Doon Social Farm

Doon Social Farm Doon Social Farm is a 33 acre organic farm in Limerick producing & selling fresh organic food. https://ballyhouraruralservices.ie/

Doon Social Farm sensory hub is now open! Open Fridays and Saturdays between 10am and 2pm. Just ask in the café. Plans g...
30/05/2026

Doon Social Farm sensory hub is now open! Open Fridays and Saturdays between 10am and 2pm. Just ask in the café.

Plans going forward are to have it open 24/7 for families in the local area.

Also starting soon is the construction of the sensory garden. Funding for the paths and hard landscaping was secured through Limerick City and County Council. Other donors include the Brothers of Charity (now Corlann), the Glencarbry Windfarm and Dundrum Nurseries.

The design of the garden was by award-winning landscape designer, Elma Fenton, who has won awards in Bloom and in Chelsea Flower Show.

We hope to have this project completed by November 2026, for the benefit and enjoyment of the families of Doon.

Looking for meaningful part-time work in your local community? 🌿The Rural Social Scheme (RSS) is now welcoming more rura...
26/05/2026

Looking for meaningful part-time work in your local community? 🌿

The Rural Social Scheme (RSS) is now welcoming more rural residents through expanded eligibility for 2026. Whether you have a farming background or not, this is an opportunity to stay active, support your community, and make a real local impact.

✔ Flexible part-time hours
✔ Work close to home
✔ Community & environmental projects
✔ Supportive and rewarding roles
For more info or to apply, contact Maria Hester at [email protected] or call 063 91300. You can also call us at the farm at 061 380 808.

Step into a calm and welcoming sensory space designed for children and families to relax, explore and enjoy at their own...
24/05/2026

Step into a calm and welcoming sensory space designed for children and families to relax, explore and enjoy at their own pace 🌈✨

With soothing lights, sensory activities and a supportive atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to unwind and play together.

📅 Fridays & Saturdays
⏰ 10am – 2pm

To book, contact us at:
📧 [email protected]
📞 087 437 8000

One for sorrow, Two for joy, Three for a girl, Four for a boy, Five for silver, Six for gold, Seven for a secret, Never ...
23/05/2026

One for sorrow, Two for joy, Three for a girl, Four for a boy, Five for silver, Six for gold, Seven for a secret, Never to be told

Life on the farm can sometimes be very precarious. Like us nature is never more vulnerable than when we are taking our first few independent steps from the nest and into the real world. As May gives way to June the first of this year’s chicks are fledging and if they are lucky their parents will feed them for another few weeks before they must find their own way. Many will starve or are caught by predators and only a few will survive to hopefully breed next season.

This Magpies chick was found by the edge of the path leading up to the old glasshouse. He was fully feathered and we carefully put him up into the hedge and safety. His parents would have been close by and if you do find a chick like this, please do not bring it home. Even with the best of intentions, we would find it very hard to supplement their natural diet .

Magpies are intelligent and adaptable members of the crow family but are very much maligned. They are blamed for the decline in the population of small birds, but the removal of native hedgerows has a far greater impact as nesting locations, food and shelter disappear. Like many areas in our lives encouraging and valuing nature can be a fine balancing act.

Looking for meaningful part-time work in your local community? 🌿The Rural Social Scheme (RSS) is now welcoming more rura...
19/05/2026

Looking for meaningful part-time work in your local community? 🌿
The Rural Social Scheme (RSS) is now welcoming more rural residents through expanded eligibility for 2026. Whether you have a farming background or not, this is an opportunity to stay active, support your community, and make a real local impact.

✔ Flexible part-time hours
✔ Work close to home
✔ Community & environmental projects
✔ Supportive and rewarding roles
For more info or to apply, contact Maria Hester at [email protected] or call 063 91300. You can also call us at the farm at 061 380 808.

Take a moment to slow down, stretch, and reconnect 🌿🧘‍♀️Join us at Doon Social Farm for a relaxing Hatha Yoga class with...
19/05/2026

Take a moment to slow down, stretch, and reconnect 🌿🧘‍♀️

Join us at Doon Social Farm for a relaxing Hatha Yoga class with Katie Condon.

Suitable for all levels, with mats provided and donations welcome. A peaceful way to start your Saturday morning surrounded by nature 💚

A calm, fun & safe space for children and families to play, relax and explore together 💫📅 Fridays & Saturdays⏰ 10am – 2p...
18/05/2026

A calm, fun & safe space for children and families to play, relax and explore together 💫
📅 Fridays & Saturdays
⏰ 10am – 2pm
To book, contact us at:
📧 [email protected]
📞 087 437 8000

Looking for meaningful part-time work in your local community? 🌿The Rural Social Scheme (RSS) is now welcoming more rura...
17/05/2026

Looking for meaningful part-time work in your local community? 🌿
The Rural Social Scheme (RSS) is now welcoming more rural residents through expanded eligibility for 2026. Whether you have a farming background or not, this is an opportunity to stay active, support your community, and make a real local impact.
✔ Flexible part-time hours
✔ Work close to home
✔ Community & environmental projects
✔ Supportive and rewarding roles
For more info or to apply, contact Maria Hester at [email protected] or call 063 91300. You can also call us at the farm at 061 380 808.

Take a moment to slow down, stretch, and reconnect 🌿🧘‍♀️Join us at Doon Social Farm for a relaxing Hatha Yoga class with...
16/05/2026

Take a moment to slow down, stretch, and reconnect 🌿🧘‍♀️

Join us at Doon Social Farm for a relaxing Hatha Yoga class with Katie Condon. Suitable for all levels, with mats provided and donations welcome. A peaceful way to start your Saturday morning surrounded by nature 💚

14/05/2026

Our Sensory Garden project was awarded funding from the Glencarbry Wind Farm Community Fund, supported by Greencoat Renewables! We can’t wait to get started! Thanks to ChangeX too! 🙌

Address

Main Street
Limerick

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+35361380808

Website

https://www.idonate.ie/cause/doonsocialfarm

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