Allotments in NCD

Cardinal Richelieu

Some more details on allotments and Balbriggan Allotment and its Pig rearing venture.

http://www.fingalcoco.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcast_interactive/75641

0.32.39 'Fingal Allotment Strategy
0.47.50 Balbriggan Allotment Scheme

I never knew the Socialists party was so interested in Allotments and particularly in how the Balbriggan Allotment Association was elected. Might I suggest you name the Pigs, Napoleon, Snowball & Squealer.:D

Khannie

Got myself one of the Skerries allotments. Delighted. So the email doesn't go into a black hole, they're just too busy to get back to people I suppose.

Eoineo

Cardinal Richelieu wrote: »

I never knew the Socialists party was so interested in Allotments and particularly in how the Balbriggan Allotment Association was elected. Might I suggest you name the Pigs, Napoleon, Snowball & Squealer.:D

I was thinking along the lines of Rashers, Sausages & Pudding myself but your suggestion is noted.

With all this good weather my fingers are itching to get stuck in. The approval by the Council is only 1 step. We are still awaiting a decision on a major part of the funding from the Fingal Leader Partnership. This does mean though that even if the funding is declined (although fingers crossed it won't be) the allotment scheme will still go ahead but on a much smaller scale.

Eoineo

Khannie wrote: »

Got myself one of the Skerries allotments. Delighted. So the email doesn't go into a black hole, they're just too busy to get back to people I suppose.

Fantastic news, I'm delighted to hear that. Happy growing & eating!

Eoineo

Funding has been granted by the Leader Partnership (after a delay) and construction due to start shortly. I'd expect we'll be in by Sept at the latest but given how drawn out things have been so far I won't be holding my breath.

Khannie

Anyone have Willie Rogan's number for rotovation in the Skerries allotments?

Khannie

Got it. If anyone needs it in future you can PM me.

soap_bubble

Anyone heard back from Fingal Co.Co. regarding applications for allotments in Balbriggan? I sent mine early April and still no word...

Eoineo

soap_bubble wrote: »

Anyone heard back from Fingal Co.Co. regarding applications for allotments in Balbriggan? I sent mine early April and still no word...

Don't worry you'll hear soon.

Eoineo

FINALLY

I get to update this thread!

The press release on the matter is here.

There will be an Open Day on Saturday 20th October next on site. You can earn up to a 25% discount on your allotment rental for 2013 by joining in the meitheal on the day.

The purpose of the day is to get the allotments finished with community volunteer hours (a condition of the grant of funding). Once the allotment scheme is completed & it should be on the day, holders can move straight in and start winter prepping and sowing.

I know it's not ideal, we were hoping to be in far before this date but it's finally completed. We will move the first herd of pigs onto the site in the Spring.

I hope to see a couple of boardsies there. Don't be afraid to say hello. Some of ye know me already but if you're unsure as to who I am just drop me a DM!

There are a few plots still available so it would be best to get in now so as to get the one you want.

JustAThought

Eoineo wrote: »

FINALLY

I get to update this thread!

The press release on the matter is here.

There will be an Open Day on Saturday 20th October next on site. You can earn up to a 25% discount on your allotment rental for 2013 by joining in the meitheal on the day.

The purpose of the day is to get the allotments finished with community volunteer hours (a condition of the grant of funding). Once the allotment scheme is completed & it should be on the day, holders can move straight in and start winter prepping and sowing.

I know it's not ideal, we were hoping to be in far before this date but it's finally completed. We will move the first herd of pigs onto the site in the Spring.

I hope to see a couple of boardsies there. Don't be afraid to say hello. Some of ye know me already but if you're unsure as to who I am just drop me a DM!

There are a few plots still available so it would be best to get in now so as to get the one you want.

Sorry - just seeing this today - Sunday :0
Is that a private or an FCCouncil allotment please!?

Eoineo

The pigs arrived today. There are still plots on this (public) scheme available to rent. Official ribbon cutting on Sat next 2-4pm. Fab photo looking North taken this afternoon by Sunday Times Gardening Correspondent.

http://m.flickr.com/photos/powersflowers/8729634638/lightbox/

If anybody needs any further info on leasing just mail allotments@fingalcoco.ie but any general questions shout & I'll answer as best I can.

Dizzyblonde

Eoineo your Flickr link doesn't seem to be working, it's just a black screen.

Eoineo

Whoops sorry about that.

Does this work? http://www.flickr.com/photos/powersflowers/8729634638/in/photostream

Trying it from the pc this time...

The Hill Billy

Both links working fine for me.

Dizzyblonde

Must be my pooter. The second link works for me - lovely photo

SeaSide

http://www.rte.ie/news/player/2013/0519/3535040-green-fingered-dublin-residents-growing-their-own/

Eoineo

SeaSide wrote: »

http://www.rte.ie/news/player/2013/0519/3535040-green-fingered-dublin-residents-growing-their-own/

*cough* also on Mooney Show tomorrow afternoon. Still a good number available & a lovely bunch at the allotments already.

CorsendonkX

Eoineo wrote: »

*cough* also on Mooney Show tomorrow afternoon. Still a good number available & a lovely bunch at the allotments already.

Live interview or already in the can?

Eoineo

In the can. Not 100% sure if it's today or tomorrow as it depends on space.

martinn123

Eoineo wrote: »

In the can. Not 100% sure if it's today or tomorrow as it depends on space.

Heard it on radio today, great interview, well done, looking forward to the barbaque, hope you invite all us Boardies.

Nothing like a 1/2 Pig on a spit, lovely.