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 Curious Observer to Active Ecosystem Restorer
If you have ever looked at our changing climate and wondered how you can make a meaningful difference locally, this is the project that changes that. Peatlands in Practice - Free Events brings together community led action, hands-on ecosystem restoration workshops, and guided tours, giving you the skills to confidently understand how bogs function, how to re-wet degraded land, and how to actively support biodiversity recovery.
Whether you want to learn practical ecological skills, explore the unique heritage of the Irish landscape, or simply connect with like-minded people, you will leave with a profound understanding of how we can heal our landscapes together.
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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Clare residents invited to apply for our 2023 Build School Access Programme
At Common Knowledge we are committed to supporting the development of a diverse and inclusive community. In 2023 we will offer one place on each of our Build School introductory courses to someone who may not otherwise have the opportunity to take part.
Our crowdfunder is live: Help us create a new HQ for Common Knowledge
Common Knowledge has taught hundreds of people to build their own homes. Now we need your support to raise the funds to secure the deposit on a new headquarters in the Burren, so that we can expand our reach and help more people on their own homemaking journey.
TIGÍN Tiny Home Open Day
Join us for our first TIGÍN Tiny Home Open Day, Saturday 6th August.
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.
