Reconnecting People with Land, Food & Practical Skills

CONWAYS FARM

Farming, Homesteading and Rural Knowledge with James Conway

About James

James Conway is a farmer focused on permaculture, organic farming and modern homesteading. Through workshops, events, consultancy and initiatives including Homesteaders Hoolie and Yee Old Fair Days, he helps people reconnect with the land, grow their own food and build practical, sustainable skills.

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Farm + Homesteading

Permaculture, organic farming and modern homesteading. Practical skills, self-sufficiency to help you grow, build & live more independently.

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Events + Fair Days

From workshops to large-scale gatherings like Yee Old Fair Days, bringing people together to learn, share and celebrate rural life.

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Media & PR

Audio, video and storytelling that amplifies important conversations, shares knowledge and supports our rural communities.

Homesteaders Hoolie + Yee Old Fair Days

Homesteaders Hoolie is a two-day festival weekend on Conway’s Farm in Dromore West, Co. Sligo, bringing together music, comedy, history, culture and live homesteading demonstrations in one unforgettable gathering. Set across a full festival weekend, it is designed for people who want more than just entertainment; it is for those looking to reconnect, learn practical skills, meet like-minded people and be part of a community that values self-reliance, tradition and good craic

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Yee Old Fair Days is a stand for cash, trade and traditional ways of doing business. Join us from 10am–2pm at our monthly gathering built around the value of a cash and barter economy.

Held on a private farm, open to the public, with a wide range of stalls including vegetables, home produce, tools, poultry, small animals, health remedies, prepper supplies, military memorabilia and more.

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