We get asked a lot of great questions about what we do, how to get involved, and how our community projects work. Whether you’re curious about volunteering, tree planting, local gardens, or how to start your own initiative, this section is here to help. We’ve gathered the most common questions from residents and supporters to make it easier to find the answers you need.
If you don’t see your question here, feel free to get in touch — we’d love to hear from you!
What is Bloomin’ Crumlin?
Bloomin Crumlin is a community-led group working to improve green spaces, promote biodiversity, and support residents to take environmental action across Crumlin and surrounding areas. We run local initiatives like tree mapping, community gardening, school workshops, and environmental events.
All of our events are absolutely free and we provide equipment and materials. We give away food that we grow, we give away trees, shrubs and plants for free to residents also every year.
There are lots of ways to get involved! You can help with planting days, join in on clean-ups, volunteer in the community garden or polytunnel, contribute skills, maintain some of our gardens, join our committee or even suggest new ideas. Drop us an email or message us on social media to get started.
Once you have filled in our contact form we will get in touch with you with more details and how to get equipment. Our group litter meetings are organised on a regular basis but individuals can also pick up litter during the week and drop it off on Saturday.
We look after a number of gardens , planters, allotments and we have our own community garden. If you would like to get involved please fill in our contact form and we will be in touch. We arrange group maintenance days but also individuals are free to assist in their own time.
Our committee keeps the show on the road and we have one monthly meeting to organise our projects and initiatives. We are always looking for people to join the committee and help with the administration and strategy, if you would like to to get involved please fill in our contact form
You can sign up for our newsletter or view the latest news and events. You can also view our events. You can also join one of our Whatsapp Groups.
Absolutely. You don’t need any experience. Many of us started from scratch! We learn from each other and welcome anyone who wants to give it a try.
We have projects throughout Crumlin, including:
– A communal allotment at Pearse College Allotments
– A polytunnel and room in Clonmacnoise Grove
– Planting and gardens throughout the community
– Engagement with schools and local residents all over the area
Some areas are communal, while others are individually maintained. Space is limited, but we’re always open to people joining the volunteer crew and getting involved. From there, we can see what’s possible!
We rely on grants from local bodies and other environmental grants, as well as support from organisations land donations from the public. Everything we do is volunteer-led and community-driven
Yes! Some of our volunteers are school teachers and often run workshops, biodiversity activities, and planting activities in partnership with local schools. Due to child safeguarding protection, we don’t deal directly with children in an unsupervised manner. If you’re a teacher or parent interested in working with us, please reach out.
Yes! Bloomin Crumlin welcomes donations and sponsorships from individuals, local businesses, and organisations who want to support our community-driven environmental projects. Whether you’d like to contribute financially, sponsor a specific initiative (like a community garden, tree planting, or educational event), or offer in-kind support (such as materials or expertise), we’d love to hear from you. To get involved or discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact us. Your support helps us create a greener, healthier Crumlin for everyone. In the meantime, reach out by email if you’d like to support us — whether financially or in kind.
Yes – in most cases, Bloomin’ Crumlin is happy to make our space available for free or not-for-profit community events. If your event aligns with our values and is open to the public or serves a local need, we’d love to hear more.
Yes! Bloomin Crumlin welcomes support from companies looking to make a positive impact through their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. We have a range of hands-on volunteering opportunities throughout the year – from planting and clean-ups to helping with events or community garden projects.
If your team is interested in getting involved, please contact us to discuss upcoming opportunities and how we can work together to benefit the local community and environment.
Bloomin Crumlin is open to collaborating on research projects that align with our values and benefit the local community. We’re happy to explore opportunities where our community network can support meaningful, ethical research — especially on topics related to the environment, sustainability, public health, or community engagement.
Bloomin Crumlin is currently involved in several exciting community-led projects focused on improving our local environment and quality of life. You can find out more on our projects page. We’re always looking for new ideas and collaborators. If you’d like to get involved, please get in touch!
We’re not here to replace the Council’s responsibilities. In fact, we often work alongside Dublin City Council and have received great support from local staff. But we also know that councils don’t always have the resources to tackle every small issue in every neighbourhood. That’s where local community groups like ours come in.
Bloomin Crumlin exists because people care deeply about where they live and want to take action. Whether it’s planting pollinator-friendly flowers, mapping trees, or restoring neglected spaces, our work is about building pride, resilience, and connection in our community — not taking anyone’s job.
Our actions often complement Council work, and at times help highlight gaps or advocate for change. We believe that when residents get involved, great things can happen — and that doesn’t need to be at odds with what the Council does. In fact, working together makes everyone stronger.
The best first step is to report it directly to Dublin City Council through the Dublin City Council Citizen Hub. This platform lets you log issues like illegal dumping, broken lights, damaged footpaths, or problems in parks — and it helps ensure your report is officially tracked. You need to set up a free account when you first use it.
If it’s something urgent, unsafe, or unclear, feel free to get in touch with us too. While we’re a volunteer group and not a council service, we often help amplify residents’ voices or connect people to the right contacts in a quick way. Together, we can get more eyes on the problem — and often more action too.
We’re a volunteer-run group — we don’t have an office or paid staff, and most of us are balancing this work with jobs, families, and everything else life throws at us!
We do our best to reply to everyone, but sometimes it can take a little while. If it’s urgent or if we’ve missed your message, please do follow up — we won’t mind. Your message matters to us, and we appreciate your patience.
Yes, absolutely. Bloomin Crumlin is happy to speak with media organisations about our projects, campaigns, or community initiatives. If you’re interested in featuring our work, arranging an interview, or covering a story, please get in touch.
You can contact us at [insert email address or media contact link], and we’ll respond as soon as possible.
Definitely! We love hearing new ideas. Whether it’s a mural, a planting project, a green event or something else, we’re always open to collaborating and supporting neighbours to make things happen. Whether we can take it on depends on a few factors like resources, timing, funding, and how well it aligns with our goals. We consider suggestions on a case-by-case basis,Feel free to get in touch and share your idea — we’d be happy to chat.
Yes — we run regular planting days, gardening workshops, educational walks, and talks throughout the year. Keep an eye on our website and social media for updates.
