Organisation: Organic College

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Brussel sprout farmer takes on more acreage as demand for seasonal vegetable soars

The much-maligned Brussels sprout is fast becoming the king of vegetables, says a west of Ireland organic farmer.

Sat, 21 Dec, 2019

A berry nice time of year for summer food

Valerie O’Connor can’t keep her purple-stained hands off the juicy berries in the garden and delights in converting them into mouthwatering drinks or deserts

Sat, 05 Aug, 2017

WATCH: Valerie O'Connor goes back to her roots in Co Limerick

Valerie O’Connor goes back to visit her foodie alma mater the Organic College, or An tIonad Glas at Dromcollogher — deep in dairy farming Co Limerick.

Sat, 30 Jul, 2016

Video: Edible flowers are beautiful, healing - and delicious

Valerie O’Connor visits a garden in Limerick and is prompted to add edible flowers to her recipes.

Sat, 25 Jun, 2016

Special Report (Rural Ireland): ‘We would love to be employers, to employ locally and to invest locally’

Given its location and logistical challenges, Tournafulla doesn’t appear naturally conducive to setting up a business, but two local entrepreneurs are bucking that trend in very different ways.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2015