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Irish Seed Savers Association

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Irish Seed Savers Association

Non profit organisation dedicated to preserving & sharing Ireland's rare heirloom seeds and Irish Heritage Apple Trees. Registered Charity Number (20045029)

We are located on 20 acres of beautiful certified organic land 3 miles outside Scariff, including heritage orchards, polytunnels, raised beds, native woodland, ponds and a visitor centre.

02/04/2026

Now’s the time to order your Irish heritage apple trees 🍏🌱

Rare eaters, cider, cookers, crab and dual-purpose apples – all grown here at Irish Seed Savers in Co. Clare.

These bare-root trees are only available for a limited time each year, and ordering now ensures you don’t miss out on your favourite varieties – many of which are rare or unique to Ireland’s rich orcharding history.

Your support helps us continue our mission to conserve and protect Ireland’s fruit tree heritage for future generations.

🌱 Grown to organic standards
🌱 Supports biodiversity and traditional farming

Shop now via the link in our bio 🔗

17/03/2026

From all of us at Irish Seed Savers, we wish you a very happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️

Our shop and gardens will be closed for the day, and we look forward to welcoming you back on Wednesday.

05/03/2026

🌿 Excited to be at the launch of the Clare County Biodiversity Action Plan 2025–2031 at the Michael Cusack Centre in the Burren!

We showcased the work of Irish Seed Savers and introduced our new initiative, , bringing communities together to make biodiversity action tangible.

Partnering with Clare County Council to deliver actions that support Ireland’s biodiversity goals is something we are really proud of.

📸 From left: Barry O'Loughlin, Biodiversity Officer Clare Co Co; Jennie Drysdale, Chairperson, Doonbeg Tidy Towns; Phoebe O'Brien, Botanist; Elaine Bradley, Executive Director Irish Seed Savers; Dr Catherine Farrell, Assistant Professor in Business and Nature, Trinity Business School (Trinity College Dublin).

04/03/2026

🌱 Thank You!

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Irish Seed Savers Community Seed Share Day on 21 February! Despite the rain, it was a brilliant day with lots of fascinating conversations and a wonderful variety of seeds shared.

We loved seeing so many seeds shared and the enthusiasm of our supporters, seed guardians, and visitors. Your passion keeps our seed heritage thriving — can’t wait for the next chance to share and celebrate together! 🌿

19/02/2026

🌱 Only 2 Days to Go! 🌱

Join us this Saturday, 21 February, for the annual Community Seed Share event! Swap & share rare heritage Irish seeds, or gather new ones for your garden.

✨ Event Highlights:
Kids: Seed card matching & up-close views
Expert-guided tour of the Heritage Seed Gardens (2:30-3:30pm)
Café: Light lunches, hot drinks & sweet treats (11am-4pm)

🎟 Tickets:
General Admission: €6
Free for Supporters & Children

🚍 Park & Ride from Scariff Mart (V94 YD98) via a free bus service.

See you there! 🌿

13/02/2026

Just over a week until our Community Seed Share

Come along to share seeds, discover rare heirloom varieties, and join a growing community of seed savers in Ireland.

Whether you bring seeds to swap or are just starting out, you’re very welcome!

👧 Kids activities
🌿 Garden tour (2.30–3.30pm)
☕ Café open 11am–4pm

🎟 €6 general admission | Free for Supporters & children
🚌 Free shuttle bus from Scariff Mart

👉 Book Now: https://irishseedsavers.ie/product-category/workshops/events-2/

12/02/2026

🌱 We’re growing our team! 🌱

ISSA is hiring! We’re looking for passionate people to help protect Ireland’s seed heritage and biodiversity.

Open roles:
✨ Project Officer
✨ Landworker
✨ Communications & Marketing Intern (Paid)

👉 Read more here: https://irishseedsavers.ie/2026/02/09/were-hiring/

📩 Apply with CV + cover letter to:
[email protected]

Join us in building a more sustainable future.

04/02/2026

🌱 Community Seed Share – Saturday, 21 February

Irish Seed Savers have been saving and sharing rare heirloom seed varieties for over 30 years. Join our Community Seed Share and help keep these important varieties growing in gardens and allotments across Ireland.

Discover a wide range of seeds, from heritage Irish and open-pollinated heirloom varieties to unusual plants carefully conserved by Irish Seed Savers.

Bring your own seeds to swap and share. No seeds? You’re still very welcome to come along, collect seeds and start your seed-saving journey.

What’s on:
👧 Kids seed activities
🌿 Guided tour of the Heritage Seed Gardens (2.30–3.30pm)
☕ Café open 11am–4pm

Tickets:
🎟 €6 general admission
🎟 Free for Supporters (log in to claim)
🎟 Free for children

🚌 Important:
Park & Ride from Scariff Mart (V94 YD98) with a free shuttle bus.

🔗 Book here: https://irishseedsavers.ie/product-category/workshops/events-2/

14/01/2026

Due to power outages, our shop and office will be closed for the remainder of the day. Our phone lines are also down, so please contact us via email at [email protected]. We will get back to you as soon as power has been restored.

07/01/2026

🌱✨ A Winter Harvest for Ireland’s Future ✨🌱

Just before Christmas, our team at Irish Seed Savers rolled up our sleeves and got stuck in to dig up this season’s trees. Over three days, we carefully unearthed 8,000 bare-root trees, each one destined for community biodiversity and conservation projects across Ireland.

We’re currently waiting for the frosty weather to lift so we can safely handle and process the trees for delivery. But once the conditions are right, they will be on their way to their new homes, ready to bring life, shelter, and beauty to communities nationwide. 🌳💚

We expect them to reach their final destinations before the first week of February – and we can’t wait to see the difference they’ll make!

23/12/2025

From all of us at Irish Seed Savers, we wish our supporters and growers a very happy Christmas.

Thank you for another year of growing, saving and sharing seeds, and for your continued support in protecting seed diversity for future generations 🌱

We are closed from tomorrow and will open our doors again on 5 January.

17/12/2025

🎄Last Chance for Christmas Shopping at Irish Seed Savers🎄

We will be open from 11am to 5pm on the following days

Friday 19 December
Monday 22 December
Tuesday 23 December

Pop into our shop for thoughtful Christmas gifts while supporting seed saving and biodiversity🌱

We look forward to welcoming you.

Address

Capparoe
Scariff
V94V6W0

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+35361921866

Website

http://www.irishseedsavers.ie/

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