About the All Ireland Permaculture Association
The All Ireland Permaculture Association (AIPA) was formally established in 2025, growing out of a loose, grassroots network of practitioners and enthusiasts across the island.
For years, people were already gathering, sharing knowledge, and building connections around permaculture in Ireland. AIPA emerged to give that energy a home, a way to connect more easily, collaborate more effectively, and support the growing movement.
You can read a little more about our journey in Heiko’s blog post here
What We Do
Permaculture offers a practical way of working with nature rather than against it. It brings together ecological understanding, traditional knowledge, and thoughtful design to create systems that restore soil, water, biodiversity, and community.
Across Ireland, these ideas are already taking root, in gardens, farms, schools, neighbourhoods, and livelihoods.
AIPA exists to connect and support the people doing this work.
We bring together growers, educators, land stewards, community organisers, designers, and those who are simply curious. Some have decades of experience; others are just beginning. All are welcome.
Our Focus
Our work centres on three simple aims:
Connection – building relationships across the islandLearning – sharing knowledge, skills, and experienceCollaboration – supporting projects, initiatives, and collective action
Through gatherings, events, online networks, and shared projects, we create spaces where people can meet, exchange ideas, and support one another.
An All-Island Network
We operate on an all-island basis, recognising that ecosystems, watersheds, and communities do not follow political borders.
Our members live and work across towns, cities, farms, smallholdings, and community spaces throughout Ireland.
How We’re Organised
AIPA is a volunteer-led association.
You can read our constitution here:👉 [Link to Constitution]
2025-26 Board Members:
- Claire Thompson-Moore, Co-Chair
- Claire Templar, Co-Chair
- Sarah Davidson, Secretary
- Anna Nolan, Treasurer
Why It Matters
At its heart, AIPA is a network of people who care deeply about the future of this island, its soils, waters, wildlife, and communities.
We believe that thoughtful design, shared knowledge, and collective effort can help create a thriving, regenerative Ireland.
You’re Welcome Here
Whether you stayed, strayed, returned, or arrived, if you care about the land and the future we share here, you are very welcome.