About: Welcome to Fashion and Farming 2025 where we explore the connection between what we wear and where it comes from. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast, a farmer or simply curious about the relationship between these two worlds, Fashion & Farming weaves together two stories that might lead to a brighter future.
What to expect: Two days of talks by speakers at the forefront of sustainable farming, fashion, media and business. The inaugural Fashion & Farming weekend will bring together creative minds, change makers and entrepreneurs where fresh ideas take root. Also including wonderful food, displays and music, held in the new Theatre at Kinsale Community School.
Food: Organic and locally sourced vegetarian lunch menu will be available to buy on Saturday for €18. Menu includes:
Butternut, Ricotta & Spinach Cannelloni, walnut crumble, toasted oats and seeds on top.
Or
Sri Lanka Curry: Mild Indian spices, potato,chick peas, coconut, chard and seasonal vegetables.
Dessert: Strawberry Fool with Irish strawberries, coulis and creme Anglaise
Complimentary Tea & Coffee throughout the weekend
Saturday Evening: Great live music on Saturday evening with Laoise Leahy and Cian Sweeney and complimentary glass of wine.
Getting there: By car is definitely the best option, parking is free onsite.
Programme of Speakers and Talks
Saturday 10th May
9.30am: Welcome with Tim Smit
9.45am: Getting Earthy
Speakers: The Land Gardeners - Bridget Elworthy and Henrietta Courtauld, Adam Clayton, Dylan Jones
10.30am: Can Fashion Ever Really Be Sustainable?
Speakers: Bay Garnett, Tom Grafton, Coco Baraer Panazza, Alison Gault, Mary Fellowes
11.15am: Tea/Coffee Break
11.45am: Farming for Nature
Speakers: Tom Stack, Blátnaid Gallagher, Darina Allen, Brigid Barry
12.30pm: Sewing the Seeds 4x15
Speakers: Lilian Gleave, Carry Somers, Sean O’Sullivan, Dylan Jones
1.30pm: Lunch
2.15pm: The Business of Fashion and Farming
Speakers: Simon Coveney, Brendan Dunford, Coco Baraer Panazza, Alison Gault, Mario Sierra, Tim Smit
3.15pm: Learning from the Past
Speakers: Mario Sierra, Carry Somers, Blátnaid Gallagher, Darina Allen, Alison Gault
3.45pm: If You Could do One Thing
Speakers: Mairéad McGuinness, The Land Gardeners - Bridget Elworthy and Henrietta Courtauld, Simon Coveney
4.30pm: 2050: What Tech can do to Stop Climate Change
Speaker: Sean O’Sullivan
5.30pm: Breath In and Let Go
Music with Laoise Leahy and Cian Sweeney
6.30pm: ENDS
Sunday 11th May
9.30am: Welcome with Fergal McCarthy
9.45am: Sunday Miscellany
Speakers: Tim Smit, Adam Clayton, Carry Somers, Mary Fellowes, Sean O’Sullivan, Brendan Dunford, Alison Gault, Mairéad McGuinness
11.15am: Tea/Coffee Break
11.45am: Fashion Makes The World Go Round
Speakers: Coco Baraer Panazza, Tom Grafton, Mary Fellowes, Dylan Jones
12.45pm: The Future of Fashion and Farming
Speakers: Tim Smit, Sean O’Sullivan, Brendan Dunford, Alison Gault
1.45pm: ENDNOTE with Tim Smit
2.00pm: Ends
