

Cloughjordan Ecovillage – Place Based Education
We are a leading provider of immersive visits, featuring sustainability and regeneration in action.
Education is at the heart of what we do. Our aim is not just to live sustainably, but to act as an educational hub. We strive to share the lessons on our journey to a low-carbon society, to share ideas, practices, and knowledge of sustainable living for the well-being of our planet and global communities.
Our programmes support:
- schools to strengthen their ESD and implement meaningful action
- third level students to inspire a sense of agency in their universities and communities
- businesses to align with the International agreements such as the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement
- community groups to enliven their ideas, show what is possible and offer them a network of support
Each year, thousands of visitors come to the ecovillage to learn about low-carbon, sustainable living. We demonstrate that a different future is possible: every village can be an ecovillage – every community an eco-community – every school an eco-school – every company an eco-business.
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“Every year my students spend some time in Cloughjordan Ecovillage to explore options for their probable and preferred futures. The experience has a deep impact on the students”. Dr. Anne Dolan, Mary Immaculate College.
At Cloughjordan Ecovillage, we are happy to share our diverse experiences. We have selected a number of topics to explore together:
- community resilience – Investigate the different approaches we adopt to reduce our ecological footprint.
- climate change – Understand the principles behind the Paris Agreement and the need to reduce Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 7% every year.
- green building – From cob structures to hemp-lime, learn about our eco charter and green building methods.
- local food systems – Find out how community-supported agriculture can transform our relationship with local food.
- biodiversity regeneration – Explore our native forests, edible landscapes and wildlife corridors + how we care for our land.
- permaculture design – Learn how the village was designed with key permaculture principles in mind.
- renewable energy – Look into some examples of sustainable energy systems we have chosen to implement.
- Research, Education and Development Gardens– Join Bruce Darrel on his explorations and discoveries of a series of food growing spaces following different methodologies.
- community seed banks – Dive into the life cycle of seeds and their crucial role in food sovereignty, community empowerment and genetic diversity.
- the role of Arts & Culture – In conversation with Cloughjordan Arts, hear the story behind the making of the outdoor Amphitheatre and its role within the community.
Please feel free to make other suggestions which would best support your work towards more sustainable systems. It is important for us to offer you the relevant and adequate practical skills to take action that matters in your schools, universities, work places and communities.
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Our Tours and Programmes
School Tours - Primary and Secondary
We offer curriculum related programmes for schools and youth groups. We offer a selection of topics that can be offered online or onsite.
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We design highly-relevant and practical programmes for third level institutions. Choose from a selection of topics offered online or onsite.
READ MORECorporate Visits
We provide the expertise you need to empower your staff. Our exciting and tailored programmes are available for all stages and levels of interest.
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We welcome groups who want to make a difference in their communities and will provide the support, inspiration and network to get them started. Read more.
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Featuring introductory sessions to more in-depth topics, we offer interactive presentations and facilitated conversations with expert tutors.
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