Celebrate the Autumn Equinox at Common Knowledge – A Day of Harvest, Music, and Solidarity
Join us on Sunday, 21 September for a vibrant afternoon of connection, creativity, and celebration as we mark the turning of the seasons at Common Knowledge. This special event brings together traditional Irish and Palestinian culture – from tatreez embroidery and dabke dancing to sean-nós dancing and seasonal songs – alongside hands-on harvest activities, live music, and shared learning.
All proceeds will go toward raising vital funds for the Palestinian Union of Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC).
What’s happening on the day:
Tatreez Workshop with Reem from Gorza, exploring the traditional Palestinian art of embroidery - workshop at 2:30
Solidarity songs performed by Eisteacht.
Traditional harvest and bog songs with Aoife and The Hammonds – come learn and sing along.
A walk to the bog on our beautiful 50-acre site.
Dance along! Enjoy lively sean-nós and dabke dancing.
Hands-on harvest activities including apple picking and juice pressing, seed saving and swapping, and a scything demo.Bring your own apples and bottles to make your own juice if you have some left over!
Producer stalls, delicious food, tea, coffee, and plenty of freshly harvested apples.
Guided site tours exploring the heritage and biodiversity of Common Knowledge.
A closing talk by Oliver Moore and Reem El Reyes. Ollie will be sharing his experience from his time in Palestine last year as a member of Talamh Beo and Reem will be talking about her practice as a Tatreez artist and the heritage crafts links to land and nature. This is our final ‘Spreag - Community Climate Action’ event of the season!
Food from Limerick Palestinian Kitchen who are cooking authentic Palestinian dishes with traditional family recipes passed down through generations, made with lots of love right from their home
This is a day for the whole community – whether you’re passionate about sustainability, heritage, food, or biodiversity, or simply want to enjoy an afternoon of music, dance, and delicious food while supporting a vital cause.
About the UAWC
The Union of Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC) is a non-governmental organisation supporting farmers and landworkers in Palestine. Their vision is to empower Palestinian farmers to uphold their cultural, social, and democratic rights, working toward a food-secure society with sovereignty over its resources.
Funds raised will directly support their work in:
Strengthening small farmers’ livelihoods.
Promoting sovereignty over natural resources and adapting to climate change.
Responding to emergencies and instability.
Protecting and defending farmers’ national and democratic rights.
Learn more at uawc-pal.org.
Event Details:
📅 When: Sunday, 21 September
⏰ Time: 12:00 – 17:00
📍 Where: Common Knowledge, Kilfenora
Come celebrate the season, explore traditional Irish and Palestinian culture, and stand in solidarity with farmers and landworkers in Palestine.
Places are limited, so please book to confirm your spot.
For more information, email info@ourcommonknowledge.org.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather – the event will proceed rain or shine.