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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Get Your Home Winter-Ready with Our DIY and Repair and Home Workshops
Yes we know it's a bit early to be mentioning the word Christmas, but it's only because we want you and your home to be holiday season ready when it all comes around, and what better way then to tick off all those to-dos off your list in time for all those visitors. You can learn how to tackle all of those jobs waiting for you and more by taking one of our two upcoming DIY and Repair at Home weekend courses.
The DIY Kitchen Cabinet Makeover: Learn How to Build Like a Pro
Learn to design, build, repair, or upgrade your kitchen with this hands-on DIY kitchen cabinets course. Ideal for beginners and those looking to save money, this course covers ergonomic kitchen design principles, essential cabinet construction techniques, joinery methods, and practical tools for building and repairing cabinets. You'll also explore countertop options and finishing techniques to give your kitchen a professional touch. Whether you're starting from scratch or revamping an existing space, you'll gain the skills to create a custom kitchen that suits your needs and budget.
Gut Health, Culture, and Community: The Power of Fermented Foods
If you've ever wondered about how to stack your cupboards with delicious preserved jars of pickles, wanted to try the gut busting benefits of kimchi or sauerkraut then you should enter the wonderful world of pickling, fermenting and preserving with us in our Introduction to Fermentation course at Common Knowledge this season.
Your Perfect Venue: Retreat, Gather and Create at Common Knowledge
Come and gather at the Common Knowledge Centre for your next event, retreat of corporate gathering. We've got the perfect space for you with our Lodge, Octagon and Studio spaces designed for a range of numbers and configurations, not to mention our 50 acres of stunning boglands and organic gardens that are at your disposal too.
Fire, Food, and Ferments: Join Us for a Creative Season at Common Knowledge
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, there's no better time to hunker down, embrace the season, and learn something new. At Common Knowledge, we’re inviting you to spend your autumn and winter sharpening your DIY skills and crafting abilities in the warm glow of our Lodge fire. Check our our list of Seasonal course, with some CK favourites alongside some new offerings to tempt you to Kilfenora this season.
Creating with Purpose: How Cian Corcoran Inspires a Hands-On Approach to Furniture Design
Design Goat Co-founder, furniture designer and Common Knowledge instructor takes us though the process of how to design your very own stool, and why learning to make something with our own hands has so much meaning
