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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Pascaline Ballet’s Self-Build Cabin
Pascaline Ballet’s journey to building a sustainable cabin in France began with attending Common Knowledge's Build School. Through hands-on learning, Pascaline gained the skills and confidence to bring their vision to life.
If you're ready to take on your own self-build project, Build School can help you turn your dream into reality. Read Pascaline’s story and see how Build School can support your journey.
Dee’s Journey to Building Her Own Home
Discover how Build School at Common Knowledge empowered Deirdre O’Sullivan to build her sustainable, timber-framed home in Co. Cork, all while saving a small fortune by taking the DIY route.
With the right skills and support, she embraced eco-friendly techniques like Shou Sugi Ban and energy-efficient systems, proving that building your own affordable, eco-conscious home is within reach when you have the right knowledge.
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.
