Christmas is almost with us and what better way to celebrate than to support local, home-grown enterprise. The students at An t’Ionad Glas, The Organic College in Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick are putting together a vibrant Christmas Market to showcase their talents and to show people what the Organic College is all about. The Market will take place on Saturday December 11th from 12noon to 5pm
This Friday December 10th is also worldwide Terra Madre (Mother Earth) Day. The College which is linked to the Slow Food Movement promoting, good clean and fair food worldwide will also host a special Terra Madre stall at the fair on Saturday. A speaker from Slow Food will make a short presentation at 4.00pm. And outline the work of this organization in promoting quality food in schools and around the world.
There will be a wide range of stalls at the market, selling fare from the Gardens as well as crafts and food gifts including delicious chutneys, jams, soups, cordials, home baking, hand-made Chocolates, and other goodies. You can also pick up natural gifts like Christmas Wreathes, hand-made soaps, balms and luxurious treats. To relax visitors will get to enjoy tea & coffee and home-made cakes baked by the students. Of course the big man himself (Santa Claus!!) will make an appearance and there will be entertainment for the kids.
The market will also give friends and family of the students an opportunity to come and have a good look around at the Gardens, weather permitting of course, so bring your wellies!!.
This is a great chance to support a small, local Limerick endeavour and come home with some unique Christmas gifts.