News & Resources
from the Garden and community
Biodiversity in the garden – April / May
Mud Island Community Garden Biodiversity Action Group (BAG) met for the 1st time on Sat April 18th. We shared a sense of collective hope from taking positive action to promote […]
Community Gardens for inclusion: Exploring the role of informal and formal spaces for refugees and asylum seekers in Ireland
‘Shared community spaces help displaced people feel valued, connected, and push for fairer systems and support’ Meabh Bonham Corcoran, 2026. Read the article HERE
Art Group starts in the garden!
‘The Art Group’ 2-4pm Tuesdays – till the end of June. Painting, Drawing Ceramics: this free art group is for everyone interested in developing their ideas, learning new skills and […]
What are we doing in February in the garden ?
February is a good month to take care of the soil! Add manure, compost to top soil and mulch. Keep weeding also (where needed – remember to leave a lot […]
Winter Gardening in Dublin 3: December Jobs for Community Garden Volunteers
December may feel quiet in the garden, but it’s an important month for preparation and care. While growth slows, there are plenty of tasks to keep a community garden healthy […]
Nollaig na mBan: Celebrating Women in Dublin’s North Inner City
Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Christmas), traditionally observed on January 6th, is an ancient Irish custom where women took a well-deserved break after the festive season. Today, this tradition has evolved […]
🌿 Nature Thrives at Mud Island Community Garden! 🌿
A recent biodiversity survey by SETU Waterford student and Mudisland neighbour Sally Parsley reveals that the verges around Mud Island Community Garden are buzzing with life! ✅ 18 plant species […]
What to do in the garden in November ?!
We have a good harvest (constant!) of brassicas with cabbage and kale that members can come and pick up after helping out (weeding, cleaning and turning the compost heap is […]
Halloween is coming!
Din, din, din… *Cue scary music… The weather this year has been great for the garden, lots of our plants have thrived with the mix of sun and rain but […]
Vote for the Repair Café !
Mud Island’s monthly Repair Cafe, which is entirely volunteer run, has been in existence since May 2023, thanks to the inspiration, leadership and coordination of Mud Island committee’s chairperson Nathalie […]
