our books for discerning reader. shop.theorganiccentre.ie
#fathersday #Ireland #shoplocal