Welcome
Welcome to the All Ireland Permaculture Association — a growing network of people across the island of Ireland who care about land, community, and the future we are creating together.
Permaculture is about designing systems that work with nature: growing food, restoring soil, building resilient communities, and creating livelihoods that regenerate rather than deplete. Across Ireland these ideas are already taking root — in gardens, farms, schools, community projects, and homes.
The Association exists to connect the people doing this work.
We bring together growers, educators, land stewards, designers, and those who are simply curious and want to learn. Some are experienced practitioners; others are just beginning their journey. What unites us is a shared belief that practical, thoughtful action can help shape a thriving future for this island.
Through gatherings, shared learning, and a supportive network, we aim to strengthen the permaculture movement across Ireland and help people find one another.
Whether you are tending a small garden, stewarding land, working in community projects, or simply exploring new ways of living with the land — you are very welcome here.
Latest news
Who’s Coming Then?
The 2025 All Ireland Permaculture Gathering is on! So… who’s coming then? Tents are being dug out, beetroot will be dug up, sunshine is being booked, and all are swotting up on the permaculture principles (only joking!) That can only mean one thing – the All...
All Ireland Permaculture Association Formed
After the big announcement last year at the gathering a group of us have worked for some months to finally get the All Ireland Permaculture Association (AIPA) off the ground. After much wrestling over bureaucratic hurdles to be able to get an official bank account,...
Reboot of the Permaculture Gathering
After a 5 year interval the much anticipated reboot of the All Ireland Permaculture Gathering finally took off and some 200 people gathered at the Slieve Aughty Centre over the weekend of 24/25 August. It was brilliant to see many old friends again, and meet new...
What is permaculture?
Permaculture is a design process derived from natural systems and cycles in which we live and are a part of. Made up of a set of 3 core principles, permaculture designs can be applied to all aspects of human development in order to build healthy communities for ourselves and future generations. The name ‘Permaculture’ is short for ‘Permanent Culture’.
Find permaculture projects
Our new permaculture map is a directory of permaculture projects throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland. You can search the map, and submit your own project.

