Turvey Allotments

Information

Turvey allotments are owned and run by Fingal County Council in north county Dublin. Turvey allotments are situated on the Donabate / Portrane penninsula in Fingal. There are 232 plots - click here to see the layout map >>

For more information about the Land - click here >>

If you wish to apply for an allotment - please contact Fingal Co Co on (01) 890 5000 or email allotments@fingalcoco.ie. Also check the current council status on allotment availability by clicking here>>>

What to do in January

Leeks may well be standing ready but if a long freeze seems likely you can dig some up and heel them in to dug ground for easy access – unless we have deep snow!

Parsnips and swedes in the ground can come up when you are ready, cover with fleece or straw to stop them freezing solid into the ground.

The cabbage family should be providing some sustenance and beet leaves (perpetual spinach) and chards will be available.

On a sunny day it is worth emptying your potato sacks and check for any that are starting to rot before it spreads.

(courtesy of www.allotment.org.uk) Read Full Article here >>>>

This month's recipe

Pasta with Hazelnuts and Parsley - A lovely light and healthy receipe to start the new year.

In Season - January

• Jerusalem Artichokes, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Chard, Chicory, Lettuce, Spinach, Salsify, Turnips, Purple sprouting broccoli, Mussels, Native Oysters, Scallops, Turbot.

Local Suppliers

We like to promote and support growers, suppliers and any small business in our area. From organic and free range farms, garden centres, to your friendly local mechanic. The list below brings you direct to the suppliers with contact details. If you would like to add your business here, please contact us.

• Free range meat / poultry - Delicious beef, pork, poultry available from your local butcher, Derek Behan (Family Butchers, Portrane Road, Donabate). Ph: 8435749. Derek also sells at the Donabate Local Market on Saturday's.
• Free range meat - lamb or turkey (when in season) - Fieldstown Farm
• Mechanic - Your local mechanic - Donabate area - www.bgautorepairs.com - Ph: 086 2552251
• Garden Centres / Allotment Supplies - Tully Nurseries (10% discount) I Jones I Whites Agri
• Free manure - you must have trailer / container / bags for filling to collect - local supplier of horse manure Carmel Fegan. Email: cfegan05@gmail.com or contact 087 9681826

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