What we do
We cultivate heritage apple trees and vegetable seeds, preserve them in our seed and field bank, and share the surplus produce with the public to help conserve these varieties.
- Conserve the National Heritage Collection of Irish Apple Trees.
- Ireland’s only living public seedbank
- Research to identify heritage varieties
- Educate our community
Our Vision
All people have access to healthy and nutritious food grown within sustainable food systems that positively support biodiversity in balance with the natural environment.
Our Mission
Irish Seed Savers is an environmental not-for-profit organisation. We Conserve, Protect and Utilise Ireland’s diverse genetic food crop heritage, safeguarding food crop biodiversity for present and future generations, and we Educate in the sustainable and ethical use of these precious resources.
News and Events
Clare Garden Festival
Dive into the world of sustainable gardening and seed saving with Irish Seed Savers at the Clare Garden Festival on April 28th! Join us at our stall, where you'll discover a treasure trove of organic open-pollinated heirloom seeds, Irish Seed Savers organic heritage apple juice, and an eclectic array [...]
#MyISSAseed Social Media Campaign
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new social media campaign: #MyISSAseed! Calling all seed enthusiasts, gardeners, and nature lovers – this is your chance to showcase the beauty of your Irish Seed Savers seeds! Here's how it works: Plant your ISSA seeds along with us. Share [...]
Be a Tourist in Your County!
Join us for a memorable experience on Saturday 20th April at Irish Seed Savers’ 20-acre organic farm, nestled in the serene landscape of East Clare, as part of the “Be a Tourist in Your Own County” promotion. Immerse yourself in the beauty and biodiversity of our organic farm, established in 1991 with [...]
