Sharing skills for a truly sustainable life.
Common Knowledge is an award-winning, non-profit social enterprise located at the gateway to the Burren, on Ireland’s beautiful Wild Atlantic Way. We share skills in building, making, mending and growing, because we believe that between us all, we have the knowledge needed to create a truly sustainable future. Based on 50 acres, our Centre is a haven for learning, exploring and connection with other people, offering serene accommodation for people and groups.
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From Complete Beginner to Confident Builder in Five Days
If you've ever looked at a building project and wondered where to start, this is the week that changes that. Build School brings together five days of hands-on workshops and grounded theory, giving you the skills to pick up power tools with confidence, understand how buildings actually work, and have better conversations with tradespeople.
Whether you're dreaming of a self-build or simply want to take on more around the home, you'll leave with practical knowledge that pays for itself many times over.
“The tutors were excellent and so patient. As a complete beginner, it was great to be taught the basics, without tutors making any assumptions of prior experience. It's given me such a boost in confidence to take on our own project!” - Build School Participant, April 2026
Upcoming Courses and Events
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Courses
Learn to build, make, mend or grow at The Common Knowledge Centre in 2024.
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Community Projects
We work with communities and mission-aligned non-profits to bring our collective energy to their biggest challenges.
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Venue Hire
We are pleased to now offer The Common Knowledge Centre for hire for private gatherings, workshops and events.
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Tiny Homes ready to launch
Our Tiny Homes are nearly ready to launch and we are we are taking contact details of anyone who may be interested in purchasing one. Drop us a line if you wish to find out more!
Build School Level Two
We had such a blast with our Build School Level 2 participants, thank you to everyone for staying on to get to know building, ourselves and each other a little better! We worked on the Tiny Homes throughout the week and spent lots of time diving deep into the specifics of our future home designs. Whilst enjoying lots of pizza, of course.
Rekindle - The Festival of Lost Skills
Read about our first year of REKINDLE Festival of Lost Skills, which took place in Ennistymon town as part of Bealtaine’s Age Friendly programme.
Home Composting & Organic Growing weekend workshops
Growing & Composting workshops this Summer at Common Knowledge.
New summer weekend courses announced
New courses being added to our programme this week, including Ceramic Tile Making, Home Composting, Lime Plastering and Natural Dyes & Stains! Check out our course listings to learn more.
