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Ballytiernan Community Co-Operative (Paragraph 1 - Ballytiernan Village (A…
Ballytiernan Community Co-Operative
Paragraph 1 - Ballytiernan Village
A picturesque village situated on the banks of a river
20Km from city
Adequate bus service
Agriculture is the main economic activity
Popular with anglers
Hosted competitions in fishing
2 primary schools
Co-educational Community College
PLC Courses available
Active Local Development Group
Paragraph 2 - Local Development Group
Working on concerns raise by local anglers
Illegal dumping
Reputation could be ruined
Paragraph 3 - Farm Given to Local Development Group
50 acres of land
Edge of town
Farmers request for land to be used locally
Special attention to teaching the young the art of horticulture, gardening & sustainable farming practices
Benefit the community
Paragraph 4 - Ballytiernan Community Co-Operative
Group formed to manage the farm
Aim to establish community based enterprises operations
Assistance
County Council
The Irish Co-op Organisation
Teagasc
Co-op runs the farm using sustainable and organic practices
Established farm shop
Established farm Cafe using locally sourced prodcuts
Space for other local and appropriate enterprises
Paragraph 6 - Local Usage
Local Clubs
Foroige
Men's Shed Group
Local schools invited to submit proposals
Paragraph 5 - Students
Farm being used by Leaving cert and college students
Complete practical elements of the course
Agriculture and horticulture work experience an opportunity
Allotments for the local community
Paragraph 7 - Potential
Local and extended community
Draw up a plan
Assessing economic viability
Glamping / Luxury yurts
Weekend Music Festival
Open Farm