About the School of Natural Building in Cloughjordan
The School of Natural Building provides training in low-cost, low-impact building techniques in Clouhgjordan Eco-village. It is run in conjunction with Cultivate.
The main facilitator is Eileen Flanagan, a structural engineer and artist. She has many years experience as a professional engineer in the public and private sectors. In 2004 she trained in cob building with Ianto Evans at the Hollies in Cork. She and her husband then set about designing and building their own circular cob home in the eco-village. She wants to share her knowledge and experience and to facilitate people in building a beautiful home for themselves without getting into debt. She teaches permaculture, natural building and crafts. She loves cooking, languages, castles and historical costumes.
The main facilitator is Eileen Flanagan, a structural engineer and artist. She has many years experience as a professional engineer in the public and private sectors. In 2004 she trained in cob building with Ianto Evans at the Hollies in Cork. She and her husband then set about designing and building their own circular cob home in the eco-village. She wants to share her knowledge and experience and to facilitate people in building a beautiful home for themselves without getting into debt. She teaches permaculture, natural building and crafts. She loves cooking, languages, castles and historical costumes.
She is ably assisted by Philippa Robinson from Cultivate who is the point of contact in the office and the most wonderful support system.
Delicious lunches and snacks are provided by Deirdre Flanagan, baker extrodinaire.
Delicious lunches and snacks are provided by Deirdre Flanagan, baker extrodinaire.
About Cloughjordan Eco-village
The eco-village in Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary is the first of its kind in Ireland. It is a co-operative of diverse people all united by a desire to create a sustainable community. It is set on 67 acres in the the historic village of Cloughjordan. Designed on permaculture principles, the land is divided up into a residential area, native woodland and food production. The eco-village is one of the leading locations for sustainability and community education in the country. For more information please visit www.thevillage.ie
