Inside the Gate: 21 Irish Farms to Open for One-Day Free Sustainable Farming Showcase

Sustainable Farming: Join the Free Inside the Gate Farming Showcase on the 31st August

On 31st August, people across Ireland will have the rare opportunity to explore some of the country’s most nature-friendly farms as part of Inside the Gate, a free, one-day national event organised by Farming For Nature.

What is Inside the Gate?

Inside the Gate is a unique initiative aimed at connecting the public with real working farms that are leading the way in sustainable, nature-friendly agriculture. The event invites visitors of all ages to spend time on farms that are actively restoring biodiversity, improving soil and water health, and producing food in ways that benefit both people and the planet.

Organised by Farming For Nature, a non-profit established in 2018 under the Burrenbeo Trust, the event will feature 26 different events across 21 farms in 12 counties, including Tipperary, Wexford, Mayo, Roscommon, Clare, Cork, Kildare, Kilkenny, Galway, Kerry, Laois, and Limerick.

A Chance to Learn from Ireland’s Most Nature-Rich Farms

Participating farms will open their gates for guided tours, sharing practical insights into how they’ve integrated biodiversity into their operations — whether through managing woodlands, supporting pollinators, protecting wetlands, or reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

These farms are real-life examples of what farming with nature looks like in practice. Visitors will have the opportunity to:

• Meet farmers committed to sustainability

• Learn about regenerative practices that improve soil and water quality

• See livestock and crops raised in harmony with the land

• Discover how nature-based solutions can boost both farm viability and environmental health

A Day for Everyone

Whether you’re from a rural area or an urban centre, the event is open to all — though spaces are limited and registration is required via the Farming For Nature website. The events are free to attend and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ella McSweeney, RTÉ’s Ear to the Ground presenter and patron of the event, says that the event is a:

“really valuable opportunity for young and old, from all backgrounds across Ireland, to spend time on some of the most nature-rich farms in the country.”

Co-founder of Farming For Nature, Brigid Barry, adds:

“In the past, many people had access to farms through extended family. With the dwindling number of small-hold farms and farmers, that’s not really the case anymore, so this is an opportunity to give urban and indeed rural people access to not just a working farm, but one that approaches food production in a sustainable and nature-friendly way.”

Examples of Participating Farms

Here are just a few of the farms taking part as well as what time in the day they will be open:

• Cloncannon Biofarm (Co. Tipperary): 

• Gerry Organic Farm (Co. Wexford): Morning

• Glasrai Organic Farm (Co. Mayo): Morning

• Knockvicar Alpaca Farm (Co. Roscommon): Morning

• Moyhill Farm (Co. Clare): Morning

• Blossom Farm (Co. Cork)

• Brookfield Farm (Co. Tipperary)

• Bryanstown Farm (Co. Kildare)

• Burren Farm Experience (Co. Clare)

• Colm Gavin’s Farm (Co. Mayo)

• Crawford’s Farm (Co. Tipperary)

• Dunnes Egg Farm (Co. Kildare)

• Glendree Organic Farm (Co. Clare)

• Highbank Farm (Co. Kilkenny)

• Leaf and Root Farm (Co. Galway)

• Murray Meadows Farm (Co. Galway)

• Reidys Organic Farm (Co. Kerry)

• Camcloon Dairy Farm (Co. Laois)

• Cloncannon Biofarm (Co. Tipperary): Afternoon

• Gerry Organic Farm (Co. Wexford): Afternoon

• Glasrai Organic Farm (Co. Mayo): Afternoon – More Technical Approach

• Gleann Bui Farm (Co. Mayo): Afternoon

• Hartwell Organic Farm (Co. Kildare): Afternoon

• Knockvicar Alpaca Farm (Co. Roscommon): Afternoon

• Morgans North Organic Farm (Co. Limerick)

• Moyhill Farm (Co. Clare): Afternoon

Each farm will highlight different aspects of nature-based farming, from habitat creation and water management to soil health and community engagement. Each event in each farm will be different so read the descriptions of the farm you are interested in on the Farming for Nature website.

How to Join

Visit the Inside the Gate event page to:

• View participating farms

• Book your free tickets

• Learn more about each event

Spaces are expected to fill quickly, so early registration is encouraged.

Final Thoughts

In a time when our connection to food and farming is becoming increasingly distant, Inside the Gate offers an inspiring and educational experience. It’s a chance to see what’s possible when food production and nature work hand in hand.

So, on 31st August, step through the gate and discover the future of farming, which is rooted in nature, led by farmers, and open to everyone.

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