In 2023 Connecting Cabra piloted a garden-share scheme across Dublin 7 called Community Roots. We matched garden owners with gardenless budding growers living nearby and looking for a space to grow food.

The pilot proved a huge success. It won Best Newcomer at Dublin City Council’s Neighbourhood Awards. It was also featured on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland and in the Irish Times.

We’ve loads more garden-share pairings to make for 2024 so if you’re interested in getting involved or would like to learn more, please visit communityroots.ie.

Photo of community members chatting over homegrown produce

Photo of community members chatting holding homegrown produce.