New cookery school opens at east Clare co-op

Valerie O’Connor goes to the opening of a new cookery school at the East Clare Community Co-Op in Scariff, where she discovers a vibrant and enterprising community spirit that makes her enthusiastic for similar ventures throughout the country

The village of Scariff is sometimes described as a bit of West Cork in East Clare. The reason for this is the community of artists and artisans that have been attracted to set up shop in the area since the 90’s.

Also, the presence of Irish Seedsavers has created an anchor for lovers of biodiversity, and the neighbouring Steiner school caters for parents who want their children to have a completely different experience of the education system. It’s a grounded place, people are doing all manner of cool things within the surrounding countryside.