Common Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Living CLG

Common Knowledge is a non-profit social enterprise based in the Burren Geopark, Co. Clare, Ireland. Our mission is to empower people with practical skills for a sustainable and regenerative future. Through hands-on learning experiences, community projects, and immersive skill-sharing courses, we reconnect individuals with traditional craftsmanship, sustainable building techniques, and ecological restoration practices. Our Aims • Equip individuals with the confidence and skills to live more sustainably. • Strengthen community resilience through shared learning and collaboration. • Restore and regenerate our 50-acre site as a model of sustainability in action. • Provide inclusive, accessible learning opportunities for diverse groups, including youth, migrants, and marginalized communities. Main Activities • Skill-Sharing Courses – Covering areas such as sustainable building, permaculture, woodworking, natural crafts, and off-grid living. • Community Engagement – Supporting local projects, meitheal-style workdays, and social inclusion initiatives. • Eco-Restoration & Biodiversity – Conservation projects, rewilding, and peatland restoration. • Hosting Individuals & Groups – Welcoming learners, volunteers, and like-minded organizations to engage with our site and work. We work with a wide range of participants, including individuals seeking hands-on skills, community groups, environmental activists, young people interested in sustainability.