Locals dig in as town opens allotment scheme

People have started digging in after the first publicly developed allotment scheme in Cork was officially opened at the weekend.

Locals dig in as town opens allotment scheme
Mon, 09 Dec, 2013 - 00:00
Eoin English

All 80 plots in the Regional Park Allotments Scheme in Ballincollig have been assigned to ‘grow-your-own’ enthusiasts.

Such is the demand for plots, a waiting list has been set up.

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