Allotments in Dublin?

Lao Lao · 17-04-2008 6:30pm #1

Had posted this in the gardening thread but got no answers, anybody here know of the below?

Hi all,

Does anybody know if there are any allotments still going in Dublin, preferably the north side of Dublin?

Cheers

B

lorweld · 17-04-2008 6:42pm

a quick google brought up these.
http://homepage.eircom.net/~sthduballots/index.htm
http://goatstownallotment.com/aboutus.aspx
and an interesting article : http://www.dublinpeople.com/content/view/317/55/

hope this helps!

Ste.phen · 17-04-2008 7:02pm

Dunno what the story is, but there's a little square near me in Glasnevin, DeCourcey Square I think? And there's a set of little vegetable gardens in the middle. I presume they're all spoken for, but it's interesting to see it so close to the City Centre.

http://pininthemap.com/pp5992030d29a8b74b9

Victor · 17-04-2008 10:14pm

I think there are soem in the Fingal area. You will need to talk to the councils - probably the parks department.

Dr Galen · 19-04-2008 12:51pm

there were some over here in Fingal alright but afaik they have no been closed to allow for building to happen.

There are new ones being prepared, close to Blanchardstown, but they're full up and the waiting list is huge.

Esel · 19-04-2008 1:57pm

Do a leaflet drop in the houses in deCourcey Square, I think they have rights on the plots there. If so, you might be able to rent one.

arse..biscuits · 19-04-2008 7:43pm

My Dad has one, its in Bohernabreena, there are loads there.

Wishbone Ash · 19-04-2008 9:21pm

Victor wrote: »

I think there are soem in the Fingal area. You will need to talk to the councils - probably the parks department.

Fingal County Council have allotments off Turvey Avenue in Donabate.

SuperGrover · 21-04-2008 2:19pm

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Fingal County Council have allotments off Turvey Avenue in Donabate.

This is true but the waiting list is long. We registered 2 years ago and still no joy.

arse..biscuits · 21-04-2008 3:01pm

You'd be suprised how much you can grow even in a small back garden. I have loads of herbs, srtrawberries, garlic and potatoes growing on a balcony in the city

tampopo · 22-04-2008 2:52pm

try here,

http://finglasgarden.blogspot.com/

Lao Lao · 22-04-2008 6:54pm

Thanks to all for their suggestions here and their PM's - much appreciated!

Wishbone Ash · 22-04-2008 11:29pm

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Fingal County Council have allotments off Turvey Avenue in Donabate.

SuperGrover wrote: »

This is true but the waiting list is long. We registered 2 years ago and still no joy.

The annoying thing is that many of the people who have them, don't really use them but just like holding on to them (especially when there is demand for them).

Fuinnseog · 27-06-2008 3:16pm

Are you in Fingal or Dublin City Council LaoLao? I am interested in getting an allotment on the northside and I'm in Dublin City Council. The council have told me to try and get as many interested people together (at least 5-6) and to try and identify suitable lands which the council can then purchase through a compulsory purchase order or suitable parklands.

So if anyone out there is interested in setting up allotments, public on the north side of Dublin City Council or private anywhere on the northside, please let me know and perhaps we can start to lobby the council as a group or identify private lands for lease to a group.

Sesheta · 28-06-2008 4:16pm

Hi, I'd definately be interested in seeing about getting an allotment in the Dublin City area. We're based in Stoneybatter so the Fingal one's are a hell of a shlep, even if you could get one.

If the council will submit to lobbying count me in.

Fuinnseog · 30-06-2008 11:01am

Sesheta, would the Farmleigh allotments be close enough to you?

fionn67 · 04-07-2008 10:18am

Fuinnseog wrote: »

Are you in Fingal or Dublin City Council LaoLao? I am interested in getting an allotment on the northside and I'm in Dublin City Council. The council have told me to try and get as many interested people together (at least 5-6) and to try and identify suitable lands which the council can then purchase through a compulsory purchase order or suitable parklands.

So if anyone out there is interested in setting up allotments, public on the north side of Dublin City Council or private anywhere on the northside, please let me know and perhaps we can start to lobby the council as a group or identify private lands for lease to a group.

Hi Fuinnseog
Yes very very interested in an allotment and Northside
Yesterday was out at (very nice ) private allotments on way to Dunboyne but just that a little too far for me (45 min drive which kinda takes the 'green' good out of it

)
I even know the perfect spot for some allotments....in a park!!

Orlee · 05-07-2008 1:52pm

lorweld wrote: »

a quick google brought up these.
http://homepage.eircom.net/~sthduballots/index.htm
http://goatstownallotment.com/aboutus.aspx
and an interesting article : http://www.dublinpeople.com/content/view/317/55/

hope this helps!

There are loads in Goatstown but have been sold AFAIK, planning pernission for a load of apartments i think! AIB did own the at one stage me thinks

Fuinnseog · 08-07-2008 10:58am

Hi Fionn,

Which park are you thinking of? Father Collins park might be a good spot as they are going fairly green with the wind turbines and all so maybe the could be persuaded? There is also land in St. Donagh's estate in Donaghmede but there could be some anti-social issues to be dealt with.

smacl · 08-07-2008 12:31pm

Its been quite a number of years since I lived there, but there used to be allotments in the old railway cuttings at the back of the north circular road, phoenix park end. I think they were owned by CIE at the time.

Fuinnseog · 10-07-2008 8:33am

smacl, are those the Farmleigh allotments you're talking about? I think they are still going.

beerbluemoon · 11-07-2008 1:37am

would be very interested in obtaining an allotment on the northside, or lobbying for one! anyone have any plans? keep me informed.............

Fuinnseog · 11-07-2008 12:40pm

Hi beerbluemoon,

my only plan so far is basically what i was told by DCC...to try and get the interested people together. The next step is to try and identify suitable lands. We can then start to lobby the council to purchase these lands through a compulsory purchase order or provide space in existing council lands, such as suitable parklands.

So i think we have about 3-4 of us on the northside so far, so keep your eye out for suitable land and then when we get a couple of more people on board we can start the lobbying.

Have you any plans yourself? I'd be interested to hear any other angles we could approach this from!

beerbluemoon · 11-07-2008 1:15pm

hi Fuinnseog, dont think there is much we can do till we get the numbers up! I was thinking of getting in touch with the magazine "the irish garden" maybe place an add/get them to run a story? try get more people interested, am sure there are plenty out there, but with no structure/organization out there its a bit haphazard at the moment, south dublin seem to have a good set up.......

Elvisgirl · 11-07-2008 6:56pm

Hello there,
I would also be interested in having an allotment on the Northside of Dublin so count me in if you need 5/6 people to do it!
I'm living in Dublin.3

beerbluemoon · 11-07-2008 9:34pm

hi Elvisgirl, welcome aboard! have spoke to two more couples today who are very interested so hopefully were heading somewhere!! that makes about 10 so far i think? dublin 3? me to!! clontarf, keep in touch, and anybody else out there if your interested lets get the ball rolling, step up and have your say!!

Elvisgirl · 12-07-2008 7:32pm

Thanks for the reply beerbluemoon. I live in Ballybough and although I have a lovely city garden, it's only for flowers/plants etc. I am very interested in being able to grow our own vegetables/herbs etc. Plus I know it's a hobby I would gain immense pleasure from as my dear departed Dad had a huge vegetable plot in Artane in his own garden and I have so many happy memories of shelling peas and digging up spuds with him and would love our daughter to have the same experiences. Will keep an eye on the boards here to see what transpires! It would be great if something came of it all.

fionn67 · 15-07-2008 11:07pm

Hi

Its St Annes Park, right on the front (near the wongs corner) there is some wild grassland very underused , everyday I pass it I think it would make a wonderful location for some allotments

Be quite happy to help with any work needed to move this along...if interested pm me or let me know and will give you an e-mail addy

Just back from Poland where I feasted on fresh strawberries, peas tomatoes and even walnuts and hazelnuts from my girlfriends parents allotment..... so jealous .... .....the sense of community not to mention the wide variety of plants/uses (and peoples devotion and love to their plots !!!!) was breathtaking.....ah well ...some day!!!

Elvisgirl · 16-07-2008 12:42pm

Hi there,

I grew up playing in St.Annes and know the meadow you are talking about. It's true that it's very underused, but I wonder whether or not it's fallow on purpose to provide a habitat for butterflies, field mice and insects etc? It's a huge meadow though so maybe the Parks Dept would be willing to have some of it in allotments. What a great location too! It would be wonderful to be able to work some land in my old haunt!

Fuinnseog · 16-07-2008 3:05pm

That's a really good idea about the magazine article BeerBlueMoon!
I'm based in D13 but really near the coast so D3 is also fine for me. In fact I grew up in Fairview and went to school in Clontarf!
Are either of you familiar with the land along the Alfie Byrne road that meets the sea? I think there might be some football pitches on top but i bet there is plenty of land there for allotments and it's usually a right state too so would benefit from something constructive being done to it.

beerbluemoon · 17-07-2008 2:59am

hello all, think there is about 7/8 of us interested judging by posts, do any of you know anybody else? maybe i should put an add in the garden magazine with an email address so people could register their interest?? form a group? approach council? only when we approach them will we know where we stand! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Allotments in Dublin?

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