Carrick Greengrocers: A Celebration of Co-operation, Community, and Fresh Ideas

On Thursday the 26th June, Carrick Greengrocers opened its doors not just to customers—but to connection, creativity, and co-operation. Over the course of an open evening, tasting great local produce… Read more

Celebrate Co-op Day in St George Market Belfast

Celebrate Co-operative Day in the heart of Belfast this 2nd July at St George’s Market from 9.30! Join us for a vibrant showcase of Northern Ireland’s thriving co-operatives Drumlin Wind… Read more

Celebrating Co-operation: Carrick Greengrocers & Jubilee Farm Unite for a Sustainable Future

Date: Thursday the 26th June Venue: Carrick Greengrocers Time: 18.30 Carrick Greengrocers and Jubilee Farm recently came together to celebrate ‘co-operation among co-operatives’ for the International Year of Co-operation…. Read more

Belfast Co-ops Celebration on 2nd July!

Date: Wednesday, 2nd July 2025 Venue: St George’s Market, Belfast (Access from May Street) Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM To mark International Co-op Day in the International Year… Read more

Launch of Co-operatives Build a Better World!

We are delighted to be a recipient of The National Lottery Community Fund and meeting up with many future co-operators in NI. We are excited to raise awareness about a… Read more

British – Irish Council Visit to Edinburgh

From 14th to 16th May, the British-Irish Council hosted a Social Inclusion Symposium in Edinburgh with the support of all devolved administrations. Titled ‘Empowering Sustainability: The Role of Social Enterprises… Read more

Feeding Ourselves Gathering 2025 in Cloughjordan

In April, Co-operative Alternatives made the trip down to Cloughjordan in Co. Tipperary to join this year’s ‘Feeding Ourselves’ event. Along with our amazing colleagues from BenVista Farm CSA (Barry… Read more