Organic Farm
The Krishna Island Farm project aims to promote non-violent farming by providing sanctuary to cows, bulls and oxen. These beautiful animals are extremely dear to Lord Krishna, and it was Srila Prabhupada’s vision that sustainable farms centred around cow care and protection would be developed.
Set within the Island gardens, our beautiful organic agricultural farm which grows vegetables and flowers throughout the year is providing food and sustenance for deity offerings and prasadam for all the devotees.
Visitors to Krishna Island Farm have the opportunity to help out in various ways, such as by feeding and grooming the cows and cleaning their living areas. When we make an effort to care for His cows in this way, Krishna becomes very pleased with us. You can also help out in the gardens any time of the year.
Visiting Times
You are most welcome to visit Krishna Island. We have our own large motorised barge to bring guests to and from Krishna Island. We have preferred barge operating times, and we ask guests to arrive to co-incide with these times. It is necessary to send a whatsapp message at least 2 hours in advance to indicate when you plan to arrive. Remember, barge runs when booked! Please plan to arrive at quay 15minutes before the arranged time.
Barge crossings:
To Krishna Island:
1000
1200
1600
1800
Barge crossings:
From Krishna Island:
0945
1145
1545
1745
1945
To Krishna Island from Dublin by Bus:
For Sunday Festival, there is no need to book for the 1200 barge crossing.
Here is the link for bus timetable for route 30
You need to get out at Belturbet, and get a taxi from there. (Insert taxi numbers)
Please note that only route 30 stops in Belturbet. Route X30 does not stop in Belturbet.
As of now, the most practical bus is the 0930 from Dublin. It will drop you at \Belturbet at 1152.
If you arrange the taxi in advance, you can reach Krishna Island ferry quay around 1215.
Remember to contact us in advance so we can arrange barge for you.
If you’re a regular visitor
We recommend visiting only during the following visiting hours for darshan.
Mon-Sat
10.00 am – 1.00 pm
4.00 pm – 7.30 pm
Sun
10.00 am – 7.30 pm
Bank / Public Holidays
10.00 am – 7.30 pm
For prasadam, café and goshala times, please click the button below
If you’re a new visitor
The recommended visiting time is every Sunday at 12.00. It is possible to visit at other times also, but need to make an inquiry about the possibility of doing so. Please, if you planning to visit in a large group, inform us in advance. If you are planning to visit any other day apart from Sunday, please give us a call to arrange an appointment.
Sunday visiting schedule:
- 12.00 and 12.20 Ferry across
- 12.30 Noon Arati
- 13.00 Class
- 14. Kirtan
- 15.00 Lunch
- 16.00 Ferry back
- 16.30 Ferry back
- 16.45 Ferry back