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<title>Irish Allotments Forums: Recent Posts</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:45:44 +0000</pubDate>

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<title>835335barry on "Starting new Allotment"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=92#post-354</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:16:55 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>835335barry</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;starting a new allotment for 2011 in South west Donegal, Seeaking interst from anyone who would be interested in leasing plots
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<title>Douglas Allotments on "Douglas Allotments Co. Cork"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=90#post-353</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:34:55 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Douglas Allotments</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;ALLOTMENT SALE: We are offering a discount on the last remaining plots contact Brian 0852103626 for further details.
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<title>emmetsheerin on "Allotment Photography"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=91#post-352</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 17:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>emmetsheerin</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Hello..&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;I'm planning to do a photography project over the next few months that focuses on allotments. I'm really interested in documenting people working in their allotments and capturing their passion for growing food...  &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;I'm not a professional photographer but am an experienced enthusiast so i'm not doing this to make money. But if the project turns out ok, id like to exhibit the photos some place.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;I'd love to hear from anyone who wouldn't mind having me come out to their allotment some day and spend a couple of hours taking photographs. I'll even offer to do a spot of weeding!&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Anyway if anyone is interested...my email is &#60;a href=&#34;mailto:emmetsheerin@gmail.com&#34;&#62;emmetsheerin@gmail.com&#60;/a&#62; &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Cheers
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<title>Douglas Allotments on "Douglas Allotments Co. Cork"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=90#post-351</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 09:44:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Douglas Allotments</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;We have a blog for Douglas Allotments in Co. Cork set up now it will be updated with pictures and posts keep an eye on us...at &#60;a href=&#34;http://douglasallotments.wordpress.com&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://douglasallotments.wordpress.com&#60;/a&#62;
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<title>Douglas Allotments on "Douglas Allotments Co. Cork"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=90#post-350</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:27:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Douglas Allotments</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Hi&#60;br /&#62;
We have opened allotments at Douglas Co. Cork. We have 90sq meter lovely plots ready to go: ploughed, rotovated, windbreaked and south facing. Facilities provided for the price parking, water on site, indoor rest area, tool storage and access to farm yard manure. We are flexible as regards plot sizes. Call Brian on 0852103626  or email &#60;a href=&#34;mailto:douglasallotments@gmail.com&#34;&#62;douglasallotments@gmail.com&#60;/a&#62; for more info.&#60;br /&#62;
Thanks&#60;br /&#62;
Brian Douglas Allotments
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<title>darrcow on "new allotments county meath"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=85#post-345</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>darrcow</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;new allotments in county meath will be ready at the start of march please email &#60;a href=&#34;mailto:gardens4u@live.ie&#34;&#62;gardens4u@live.ie&#60;/a&#62; and i will forward all info
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<title>Thomas on "Allotment questionnaire for thesis"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=84#post-344</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:44:35 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Thomas</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Hello Stephen, I have had a look at your survey and have a couple of suggestions.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Your first question would need to cover people that do not yet have an allotment. In the ever growing community of people interested in growing there own and having an allotments are a lot of people that do not have one.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;in most questions you seem to be able to select both yes and no. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Otherwise your question raises a lot of interesting points and I would love to see the outcome, if you would like to get a few more people to fill it in let me know and maybe we can post it on the website. Just us the contact page: &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.irishallotments.net/?page_id=16&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://www.irishallotments.net/?page_id=16&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Hope to hear from you soon.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Regards&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Thomas
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<title>stephenfgillman on "Allotment questionnaire for thesis"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=84#post-343</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:13:59 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>stephenfgillman</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;My name is Stephen Gillman and I am a fourth year culinary arts student in DIT, I am doing a thesis on &#34;How Allotments and Small Farms can save the Environment and Economy&#34;. This is a quick questionnaire (10questions) that I am using to find out more about the opinions of people growing in allotments that I could use to compare or contrast current literature that I have studied. I would be happy to answer any questions. Thanks for your time, it’s much appreciated&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;This is the questionnaire &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WX8RHJM&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WX8RHJM&#60;/a&#62;
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<title>taraodon on "Bandon Allotments"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=25#post-342</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:49:40 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>taraodon</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Transition Bandon have acquired a site from cork co council for allotments in Bandon town opening early 2010. It is a community run, not for profit project and rents will remain as affordable as possible. Please email your details to &#60;a href=&#34;mailto:bandontransition@gmail.com&#34;&#62;bandontransition@gmail.com&#60;/a&#62; if you would like an allotment or call tara on 0238852922
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<title>Anonymous on "looking for a plot"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=80#post-341</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:20:36 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Sorry only getting back to you now. The Allotments I am on are just beyond Brittas Co. Dublin on the way to Blessington. I dont know the name of the area . The guy who runs it is called Jimi Blake, his sister specialises in rare plants from all over the world . I will try and locate his phone number and post it for any one interesed in that area.&#60;br /&#62;
There is a supply on site of Horse manure and wood chippings for paths etc.and Black plastic etc to cover up unused sections.&#60;br /&#62;
Mollied
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<title>Thomas on "Tawnies Upper, Clonakilty, West Cork,"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=83#post-340</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:51:35 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Thomas</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Hey, always nice to see more allotments pop up. If you would like them added to the allotments page please let me know, send me an email using the contact us page on the website:&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.irishallotments.net/?page_id=16&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://www.irishallotments.net/?page_id=16&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;with the following info:&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Title (name of farm or allotments)&#60;br /&#62;
Location (as specific as possible as it will be added to a map.)&#60;br /&#62;
Directions&#60;br /&#62;
Details (of facilities provided, plots, area in general, future plans?) Contact&#60;br /&#62;
information
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<title>Anonymous on "Bandon Allotments"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=25#post-339</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:12:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Sorry to cross post... not quite in bandon, but just outside Clonakilty&#60;br /&#62;
&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=83&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=83&#60;/a&#62;
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<title>Anonymous on "allotments near bandon"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=27#post-338</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:11:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;ditto&#60;br /&#62;
&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=83&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=83&#60;/a&#62;
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<title>Anonymous on "Tawnies Upper, Clonakilty, West Cork,"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=83#post-337</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:03:15 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Hello Folks,&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;I'm setting up an allotments on my land at&#60;br /&#62;
Tawnies Upper, Clonakilty, West Cork&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;I hope to have them up and running by January 2010&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;If anyone's interested in the area feel free to give me a bell.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;email me on &#60;a href=&#34;mailto:info@odonovanshotel.com&#34;&#62;info@odonovanshotel.com&#60;/a&#62; , but be sure and mention &#34;Allotment/Tom&#34; in the subject&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Thanks :)
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<title>Thomas on "looking for a plot"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=80#post-336</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:41:21 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Thomas</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;As it turns out you are already on the website! :-)&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.irishallotments.net/?page_id=11#12&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://www.irishallotments.net/?page_id=11#12&#60;/a&#62;
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<title>Thomas on "Artisan Market"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=79#post-335</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:38:18 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Thomas</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Hello, thanks for the information, if you would like me to post this on the main website I would be more than happy to. Please email me using the contact us page with a few words about the marked, the food festival and especially the free stalls and I will put that up for you.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.irishallotments.net/?page_id=16&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://www.irishallotments.net/?page_id=16&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Thanks
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<title>Anonymous on "Artisan Market"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=79#post-334</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Hi All,&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Due to the outstanding sucess of the Drogheda food festival Scotch hall shopping centre has aquired 8 covered stalls which vendors can use to sell there produce from and as an extra bonus these pitches will be FREE of charge for the next couple of weeks.&#60;br /&#62;
Any one who may be interested can contact 041-9843319
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<title>Anonymous on "looking for a plot"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=80#post-333</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:05:17 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Hi&#60;br /&#62;
We have a scheme of private allotments in Annamoe near Roundwood. Contact details available here&#60;br /&#62;
&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.allotments.ie/?p=140&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://www.allotments.ie/?p=140&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Regards&#60;br /&#62;
Martin&#60;br /&#62;
Annamoe Allotments
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<title>Anonymous on "mayo smallholders"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=81#post-332</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Our societies chairperson is patricia reynolds 094 9376806 or I can be contacted on 086 3285265 whether you have a balcony or 100 acres you will fit in here . We do labour exchanges ,barter , bulk buying ,group stalls for excess produce as well as meeting up for farm visits and demonstrations we have various skills within the group such as butter making , cheese making,meat curing and bee keeping ( if only we had a roofer to roof the county fom this weather !!!! ) . If anybody wants to find out more contact us for a membership form . paul
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<title>Anonymous on "windbreak fabric"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=77#post-331</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:47:55 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Hi&#60;br /&#62;
Martin here from Annamoe Allotments.&#60;br /&#62;
I can supply the wind-break netting.&#60;br /&#62;
I am near Roundwood.&#60;br /&#62;
You can get my phone number and e-mail address at this link&#60;br /&#62;
&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.irishallotments.net/?page_id=11#12&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://www.irishallotments.net/?page_id=11#12&#60;/a&#62;
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<title>Thomas on "looking for a plot"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=80#post-330</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:14:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Thomas</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Hey, good to hear, would you please let me know the details of the private owner as i do not believe I have him on the list of allotments.
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<title>Anonymous on "looking for a plot"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=80#post-329</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:57:30 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Thanks Thomas. I am already on the  waiting list for Friarstown and Corkagh Park. I have located a private landowner in the Blessington area, its a bit expensive for quite a small area which defeats the purpose slightly but will give it a go.
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<title>Anonymous on "Corrigans City Farm"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=82#post-328</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:28:33 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Well the damp warm weather is upon us and we should all be vigilant with the effects of slug and snail damage on vegetable and ornamental crops. I know there are  nematodes comercially available, Nemaslug, Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita (a member of the Phylum Nematoda family)and no doubt lots of people are using them, but here’s a bit of information anyway&#60;br /&#62;
Slugs and snails are molluscs, the same as oysters and clams (a bit of trivia there!). They are comparable in structure except that the snail is protected by a hard, calcareous shell that makes it less susceptible than slugs to dry conditions and sun exposure. When adverse living conditions confront snails, they react by sealing the opening of the shell with a mucus sheet, which soon hardens to a leathery texture. The snails can then become inactive and have the ability to remain in this condition for up to 4 years. Slugs range in size from 0.5 to 20cm in length, depending on species and age, with colour variations of dark brown and black to light gray. Slugs and snails are creatures that slither along on a path of mucus. This mucus dries out and can be seen in the daytime as a shiny trail over leaves, fruit and soil. The discovery of these &#34;slime trails&#34; may be the only way of determining their being there, as slugs and snails by and large feed at night. Sporadically they come out of their hiding places and feed in the evening or on dreary days. For this reason, many growers do not attribute the obvious damage to slugs and snails, as the pests themselves are not observable. When trails and damage are observed, the slugs and snails can often be found on the ground close to the injured plants, hiding under decaying plant debris, stones, clods of soil, or logs.&#60;br /&#62;
Slugs and snails feed on the lower leaves of numerous plants particularly in the areas between the veins. Juvenile slugs and snails damage plants by rasping away the exterior tissue, while adults eat holes through the leaves, nip off tender shoots or cause total annihilation of seedlings. Damage to the leaves, along with blustery weather, time and again causes leaves to shred. Compost piles, drain pipes, litter heaps,  greenhouses, well walls and uncultivated areas with dense plant growth, provide ideal sites in which the gray garden slug, gray field slug and snails are capable of overwintering in all developmental stages.&#60;br /&#62;
IN THE HOME GARDEN&#60;br /&#62;
Slugs and snails feed on plants such as Hostas,petunia, zinnia, salvia, lily-of-the-valley, bean, the fruit of tomato and strawberries, lettuce, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, pepper and many other young vegetables we’re growing really.&#60;br /&#62;
These molluscs are more troublesome:&#60;br /&#62;
 During prolonged periods of wet, overcast weather. In crops with a dense protective canopy. In gardens that are heavily mulched and/or surrounded by tall grass and weeds.&#60;br /&#62;
 In areas containing debris such as decaying leaves, poles, boards and logs. Limited control of slugs and snails can be obtained by adjusting the above situations where possible. If damage persists, chemical control may be necessary. It is important to note that a combination of control methods is much more effective in reducing population levels.&#60;br /&#62;
Cultural Control Methods&#60;br /&#62;
Hygiene - hygiene can be highly beneficial in controlling populations of slugs and snails. It involves the removal of all materials that could provide daytime hiding places and ideal egg laying sites, such as plant debris, dense plant growth, rocks, boards, and logs. This is especially important in shaded areas near trees and buildings. The use of mulches should be avoided in any of these sites. Tall or densely growing plants may need to be thinned to allow for more air movement and light penetration and therefore, drier environmental conditions.&#60;br /&#62;
Barriers - Slugs and snails avoid crawling over any dry abrasive material such as gravel, sharp sand, wood ashes, diatomaceous earth, or lime. The increased production of mucus required to free themselves of these materials exhausts them and soon causes death. A 30-45cm  band of any one of these inert materials spread along borders or between rows of plants would be a beneficial repellent.&#60;br /&#62;
Fly screening, the green windbreak material, approximately 10cm wide will also provide a successful barrier against slugs and snails. This screening should be partially imbedded in the soil for support to a depth of 5cm and completely surround the plant. When using the screening on a cold frame, it should be tacked across the top of the frame leaving the cut edges of the screen sharp.&#60;br /&#62;
Traps - Traps are a successful method of control in small areas, boards, bark, or a comparable material at least 15cm square can be positioned in the garden close to those plants which are susceptible to slug and snail assault. These traps should be checked each morning so the slugs and snails can be removed from beneath them and destroyed. even though handpicking is labour intensive, one hour of doing so will give a noticeable reduction in populations.&#60;br /&#62;
Stale beer placed in a container, to a depth of about 2.5cm is extremely attractive to slugs and snails. These containers can be sunk into the soil so that the top edge is at ground level and placed 3 m apart throughout the garden. The slugs and snails will crawl into this container and drown. These traps should be put out early in the evening when feeding activity begins and emptied regularly as slugs and snails accumulate.&#60;br /&#62;
Natural Predators - Slugs and snails have natural enemies such as toads, snakes, several species of ground beetles and their larvae, wild birds and ducks, with the toad being the most important. It is highly beneficial to encourage such predators to reside in your garden to maintain a natural balance.&#60;br /&#62;
Chemical Control - Molluscicides such as metaldehyde or methiocarb are available in bait form for use in the control of slugs and snails. Baits are sold under several trade names in garden supply and hardware stores. Metaldehyde is registered for use in vegetable crops, while Methiocarb can be used on ornamentals and lawns only. Follow label direction to ensure safety and efficacy of each product. There are 'safe' baits you can use based on higher concentrations of iron phosphate that will only harm snails. These go under names like 'Escar-go' and 'Sluggo'.&#60;br /&#62;
Diatomaceous earth is a powder that will scratch snails and slugs causing them to loose moisture and die.&#60;br /&#62;
Copper repels slugs and snails so if you can surround an area with copper, you can discourage invasions.
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<title>Anonymous on "Corrigans City Farm"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=82#post-327</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:19:34 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Well it's been a busy few months, the fruits of our labours are brilliant, the money which has been saved has been amazing. In Blackpool,(despite being depicted as less than enthusiastic at times)myself and the other volunteers have had a fantastic and very productive time, we had our share of problems,clueless so called experts, catterpillars, slugs and blight, but they are small and have been eliminated as far as possible, and considering that we are all(well some of us anyway)new to allotments, horticultural practices and comunal gardening, we have all gelled and been very productive,and we even made a few bob at a local market which just goes to show how easy when you put your mind to it, it can be. We successfuly turned a bare piece of neglected and barren land into a veritable vegetable oasis,there has been such a brilliant vibe around the place, even the chickens are happy, the harvesting is well under way now and we are eating our own organically grown produce,salads have never been tastier, what could be better eh? It's been a hard old slog, the irish summer hasn't been that kind to us though, I am looking forward to the next few months and the next series in september(24th)What a way to spend your time,it has been a very positive and rewarding experience,I would certainly encourage anyone to start digging there own garden and plant some food crops, It's great fun and You get to eat what you produce, how bad is that.
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<title>Anonymous on "mayo smallholders"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=81#post-326</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:49:55 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Paul,&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Check us out &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.giyireland.com&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;www.giyireland.com&#60;/a&#62; we are trying to set up a national network of local growers groups.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Ciarán&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Hope to see you all on September 12.
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<title>Thomas on "mayo smallholders"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=81#post-325</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Hey, thanks for the note, I would be happy to post this up on the website if you want to add some more information and maybe some contact details??
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<title>Thomas on "looking for a plot"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=80#post-324</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:24:44 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Thomas</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Have you tried the SDAA? &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://homepage.eircom.net/~sthduballots/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://homepage.eircom.net/~sthduballots/&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;I know it's not quite private but they may have some plots available close to you?
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<title>Anonymous on "mayo smallholders"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=81#post-323</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;I just thought I'd let anybody know that is interested in growing your own that we have a society in mayo which meets monthly with advice and help for smallholders and gardeners alike
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<title>Anonymous on "looking for a plot"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=80#post-322</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:56:52 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Does anyone know of any private allotments for rent in the south dublin area? I have my name down for the last three years with DCC and am still way down the list . I am growing a small amount in my garden but its a very small area. Any help would be appreciated.
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<title>Anonymous on "Artisan Market"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=79#post-321</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:15:32 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Hi All,&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Just to let everyone know that there is an artisan market taking place on the Riverside next to Scotch hall s/c Drogheda this weekend 14 and 15 Aug as part of the Drogheda food festival.&#60;br /&#62;
This market will continue every Friday going forward from 4-8pm.Stalls are still available if anyone has a glut!!&#60;br /&#62;
contact:041-9843319
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<title>Thomas on "GIY Ireland (Grow it Yourself)"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=78#post-320</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:45:46 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;That's a great website they have going, and thanks Joe for the mention in there forums. They seem to have numerous groups starting up, the strength of numbers may give them advantages other any other community group.
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<title>Thomas on "GIY Ireland (Grow it Yourself)"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=78#post-319</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Thomas</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Hey Green Joe, would you like me to publish this on the website???
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<title>Anonymous on "GIY Ireland (Grow it Yourself)"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=78#post-318</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;First GIY Ireland Conference Announced&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;GIY (Grow it Yourself) Ireland – taking the ‘self’ out of ‘self-sufficiency’&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;A new national not-for-profit organisation called GIY (Grow it Yourself) Ireland, which is trying to inspire people to grow their own food and give them the skills they need to do so successfully, is being launched on September 12 at the Waterford Harvest Festival.  &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;The organisation, established by journalist and author Michael Kelly, aims to establish local food growers groups in every town in Ireland .  Hundreds of people are already involved in existing GIY groups (GIY Waterford for example has over 100 members that meet each month in the city library) where activities include monthly meetings, talks and demos, garden visits, seed and plant swaps, produce bartering, mentor panels and grower’s meitheals.  GIY meetings are free and open to people interested in food growing at all levels, i.e. from growing a few herbs on the balcony to complete self-sufficiency, from beginners to old hands.  &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;“Growing your own food can be an isolating experience particularly when you are a novice and you don’t know where to start,” says Kelly.  “A GIY group is about creating a grower’s community so that people can come together in their locality to learn from each other and exchange tips, knowledge, produce and war-stories!  GIY Ireland is looking for local champions who are interested in setting up a GIY group in their area and we will give them all the help they need to get a sustainable, successful group up and running.”&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Speakers at the GIY Ireland launch which takes place in Waterford Institute of Technology on Saturday September 12 will include Joy Larkcom, Trevor Sargent, Darina Allen, Michael Kelly and Will Sutherland.  There will also be a demonstration on cooking with sustainable fish by Fresh From the Sea author Clodagh McKenna and talks on allotments, community gardens, nutrition, seed-saving and permaculture.  Tickets which cost €35 include a seasonal dinner and are available to buy from &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.GIYIreland.com&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;www.GIYIreland.com&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Other events at the Waterford Harvest Festival include a ‘Harvest Feast’ in the city on the Saturday evening and a farmer’s market in the city centre on Sunday 13, September.  GIY Ireland is supported by Social Entrepreneurs Ireland.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Ciarán
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<title>Anonymous on "windbreak fabric"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=77#post-317</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:45:41 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Hi,&#60;br /&#62;
Can anyone tell me where I can purchase a roll of windbreak fabric in the south county Dublin or North East Wicklow area?&#60;br /&#62;
I am also looking for wire mesh fencing or maybe it's ok to just use wooden posts and fabric.  Any advice?&#60;br /&#62;
PS, please don't tell me a DIY shop as they only sell in small quantities and it is very expensive.&#60;br /&#62;
Thanks!
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<title>seasonpark on "Looking for Allotment in Bray/Shankill?"</title>
<link>http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=31#post-316</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:16:21 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>seasonpark</dc:creator>
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<description>&#60;p&#62;Hi,&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;You may have found something already, but we have some available just off N11 in Newtownmountkennedy....&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;32 Allotments for lease in a 17th Centuary walled-in garden.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Secure, safe, serene, and peaceful setting.&#60;br /&#62;
10*5m Flat, Rotivated plot.&#60;br /&#62;
Toliets, and a shed to store tools.&#60;br /&#62;
Easy going atmostphere.&#60;br /&#62;
Good parking.&#60;br /&#62;
Ring to make an appointment to view the plot.&#60;br /&#62;
Ten allotments taken already till end of March 2010.&#60;br /&#62;
5 minutes off the N11, take Newtownmountkennedy exit.&#60;br /&#62;
20 minutes from Loughlinstown roundabout.&#60;br /&#62;
10 mintutes from Greystones.&#60;br /&#62;
Advice/Classes on request.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Contact details as follows:&#60;br /&#62;
Paul Kavanagh&#60;br /&#62;
Mobile: 0872424605&#60;br /&#62;
Season Park Farm&#60;br /&#62;
Newtownmountkennedy&#60;br /&#62;
Co. Wicklow
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