Connecting Cabra
@connectingcabra.bsky.social
Seeking to empower and engage as many as possible to create a truly sustainable community in Cabra, Dublin 7. "Impressive local group" - Irish Times
Free 300-litre waterbutts available for residents on Leix, Fertualla, Erris, Annaly, Offaly & Bregia Roads.
Help prevent flooding and provide free water for your plants.
Can be installed in gardens, sheds or anywhere there’s a downpipe (not suitable for cast iron).
Email [email protected]
Help prevent flooding and provide free water for your plants.
Can be installed in gardens, sheds or anywhere there’s a downpipe (not suitable for cast iron).
Email [email protected]
October 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Free 300-litre waterbutts available for residents on Leix, Fertualla, Erris, Annaly, Offaly & Bregia Roads.
Help prevent flooding and provide free water for your plants.
Can be installed in gardens, sheds or anywhere there’s a downpipe (not suitable for cast iron).
Email [email protected]
Help prevent flooding and provide free water for your plants.
Can be installed in gardens, sheds or anywhere there’s a downpipe (not suitable for cast iron).
Email [email protected]
Such a lovely community at event at our Apple Pressing Festival today! Thanks to Lord Mayor Ray McAdam for launching the day. Tks also to Seedsavers for the heritage apple tree and @communityfoundirl.bsky.social for funding this #CircularEconomy project.
October 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Such a lovely community at event at our Apple Pressing Festival today! Thanks to Lord Mayor Ray McAdam for launching the day. Tks also to Seedsavers for the heritage apple tree and @communityfoundirl.bsky.social for funding this #CircularEconomy project.
At Buzzfest today. Drop in and find out more about our work. We’re beside our buddies, the garden sharing group, Community Roots.
October 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
At Buzzfest today. Drop in and find out more about our work. We’re beside our buddies, the garden sharing group, Community Roots.
At Buzzfest today. Drop in and find out more about our work. We’re beside our buddies, the garden sharing group, Community Roots.
October 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
At Buzzfest today. Drop in and find out more about our work. We’re beside our buddies, the garden sharing group, Community Roots.
Family concert on tomorrow in Annamoe Parade. Supported by @grangegormandev.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Family concert on tomorrow in Annamoe Parade. Supported by @grangegormandev.bsky.social
Apple Press Festival with Community Roots is here! Bring your apples to press into juice, swap Halloween costumes, and pick up apple-themed sourdough bakes (plus a free starter). A day of community, food, and fun.
September 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Apple Press Festival with Community Roots is here! Bring your apples to press into juice, swap Halloween costumes, and pick up apple-themed sourdough bakes (plus a free starter). A day of community, food, and fun.
New artwork around Cabra thanks to Áine Macken and Gerry Lee.
They’ve brightened up the boxes with paintings that celebrate our Connecting Cabra projects — bringing colour and creativity into the community.
They’ve brightened up the boxes with paintings that celebrate our Connecting Cabra projects — bringing colour and creativity into the community.
September 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
New artwork around Cabra thanks to Áine Macken and Gerry Lee.
They’ve brightened up the boxes with paintings that celebrate our Connecting Cabra projects — bringing colour and creativity into the community.
They’ve brightened up the boxes with paintings that celebrate our Connecting Cabra projects — bringing colour and creativity into the community.
These boxes are getting a fresh new look. Talented artists are bringing Connecting Cabra projects to life with vibrant artwork.
First up: moths and bats.
Stay tuned as the story unfolds across Cabra.
First up: moths and bats.
Stay tuned as the story unfolds across Cabra.
September 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
These boxes are getting a fresh new look. Talented artists are bringing Connecting Cabra projects to life with vibrant artwork.
First up: moths and bats.
Stay tuned as the story unfolds across Cabra.
First up: moths and bats.
Stay tuned as the story unfolds across Cabra.
We’re looking for creative volunteers to help with video and social media in Cabra. A chance to share stories of biodiversity, energy, and community. DM if interested.
#ConnectingCabra #Volunteers
#ConnectingCabra #Volunteers
September 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We’re looking for creative volunteers to help with video and social media in Cabra. A chance to share stories of biodiversity, energy, and community. DM if interested.
#ConnectingCabra #Volunteers
#ConnectingCabra #Volunteers
Having the best time at Family Fun Day with lots of clothes, books and plants to share.
August 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Having the best time at Family Fun Day with lots of clothes, books and plants to share.
Family Fun day kicking off at the Cabra Festival. We’re here with our Swap Day - books, plants, clothes!
August 16, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Family Fun day kicking off at the Cabra Festival. We’re here with our Swap Day - books, plants, clothes!
We know all of Cabra have lovely gardens. But our judges are on the hunt for the most biodiverse garden — one that’s beautiful, but also makes space for nature.
They’ve got notebooks at the ready and the trusty cargo bike on hand. Good luck to all the entrants.
They’ve got notebooks at the ready and the trusty cargo bike on hand. Good luck to all the entrants.
August 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM
We know all of Cabra have lovely gardens. But our judges are on the hunt for the most biodiverse garden — one that’s beautiful, but also makes space for nature.
They’ve got notebooks at the ready and the trusty cargo bike on hand. Good luck to all the entrants.
They’ve got notebooks at the ready and the trusty cargo bike on hand. Good luck to all the entrants.
Spending the evening with great people, chats, and a plate of chips.
August 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Spending the evening with great people, chats, and a plate of chips.
Great turnout for our Warmer Homes information session with presentations on solar panels, external insulation, and warmer homes grants.
August 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Great turnout for our Warmer Homes information session with presentations on solar panels, external insulation, and warmer homes grants.
Lots of Pipistrelle bats putting on a show for us!
August 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Lots of Pipistrelle bats putting on a show for us!
Great turn out for the Bat Walk for the Cabra Festival in Tolka Valley Park this evening.
August 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Great turn out for the Bat Walk for the Cabra Festival in Tolka Valley Park this evening.
Great to catch up with Mary Lou McDonald at the launch of the Cabra Festival. Jarlath Burns, President of the GAA cycled up from Croke Park to
launch the event.
launch the event.
August 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Great to catch up with Mary Lou McDonald at the launch of the Cabra Festival. Jarlath Burns, President of the GAA cycled up from Croke Park to
launch the event.
launch the event.
Delighted to see Cabra has made the long-list for the @irishtimes.com Greenest Place to Live!
We’re not sure where Dun Laoghaire is? It’s out near the airport, isn’t it? 😀
Only kidding, best of luck to all our sustainable buddies across the country! @kosull.bsky.social
We’re not sure where Dun Laoghaire is? It’s out near the airport, isn’t it? 😀
Only kidding, best of luck to all our sustainable buddies across the country! @kosull.bsky.social
August 9, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Delighted to see Cabra has made the long-list for the @irishtimes.com Greenest Place to Live!
We’re not sure where Dun Laoghaire is? It’s out near the airport, isn’t it? 😀
Only kidding, best of luck to all our sustainable buddies across the country! @kosull.bsky.social
We’re not sure where Dun Laoghaire is? It’s out near the airport, isn’t it? 😀
Only kidding, best of luck to all our sustainable buddies across the country! @kosull.bsky.social
It all kicks off tomorrow. Join us at the Cabra Festival starting with a Bat Walk on Saturday at 9pm. And lots of events throughout next week with Family Fun Day on the 16th. See you there! 🦇
August 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
It all kicks off tomorrow. Join us at the Cabra Festival starting with a Bat Walk on Saturday at 9pm. And lots of events throughout next week with Family Fun Day on the 16th. See you there! 🦇
There’s Cabra in the @irishtimes.com magazine - Connecting Cabra and our good friends Community Roots get a nice mention! Thanks to @caitrionalk.bsky.social for the great publicity.
August 2, 2025 at 9:43 AM
There’s Cabra in the @irishtimes.com magazine - Connecting Cabra and our good friends Community Roots get a nice mention! Thanks to @caitrionalk.bsky.social for the great publicity.
Swap don’t shop. Join us on the 16th for a community swap shop — bring your pre-loved books, clothes, toys, and plants, and trade them for new-to-you treasures. #SwapShop #SustainableLiving #ConnectingCabra
July 31, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Swap don’t shop. Join us on the 16th for a community swap shop — bring your pre-loved books, clothes, toys, and plants, and trade them for new-to-you treasures. #SwapShop #SustainableLiving #ConnectingCabra
Have you entered the loveliest wild garden in Cabra competition yet? There are bragging rights and Mr Midleton vouchers up for grabs! More details and application form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
July 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Have you entered the loveliest wild garden in Cabra competition yet? There are bragging rights and Mr Midleton vouchers up for grabs! More details and application form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🦇 Bat Walk!
Come explore the night with bat expert Donna Mullen 🦇
🗓️ 9th Aug, 9:00 PM
📍 Meet at Tolka Valley Pitch & Putt
Family-friendly & free 🌙
#DublinNature #BatWalk #TolkaValley #WildlifeWatch #ConnectingCabra
Come explore the night with bat expert Donna Mullen 🦇
🗓️ 9th Aug, 9:00 PM
📍 Meet at Tolka Valley Pitch & Putt
Family-friendly & free 🌙
#DublinNature #BatWalk #TolkaValley #WildlifeWatch #ConnectingCabra
July 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🦇 Bat Walk!
Come explore the night with bat expert Donna Mullen 🦇
🗓️ 9th Aug, 9:00 PM
📍 Meet at Tolka Valley Pitch & Putt
Family-friendly & free 🌙
#DublinNature #BatWalk #TolkaValley #WildlifeWatch #ConnectingCabra
Come explore the night with bat expert Donna Mullen 🦇
🗓️ 9th Aug, 9:00 PM
📍 Meet at Tolka Valley Pitch & Putt
Family-friendly & free 🌙
#DublinNature #BatWalk #TolkaValley #WildlifeWatch #ConnectingCabra
Want a warmer home and lower bills?
Join us at the Cabra Warmer Homes Project Info Evening!
Learn about retrofitting & insulation
Discover grants and details on FREE upgrades
Hear from local homeowners
Get help with grant forms
#CabraWarmerHomes #RetrofitIreland #SustainableLiving #ConnectingCabra
Join us at the Cabra Warmer Homes Project Info Evening!
Learn about retrofitting & insulation
Discover grants and details on FREE upgrades
Hear from local homeowners
Get help with grant forms
#CabraWarmerHomes #RetrofitIreland #SustainableLiving #ConnectingCabra
July 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Want a warmer home and lower bills?
Join us at the Cabra Warmer Homes Project Info Evening!
Learn about retrofitting & insulation
Discover grants and details on FREE upgrades
Hear from local homeowners
Get help with grant forms
#CabraWarmerHomes #RetrofitIreland #SustainableLiving #ConnectingCabra
Join us at the Cabra Warmer Homes Project Info Evening!
Learn about retrofitting & insulation
Discover grants and details on FREE upgrades
Hear from local homeowners
Get help with grant forms
#CabraWarmerHomes #RetrofitIreland #SustainableLiving #ConnectingCabra
Who has the greenest green fingers? Enter the loveliest wild garden in Cabra competition. There are Mr Midleton vouchers up for grabs! More details and application form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
July 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Who has the greenest green fingers? Enter the loveliest wild garden in Cabra competition. There are Mr Midleton vouchers up for grabs! More details and application form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...