May 2024 “The Humble Spud” Potatoes. The staple of the Irish diet down through the years, when nearly everyone used to grow their own. Now, fewer people “go to the bother”. However, not only have the numbers of commercial growers in Ireland decreased in recent years, but owing to record rainfall levels this spring, […]

The next get together will be on Monday 15th Jan from 11am to noon in the Wicklow Methodist Hall. Further information available from Linda Walsh: 086 8228378.

  Eco Notes July 2025 Domestic solar power Solar power can both heat water (solar thermal panels) and generate electricity (photovoltaic [PV] panels). Solar panels provide hot water throughout summer months. Those who already have PV panels will have seen their electricity bills reduced substantially during all the sunny weather we have enjoyed, on and […]

The Parish BBQ is back and will take place in EGS on 3rd September at 1pm! Tickets are Adult €20, Child under 12 €5 Family €45 – Two adults and two children WhatsApp Jim Costello to book: 086 770 1456 Entertainment and games will be provided on the day!

July 2023 The Joys of Growing Vegetables Not so long ago, we used to grow many of our own vegetables in Ireland – however, owing to cut price offers for “cheaper” overseas food in supermarkets, most of the commercial growers here have gone out of business. Currently, Ireland imports a huge amount of fruit and […]