Natural World Products helps Derrynoose GAC bloom

Derrynoose GAC has been given a colourful new lease of life thanks to a sustainability-driven partnership with Natural World Products (NWP), Northern Ireland’s leading organics recycling company.

In a project that blends sport, community spirit, and environmental care, NWP donated premium peat-free compost - produced from recycled household food and garden waste at its state-of-the-art facilities - to help transform the club’s new community garden and surroundings.

Members of Keady Men’s Shed supplied a number of wooden benches for the club’s community garden along with a number of beautiful handcrafted wooden planters, now filled with vibrant blooms grown in NWP’s New Leaf Compost. These have been proudly displayed at Derrynoose GAC’s Community Centre, providing a warm welcome for players, members, visitors, and supporters alike.

Sharon McMaster, Community Growing & Outreach Manager at NWP, said:

“At NWP, sustainability is about more than protecting the environment, it’s about investing in people and places.

“Projects such as Derrynoose GAC’s demonstrate how composting can create spaces that not only nurture nature but also bring communities together.

“We’re delighted to have partnered with Derrynoose GAC and Keady Men’s Shed to add a splash of colour to this important community hub, and we’re already looking forward to our next project with the club and helping them on their sustainability journey.”

NWP converts household food and garden waste into high-quality compost, helping reduce reliance on peat-based products and cutting carbon emissions.

This latest collaboration is part of NWP’s ongoing mission to turn waste into a valuable resource while supporting grassroots projects across Northern Ireland - from biodiversity initiatives to school gardens and neighbourhood improvements.

Rory Moynagh, of Derrynoose GAC’s Health and Wellbeing Committee, added:

“We are a proud 4 code club and are always keen to enhance our facilities for the benefit of the local community. As part of our wider club development plan (including a new spectator stand which is currently under construction) we are proud to be one of the few clubs in Ulster to be part of its Sporting Nature project.

“This programme aims to change practices and make it easier for volunteers to support climate and sustainability, changing the culture across clubs and the wider community.”

“Having previously benefited from the National Garden Scheme in the creation of a new community garden, NWP’s support in bringing this project to life has been a real boost for our club.

“The business’ ongoing support is not only helping us improve our facilities for our members, but is also helping us encourage our members to think about sustainability and how they can play their part. It’s a great example of teamwork off the pitch.”

By working closely with local councils, schools, and community groups, NWP continues to show how the circular economy can deliver lasting benefits, helping communities grow.

NWP is a portfolio company of Ara Partners, a global private equity and infrastructure firm that is decarbonizing the industrial economy.