Category Archives: Kinsale

Natural Building at Kinsale College

Posted on 3 May 2010 by Graham

The flagship project at the Kinsale College has always been the Cordwood Amphitheatre. This unique structure- the only load-bearing cordwood building that I know of- was constructed in about 2001 by Rob Hopkins and his permaculture students and has provided … Continue reading →

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Humble Homes, Simple Shacks

Posted on 7 April 2010 by Graham

Book Review: Humble Homes, Simple Shacks, Cozy Cottages, Ramshackle Retreats, Funky Forts by Derek “Deek” Diedricksen After seeing a short film by Deek Diedricksen linked on Energy Bulletin, which demonstrates his ultra-tiny dwelling called the Hickshaw, I was inspired to … Continue reading →

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Solar Power on the Shortest Day

Posted on 22 December 2009 by Graham

It is now exactly 6 months since I set up my 600watt at Derryduff. Having now reached the shortest days of the year I am in a position to evaluate its performance, and I can say it has served me … Continue reading →

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Kinsale College on YouTube

Posted on 12 March 2009 by Graham

Kinsale College of Further Education has recently posted a new video promoting the course on You Tube. Click here to see the video which includes myself very briefly desribing the course modules, and a few shots of the college  gardens. … Continue reading →

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Rob Hopkins on Permaculture and the Kinsale College

Posted on 21 May 2008 by Graham

To mark the end of an era and the retirement of John Thuillier as director of the Kinsale FEC, Zone5 has managed to secure this exclusive and enlightening interview with Rob Hopkins who founded the unique 2-year course in Practical … Continue reading →

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Graduation at Kinsale College

Posted on 19 May 2008 by Graham

End of another year and this time end of an era as John and Margaret Thuillier retire from Kinsale College. John has been a fine director of the college and is leaving a remarkable pedagogical legacy with a thriving Further … Continue reading →

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