Events

Carlow Garden Festival’ “Garden Tour of Delta Sensory Gardens”

Delta Sensory Gardens & Garden Centre Strawhall Estate, Carlow, Co. Carlow

Marie Staunton leads a garden tour around Delta Sensory Gardens showing how gardeners can mix texture and colour to create wonderful and exciting combinations. Regularly voted as top visitor attraction in Carlow on Trip Advisor, this journey takes the visitor through the series of multi-sensory gardens including the formal Rose Garden, the Five Senses Garden, the Circle of Life and the Stolen Child Garden, which have been created by Ireland's leading garden designers to indulge every one of the senses.

Carlow Garden Festival’s “Great Dixter – Past, Present and Future” with Fergus Garrett

Huntington Castle and Gardens Clonegal, Co. Carlow

Fergus, chosen by Gardens Illustrated as one of the 30 most influential living garden designers and horticultural educator in Britain, talks about the history of Great Dixter, the 15th century manor house and its restoration by the famous arts and crafts architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens. In a wide ranging talk, he explores the influence of Nathaniel Lloyd on its infrastructure and design

“The Ballads of Billy the Kid” on the lawns of Lisnavagh House & Gardens

Lisnavagh House & Gardens Rathvilly, Carlow

"The Ballads of Billy the Kid" on the lawns of Lisnavagh House & Gardens. Off the Ground Theatre are taking a trip to the Wild West for the first time this summer, with "The Ballads of Billy the Kid". The famous outlaw and desperado who made his name as a gunslinger and fearsome cowboy in Arizona and New Mexico is the hero of this brand new play, from the minds of OTG graduates Mat Oliphant and Connor Wray.

Altamont Gardens Summer of Traditional Music Sessions

Altamont Gardens Altamont Gardens, Tullow, Co. Carlow, Ireland

Altamont Gardens Summer of monthly Traditional Music Sessions on Wednesday at 2 p.m. August's session is on 16th August 2023 at 2 p.m.
Every one welcome to meet at the new orchard at the rear of Altamont Gardens at 2p.m.

Snowdrop Gala 2024 at Ballykealy House

Balleykealy House Balolon, Carlow, Ireland

Celebrating the Snowdrop and other spring treasures. 12th Annual Gala will be held on Saturday, 27th January 2024 at Ballykealey House.

Sticks, Stems and The Stars of Spring are featured by Steve Edney (UK), Former Head Gardener at the Salutation and Canterbury Cathedral, Owner of No Name Nursery and Garden Consultant. Plants and People - Snowdrops in a German Garden are featured by Michael  Driesvogt (Germany), Director of Park Härle Arboretum, Bonn-Oberkassel.

Snowdrop Month in Arboretum’s inspirational Gardens

Arboretum Inspirational Gardens Old Kilkenny Road, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow

An Gairdin Beo is a community garden in the centre of Carlow town where people garden together and then reap the rewards together. This craft and coffee morning celebrates the snowdrop through various arts.

Garden, Woodland and Castle Tours at Huntington Castle

Huntington Castle and Gardens Clonegal, Co. Carlow

Garden, Woodland and Castle Tours at Huntington Castle Snowdrop fun for all the family is on offer each weekend during Snowdrop Month at Huntington Castle. These historic […]

Snowdrop Month at Shankill Castle

Shankill Castle and Gardens Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland

Snowdrop Month at Shankill Castle Explore acres of gardens and woodlands which at the this time of year includes a carpet of early spring bulbs and […]

Guided Tours of the Snowdrop Collection at Altamont Gardens

Altamont Gardens Altamont Gardens, Tullow, Co. Carlow, Ireland

The very popular Snowdrop Month at Altamont Gardens runs from February 1st to 29th and is a great opportunity to view this unique cole3ction, now amongst the largest in Ireland, with over 150 named varieties. This 40-acre estate, on the banks of the River Slaney near Tullow features an enchanting blend of formal, informal and wild gardens. Guided tours take place each Monday - Friday throughout February at 2pm. and group tours by appointment.

Snowdrop Month at Burtown House

Burtown House and Gardens Burtown House and Gardens, Athy, Co. Kildare

Snowdrop Month at Burtown House and Gardens - view an extensive collection of snowdrops, hellebores, aconites and early spring bulbs!

Craft & Coffee at An Gairdin Beo

An Gairdín Beo Old Dublin Road, Carlow, Co. Carlow, Ireland

An Gairdin Beo is a community garden in the centre of Carlow town where people garden together and then reap the rewards together. This craft and coffee morning celebrates the snowdrop through various arts.