The people of the valley
Those who hold space.
A growing circle of facilitators, craftspeople and stewards. More will be introduced as the valley opens.
Niamh O'Keeffe
Founder · Circle keeper
Niamh has held sacred circles for over a decade, guiding women and mixed groups through ritual, breath and quiet listening. Her work at Freedom Valley is to keep the centre of the fire warm — to hold the long arc of the land, the people, and the rhythm of return.
Read profileCathal Byrne
Land steward · Primal skills
Cathal moves between forge, forest and field. A bladesmith and tracker, he teaches the slow skills — fire by friction, hide tanning, butchery, shelter — without the survivalist bluster. What he wants people to take home is competence and quiet, not certificates.
Read profileSaoirse McGrath
Permaculture · Food forest
Saoirse designs and tends the food forest, the kitchen garden and the orchard rotation. Trained in permaculture across Ireland and Portugal, her teaching is hands-in-soil and seasonal. She's building Freedom Valley's growing systems so they can feed a hundred mouths and stay generous to the land.
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