Exciting times at Kyrie Farm as soil investigations are now underway, helping finalize designs and engineering for our upcoming plans.

19th October

It was wonderful to host around 20 conference attendees yesterday! We toured the farm, old buildings, new orchard, and crops, sparking discussions on how Kyrie Farm can make a difference. Thanks for your support!

12th October

What an inspiring #WorldMentalHealthDay at the Royal Irish Academy! We were honored to present Kyrie Farm’s vision for recovery-oriented mental health care in Ireland. Huge thanks to Catherine Brogan for chairing, and to Lisanne Finston, CEO of Gould Farm, for traveling from Massachusetts. Engaging discussions with John McKeon, Eoin Galavan, and Lesley Ann Dunne made the day exceptional, with a special review from Professor Agnes Higgins on Kyrie Farm’s alignment with the Sharing the Vision strategy. Our gratitude to Maynooth University and Mental Health Ireland for their unwavering support. Here’s to the future!

10th October

Honored to host Lisanne Finston, CEO of Gould Farm, and her partner Patty at Kyrie Farm today ahead of tomorrow's conference on World Mental Health Day.

9th October

A fantastic day with 30 volunteers cleaning onions, harvesting potatoes, and tidying up the farm—fuelled by our wonderful kitchen team’s snacks and coffee!

5th October

Despite the drizzle, nearly 40 volunteers joined us to harvest potatoes, weed the beetroots and cauliflower, and tidy up the yard. Thanks to our kitchen team for the delicious sandwiches and cakes!

14th September

On this sunny day, we finished our onion harvest and bid a temporary goodbye to Michelle, one of our dedicated volunteers, as she embarks on a year of travels. Best of luck, Michelle!

18th September

Our volunteers worked hard today, harvesting onions and packing veg boxes, while Billy Murphy shared exciting new landscape designs for Kyrie Farm.

11th September

Wednesday’s volunteers harvested and set onions to dry, with beautiful salad leaves and tomatoes flourishing alongside them!

4th September

Friday’s volunteers took a well-deserved coffee break in the sunshine after lots of weeding and packing of vegetable boxes.

30th August

Our dedicated volunteers tackled weeds in the cabbage patches and packed 27 vegetable boxes—another busy, productive day!

28th August

This past Saturday, we hosted our annual BBQ to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported Kyrie Farm over the past year. From our dedicated board members, volunteers, architects, engineers, and biodiversity supporters, to our generous donors and wonderful neighbors, it was a joy to gather together and celebrate our collective achievements. 

24th August 2024

Today, our incredible volunteers rolled up their sleeves and got to work, tackling a variety of essential tasks that keep our farm thriving.  From fixing the polytunnel door, planting new crops, or keeping our gardens weed-free.

21 August

Kyrie Farm’s orchard is flourishing, thanks to 18 months of care and recent re-staking by Billy and his team. The orchard plays a crucial role in our farm’s biodiversity, supporting both wildlife and our community.

11 August

Today at Kyrie Farm, 37 dedicated volunteers came together under the warm sunshine to tackle essential weeding tasks for this season’s carrots, leeks, and brassicas. Weeding is a vital part of organic farming, ensuring that our crops receive the nutrients they need to thrive. 

10 August

Nearly 30 volunteers joined forces to plant 1,500 cabbages and weed vegetable patches at Kyrie Farm. Cabbages, rich in nutrients and essential for soil health, are a cornerstone of our organic crop rotation. This collaborative effort, coupled with discussions on mental health, highlights the farm’s mission of sustainability and community support. 

14 July

Kyrie Farm welcomed experts from O’Connor Sutton Cronin to develop our ecology and biodiversity strategy. Biodiversity is key to creating a healing environment, supporting both the land and the community. This partnership is vital in ensuring Kyrie Farm remains a place of growth and renewal, rooted in sustainable practices. 

11 July

Our volunteers recently planted lettuce and harvested fresh produce, filling our organic vegetable boxes with nutrient-rich greens. Together, we’re cultivating a healthy, sustainable community through organic farming and volunteer dedication. 

11 July

At Kyrie Farm, volunteers have successfully planted leeks, a vital crop that enhances soil fertility and aligns with our sustainable practices. We’re grateful for the volunteer efforts that ensure our farm thrives as a beacon of sustainability and health. 

9 July

Kyrie Farm is excited to deliver fresh, organic vegetable boxes, thanks to the hard work of our volunteers and farm expert Nathan. This week, they harvested produce and planted leeks, a nutrient-rich crop that supports both our community’s health and sustainable farming practices. Our volunteers play a crucial role in creating a brighter, healthier future. 

3 July

Our volunteers recently gathered at Kyrie Farm to harvest this year's garlic crop, guided by our expert Nathan. The garlic will soon feature in our organic veg boxes, symbolizing the blend of community spirit and sustainable farming. Our biodiverse farm thrives thanks to the dedication of volunteers who ensure fresh, nutritious produce for our community. 

29 June

After a productive day spent tidying up the farm, our hardworking volunteers always enjoy well-deserved afternoon lunch. Maintaining the farm is essential for preparing the land for new growth, and the shared meal afterward is always a highlight—a moment to relax, enjoy fresh, locally sourced food, and celebrate the teamwork that keeps Kyrie Farm thriving.

27 April 2024

Our volunteers today focused on clearing weeds, a crucial task in organic farming. By removing these invasive plants, they ensured that our crops have the best environment to grow strong and healthy, promoting a balanced ecosystem and supporting the farm's commitment to sustainable agriculture.

2 March 2024

Our team at Kyrie Farm carefully laid out onions to dry, a key step in preserving their rich flavor and extending their shelf life. This process is vital for reducing waste and ensuring that these staple vegetables can be enjoyed in our recipes and veg boxes long after the harvest season.

28 Jan 2024 

Harvesting potatoes - Big thank you to everyone involved. 

Cleaning the polytunnel - thank you to all our volunteers

Harvesting Onions, Staking Trees & more – Thank You!

Family Day BBQ – Thanks to all our supporters

Volunteers helping with the weeding to ensure a great harvest

Volunteers planting Squash and Sweet Potatoes

OTs from North Dublin HSE volunteer on the farm

Planting the new season vegetables

Preparing the soil and seeds for new season

Ryan Tubridy chatting to John McKeon

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Orchard of Irish Heritage trees planted at Kyrie Farm

Irish Research Council Grant Award to Maynooth University for Kyrie Farm research

Becoming a centre of excellence in mental health service is a key goal for Kyrie Farm. University led research is a core aspect of this journey. International research and best practice informs all aspects of our planned service delivery and many examples serve as inspiration, as referenced by the World Health Organisation, for example Soteria Houses, Open Dialogue and other recovery oriented services. Our services will be inspired also by other therapeutic farms both nationally like Sli Eile, and internationally like Gould Farm in the US, who have demonstrated promising results for residents in longer term outcome studies. We are delighted that Maynooth University has joined as a partner in our journey to independently evaluate our processes and outcomes. Maynooth was recently awarded a research grant from the Irish Research Council specifically focusing on Kyrie Therapeutic Farm. This will support the farm in using evidence based and best practice therapies, and holistic and recovery oriented approaches to mental health, as well as connecting leading Therapeutic farms around the world.

Interview with Clare McKenna on Newstalk  - Click to listen

Delivering Veg boxes gets under way 

Large order for the Mindfulness Center's retreat

Seeds in the polytunnel

 Planting Leeks

Polytunnels erected with support from Mental Health Ireland