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To create an environment in which the next generation feels it has a stake and in which they feel they would like to stay is a very important model for an area like West Cork which suffers from a steady loss of its youth to cities within Ireland as well as further afield.

Figure 25 To create an environment in which the next generation feels it has a stake and in which they feel they would like to stay is a very important model for an area like West Cork which suffers from a steady loss of its youth to cities within Ireland as well as further afield.

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The community sits in a shallow valley behind the sister villages of Enniskean Cork is a mostly rural county in the South West of the Republic of Ireland, forming part green, broken by the occasional outcroppings of stone which hint at the more rugged
The community sits in a shallow valley behind the sister villages of Enniskean Cork is a mostly rural county in the South West of the Republic of Ireland, forming part green, broken by the occasional outcroppings of stone which hint at the more rugged
the relatively shallow soil is better suited to grazing than growing. The entrance to The Hollies is on the narrow Copeen road, a road which in the summer
the relatively shallow soil is better suited to grazing than growing. The entrance to The Hollies is on the narrow Copeen road, a road which in the summer
Figure 3: The gate to The Hollies on the Copeen road. growing produce. As you walk along the paths between the beds there are carrots
Figure 3: The gate to The Hollies on the Copeen road. growing produce. As you walk along the paths between the beds there are carrots
case, pumpkins for autumn — without the need for extra digging. Figure 4: Potatoes and Peas inside the Poly-tunnel as the tubers form. This prepares the soil for the next crop to be planted there — in this
case, pumpkins for autumn — without the need for extra digging. Figure 4: Potatoes and Peas inside the Poly-tunnel as the tubers form. This prepares the soil for the next crop to be planted there — in this
Figure 5: The inside and outer views of the "Greenhouse" purely practical work space it could be into a more appealing, enjoyable place for A new cob building is currently being built onto the side of the Greenhouse which will even though nothing about the physical material is in the slightest bit soft. Shards of
Figure 5: The inside and outer views of the "Greenhouse" purely practical work space it could be into a more appealing, enjoyable place for A new cob building is currently being built onto the side of the Greenhouse which will even though nothing about the physical material is in the slightest bit soft. Shards of
for sale. Figure 6: The Wooden Shed built using the Segal Method, nearly finished entrance so that it can be fitted out as an HSE (Health and Safety Executive) approvec
for sale. Figure 6: The Wooden Shed built using the Segal Method, nearly finished entrance so that it can be fitted out as an HSE (Health and Safety Executive) approvec
surrounded by reclaimed materials and evidence of jobs yet to be completed. ew house. Still very much a work in progress the house is essentially a building site,
surrounded by reclaimed materials and evidence of jobs yet to be completed. ew house. Still very much a work in progress the house is essentially a building site,
sharp edged, more common design of house. Figure 8: The Reid-Miuller’s beautiful cob built house. somehow less separated from the outside world than you would be in a standard,
sharp edged, more common design of house. Figure 8: The Reid-Miuller’s beautiful cob built house. somehow less separated from the outside world than you would be in a standard,
The first is the Roundhouse. Figure 9: The outside and inside of the Roundhouse have a name but is generally referred to by one of the two structures that stand on it.
The first is the Roundhouse. Figure 9: The outside and inside of the Roundhouse have a name but is generally referred to by one of the two structures that stand on it.
this design allows large spaces to be covered without the need of complex support
this design allows large spaces to be covered without the need of complex support
Figure 11: The Composting toilet and Shower
Figure 11: The Composting toilet and Shower
Figure 13: Flame design and singing face on the wall of the Pizza Hut. The community members always say “down by the Roundhouse” or “by the
Figure 13: Flame design and singing face on the wall of the Pizza Hut. The community members always say “down by the Roundhouse” or “by the
living room for the couple and downstairs is a cosy kitchen. Figure 14: The Farmhouse, where Kathy & Donal's family live. classes in the open plan second storey of the barn is now a combined bedroom and
living room for the couple and downstairs is a cosy kitchen. Figure 14: The Farmhouse, where Kathy & Donal's family live. classes in the open plan second storey of the barn is now a combined bedroom and
Figure 15: A map of The Hollies
Figure 15: A map of The Hollies
Figure 16: Jane's dogs at the Roundhouse Watching their early morning investigations of the place makes a great way to gently Nooden Shed building site. Also staying in the van with here are her three Collies.
Figure 16: Jane's dogs at the Roundhouse Watching their early morning investigations of the place makes a great way to gently Nooden Shed building site. Also staying in the van with here are her three Collies.
Figure 18: Cob wall well under way
Figure 18: Cob wall well under way
modern techniques and outsourcing the building work to professionals. Figure 19: The Cob Shed building site and even “ownership” of the process that is much less present when building using
modern techniques and outsourcing the building work to professionals. Figure 19: The Cob Shed building site and even “ownership” of the process that is much less present when building using
Figure 20: View over the Garden, from the Wooden Shed roof longer-term needs and the needs of all other living organisms are provided for
Figure 20: View over the Garden, from the Wooden Shed roof longer-term needs and the needs of all other living organisms are provided for
Figure 21: View of beds in the Garden, Wooden Shed behind
Figure 21: View of beds in the Garden, Wooden Shed behind
An outline of the project working to create an intentionally designed ecological settlement in West Cork
An outline of the project working to create an intentionally designed ecological settlement in West Cork
The rainforests, he felt, were a model for an agricultural system which he termed a ‘permanent agriculture’ (or ‘Permaculture’ for short). Such forests were hugely complex ecosystems requiring no external inputs of fertilisers or human labour, surviving solely on sunlight, rainwater and bedrock. They produced massive amounts of biomass on a huge range of levels, their soils were stable and fertile, they generated their own streams and weather patterns, they coped with disease by being so species diverse that any disease affected only one or two species and they had stood for many thousands of years. Permaculture is now a huge international movement, with projects happening in almost every country in the world. There are now whole villages and housing estates designed using Permaculture principles, as well as alternative economic systems, community energy programs and a whole range of other positive projects at work around the world. The driving force behind these projects is that we are in the midst of a grave environmental and social crisis, and unless communities take responsibility for creating their own solutions to these problems no-one else will do it.
The rainforests, he felt, were a model for an agricultural system which he termed a ‘permanent agriculture’ (or ‘Permaculture’ for short). Such forests were hugely complex ecosystems requiring no external inputs of fertilisers or human labour, surviving solely on sunlight, rainwater and bedrock. They produced massive amounts of biomass on a huge range of levels, their soils were stable and fertile, they generated their own streams and weather patterns, they coped with disease by being so species diverse that any disease affected only one or two species and they had stood for many thousands of years. Permaculture is now a huge international movement, with projects happening in almost every country in the world. There are now whole villages and housing estates designed using Permaculture principles, as well as alternative economic systems, community energy programs and a whole range of other positive projects at work around the world. The driving force behind these projects is that we are in the midst of a grave environmental and social crisis, and unless communities take responsibility for creating their own solutions to these problems no-one else will do it.
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