About the farm
Gortbrack Organic Farm is located 5 miles outside Tralee town in County Kerry and was set up by Eileen Carroll and Ian McGrigor in 1991. Back then it was a neglected 10 acre strip with most of the land over run with rushes. This is probably the origin of the name ‘gort’ meaning ‘field’ and ‘breac’ meaning ’speckled’( in the Irish language)
With many willing hands it has developed into a comprehensive certified organic smallholding.
It is an award winning farm working in a number of areas including; Eco Landscaping, teaching how to grow local organic food, developing school gardens, biodiversity and we also provide Cabin Accommodation.
The farm has a diverse range of ecological & native Irish habitats, ranging from ponds to a strip of wild bog land, wildlife habitats including native hedgerows, woodlands, ditches and stonewalls, organic vegetables, herbs, tunnels (all weather), composting, reed bed systems, ducks and donkeys.
With many willing hands it has developed into a comprehensive certified organic smallholding.
It is an award winning farm working in a number of areas including; Eco Landscaping, teaching how to grow local organic food, developing school gardens, biodiversity and we also provide Cabin Accommodation.
The farm has a diverse range of ecological & native Irish habitats, ranging from ponds to a strip of wild bog land, wildlife habitats including native hedgerows, woodlands, ditches and stonewalls, organic vegetables, herbs, tunnels (all weather), composting, reed bed systems, ducks and donkeys.
EXPERIENCE OUR SELF CATERING ECO CABINS
Stay at our eco cabins in the heart of our farm
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Three timber frame cabins, run off solar panels with wood burning stoves. They are very well insulated, so are warm and cosy no matter what the weather is like.
Wake up every morning in the beautiful peace and tranquility of Gortbrack, take a wander on the bog and explore the Dingle peninsula, the Ring of Kerry and Killarney National Park. We are also close to Tralee town and The Wild Atlantic Way. It is the ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. Each cabin has a fitted kitchen, a wet shower / bathroom, oak and tile floors throughout. There is a laundry room beside the cabins with a washing machine and dryer. We now have broadband internet installed in each cabin. |
Eco landscaping for all environments.
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Native Hedgerows
Woodland Planting Gardens for Wildlife Edible Garden Design |
EDUCATION
Organic Schools
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‘The Year Round Organic School Garden’ Book
€20.00 + p&p IN STOCK This book is a practical guide for teachers and other education practitioners. It aims to help with the planning, design, creation and use of an organic school garden with children and teenagers. It demonstrates the huge possibilities of using the school grounds as an educational resource, to learn about organic food production and the importance of biodiversity. The book can be purchased directly from the Irish Seed Savers Association, or just contact us by phone or email. |
What is biodiversity?
Biodiversity - or bioligical diversity - is the term given to describe the variety of all life on earth. The biological diversity we see today is the result of millions of years of evolution. It includes habitats and ecosystems which support this life and how life forms interact with each other and the rest of the environment.
Find us. Book us and stay a spell.
We cover many aspects of organic farm living, use the information below to contact us.
Gortbrack Organic Farm,
Ballyseedy, Tralee, Co. Kerry V92 K302 |
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