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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Common Knowledge x Hometree present For the Love of Soil with Nicole Masters
Nicole Masters - For the Love of Soil @ Common Knowledge
Thu 11 Apr 2024 18:00 - 20:00 The Common Knowledge Centre, V95DK38
Hometree and Common Knowledge would like to invite you to join us for an evening at Common Knowledge with Nicole Masters. Nicole is a globally recognised agroecologist, speaker and author of For The Love Of Soil.
She has over 22 years practical farming and food production experience, with 18 years of experience as a regenerative Ag coach and educator. Nicole is formally trained in soil science, organisational learning, pattern thinking, and adult education. She has worked closely with diverse production sectors from; dairy, sheep & beef, viticulture, compost, nurseries, market gardens, racing studs, lifestyle blocks to large-scale cropping. Working with such diverse clients has fostered a broad knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing different production systems.
LOCATION
The Common Knowledge Centre, V95DK38
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.
