We deliver training for early school leavers, people who are not employed or in education and young people interested in gaining knowledge about farming

Joined July 2021
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What we are about, participants, volunteers, groups always welcome. Get in touch 061 380808
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We have a five-year crop rotation on our field which allows us to manage the land completely organically, without the use of any fertilisers or pesticides. Being organic, sustainable and promoting food security are core values for Doon Social Farm.
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Our door is open … Thank you to @farming_indo for featuring Doon Social Farm in a recent article ; “Often when people go to their GP suffering with mental illness they will be prescribed medication, but social prescribing offers a different approach,” - Tom Kent, Manager DSF.
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The farm runs evening courses for all ages, and semester-long training courses in horticulture. From October, it will host a QQI Level 4 horticulture course. Doon Social farm also operates as a working farm, with two industrial-sized polytunnels on the 5ac of land that it uses,
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growing a wide variety organic seasonal vegetables, which are sold locally. It also keeps over 200 hens, five donkeys and two pigs.
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Doon Social Farm retweeted
A great community day on Friday at Doon Social Farm! @DoonSocialFarm
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A throwback from our Open Day.. We hope you enjoyed it , we look forward to many more of them ⭐️ #socialfarm #doon
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The future is bright ….Thank you to everyone who attended today’s event … We were blown away by the support from each and every one of you … Special thanks to all our team including the committee & volunteers.. Thank you from Doon Social Farm
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Doon Social Farm retweeted
Great day. Well done to all involved @DoonSocialFarm
13 May 2022
Wonderful turn out at today's Open Day @DoonSocialFarm #biodiversity @BallyhouraDev @EIPAGRI_SP
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Doon Social Farm retweeted
Delighted to support @DoonSocialFarm with their open day today. Fantastic facility and quality work being delivered at a local level. Accompanied by our colleagues from Southill Hub @Southill1, delivering extremely valued services to young people and their families.
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Doon Social Farm retweeted
👩‍🌾👨‍🌾 Today I attended the Open Day at Doon Social Farm a creative & innovative way to showcase local produce and works. The farm also offers horticultural education through a Local Training Initiative along with short day & evening courses delivered through Community Education
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Thank you to Minister Niall Collins TD, Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for attending our Open Day. Pictured L-R ; Tom Kent , Manager Doon Social Farm & Minister Niall Collins TD. @NiallCollinsTD
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Thank you to Patrick O’Donovan TD, Minister of State for Office of Public Works for attending our Open Day. Pictured L-R; John Walsh Director Doon Social Farn , Minister Patrick O Donovan , John Murray Chair & Tom Kent, Manager Doon Social Farm @DoonSocialFarm @podonovan
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Thank you to @mulkear for attending today’s Open Day, watch out for their upcoming Open Day on June 30th at Martin Crowe’s Farm, Carrigmore, Doon!
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We have lift off !! Open Day @DoonSocialFarm
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Doon Social Farm retweeted
13 May 2022
Wonderful turn out at today's Open Day @DoonSocialFarm #biodiversity @BallyhouraDev @EIPAGRI_SP
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Doon Social Farm retweeted
No more sleeps👀 . Open Day taking place 11am ~ 2pm Today Friday 13th May @DoonSocialFarm . Might see you there🙌 #OpenDay #Doon
With just hours to go until our Open Day tomorrow - we want to take this opportunity to share a reminder of what’s happening here tomorrow .. Doon Farm is supported by @DeptRCD and Pobal through the Community Services Programme (CSP). Further details are below👇
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With just hours to go until our Open Day tomorrow - we want to take this opportunity to share a reminder of what’s happening here tomorrow .. Doon Farm is supported by @DeptRCD and Pobal through the Community Services Programme (CSP). Further details are below👇
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