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31 May 2026
Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens
Date: 31 May 2026
Location:
Come and enjoy the most recent range of figurative sculptures by one of the owners of Kilgraney House, Martin Marley.
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01 Jun 2026
The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood
Date: 01 Jun 2026
Location: Rath Wood Forest
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04 Jun 2026
Tree Tours at Altamont Gardens
Date: 04 Jun 2026
Location:
Enjoy a free tour of fabulous tree collection in Altamont Gardens accompanied by one of their knowledgeable local guides.
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06 Jun 2026
Weekend Train Package
Date: 06 Jun 2026
Location: Rath Wood Forest
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13 Jun 2026
Romancing the Rose. Growing & Caring for Roses with Dominica McKevitt
Date: 13 Jun 2026
Time:
11:30 am
– 12:30 pm
Location: Altamont Plants and the Walled Gardens
Join us at Altamont Plants for a wonderful talk celebrating one of the gardens most beloved flowers. Dominica McKevitt, Head Gardener at Ardgillan Castle, Co. Dublin will share her expert knowledge on growing, caring and getting the very best from your Roses.Dominica will speak about the remarkable Rose Garden at Ardgillan and the work involved in maintaining and developing this unique collection. Alongside Robert, she will be picking her favourite Roses and offering practical advice and inspiration to gardeners of all levels.
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07 Jul 2026
Corona North Week 2026
Date: 07 Jul 2026
Location:
A week of guided tours and talks commemorating Corona North, the passionate plants person and visionary founder of Altamont Gardens.
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15 Jul 2026
Mid-Summer Trad at Altamont Gardens
Date: 15 Jul 2026
Location:
Altamont’s successful Traditional Sessions are back in the walled garden on two dates this summer, Wednesday 15th July & Wednesday 12th August.
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25 Jul 2026
Carlow Garden Festival 2026
Date: 25 Jul 2026
Location:
The Carlow Garden Festival showcases Carlow’s outstanding collection of gardens, from historic estates to modern landscaped marvels, garden centres and forest parks all brimming with seasonal beauty. With workshops, guided tours and demonstrations, the festival offers practical tips and inspiration for gardeners of all levels.
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25 Jul 2026
Fiann Ó Nualláin – Plants, Place and Wellbeing along the River Barrow
Date: 25 Jul 2026
Time:
2:00 pm
Location: Leighlinbridge – The Garden Village
Join us for a delightful walk and talk along the picturesque Barrow Way in Leighlinbridge as part of the Carlow Garden Festival. Led by Fiann Ó Nualláin, this leisurely stroll encourages take a close up look to explore the wealth of herbs, plants and natural ingredients along the serene banks of the River Barrow.
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25 Jul 2026
Keeping It Country – The James and Joe Garden Show at Arboretum
Date: 25 Jul 2026
Time:
7:30 pm
– 9:30 pm
Location: Arboretum Home and Garden Heaven
Join two of the most engaging voices in UK horticulture, Joe Swift and James Alexander-Sinclair, for a lively and insightful conversation on garden design and creativity.
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26 Jul 2026
Lessons from Nature with Colm O’Driscoll
Date: 26 Jul 2026
Time:
11:00 am
Location: An Gairdín Beo Community Garden
Set within the naturally rich and sustainably managed space of An Gairdín Beo in the centre of Carlow Town, this talk by Colm O’Driscoll invites gardeners to rethink how they…
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26 Jul 2026
Painting with Plants by Chris Beardshaw
Date: 26 Jul 2026
Time:
3:00 pm
– 5:00 pm
Location: Duckett’s Grove Historic House and Walled Gardens
In this inspiring and richly illustrated talk, award-winning garden designer Chris Beardshaw explores the evolution of the English garden style, with a particular focus on the iconic herbaceous border. Tracing its development from early formal planting schemes to the more naturalistic and expressive designs of today, Chris highlights the influential figures who shaped this essentially British approach to gardening. He reveals the principles behind plant selection, colour harmony, structure and seasonal interest, offering practical insights into how great borders are composed.
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27 Jul 2026
Gravetye Manor: Bringing William Robinson’s Wild Garden into the Modern Age
Date: 27 Jul 2026
Time:
11:00 am
Location: Huntington Castle and Gardens
Head Gardener Tom Coward gives us an insight into the running of Gravetye Manor, renowned as one of Britain’s most iconic garden properties. Gravetye Manor was the home place of internationally renowned gardener William Robertson who was the inspiration behind many of Ireland’s best known gardens including those at Altamont.
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27 Jul 2026
Border Planting with Jimi Blake: Planting Combinations That You Would Never Expect to Work but Do!
Date: 27 Jul 2026
Time:
3:00 pm
Location: Delta Sensory Gardens and Garden Centre
Throughout the talk, Jimi draws on his extensive experience to highlight ideas that can be adapted to gardens of all sizes — from selecting plants that perform well together to creating seasonal impact and maintaining a sense of balance within a border. His relaxed and engaging style, combined with his deep knowledge of plants, makes this an enjoyable and accessible session for anyone looking to enhance their own garden.
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28 Jul 2026
Gardens Along The Gulf Stream by John Anderson
Date: 28 Jul 2026
Time:
11:00 am
Location: Altamont Gardens
John will take audiences on a journey through the extraordinary gardens he has managed, from the intimate charm of Mount Usher in County Wicklow to the dramatic, sub-tropical oasis of Inverewe in northwest Scotland. He will also delve into the woodland splendour of Exbury, home to the Rothschild rhododendron collection, and share experiences from the renowned Savill and Valley Gardens in Berkshire.
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28 Jul 2026
It’s Never Too Late with Oliver Schurmann
Date: 28 Jul 2026
Time:
3:00 pm
Location: Hardymount Gardens
Set in the charming surrounds of Hardymount Gardens, It’s Never Too Late by Oliver Schurmann is a thoughtful and inspiring talk that reflects on change, renewal and the evolving journey of a life in plants.
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29 Jul 2026
Arit Anderson: Nature as Nurture – Can Gardens Heal the World?
Date: 29 Jul 2026
Time:
11:00 am
Location: Borris House and Gardens
An exploration of case studies of the restorative and healing nature of gardens.
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29 Jul 2026
Nature’s Pharmacy, Healing Herbs with Helen Begadon
Date: 29 Jul 2026
Time:
3:00 pm
– 6:30 pm
Location: Kilgraney House and Herb Gardens
Helen Begadon is director of Core College, Castlecomer, County Kilkenny, which offers courses in Herbal medicine, and Organic Medicinal Herb Growing. Two session are available on the day to book – at 3pm and 5pm.
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30 Jul 2026
Reinventing the Shrubbery – Some Thoughts
Date: 30 Jul 2026
Time:
11:00 am
Location: Burtown House & Gardens
Rediscover the beauty of slowing down in the garden with Daphne Shackleton’s inspiring talk, Reinventing the Shrubbery – Some Thoughts. Once a traditional feature of every Irish garden, shrubberies often became forgotten corners dominated by dense evergreen planting. Daphne explores how these spaces can now be reimagined as vibrant havens filled with colour, texture and scent.
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30 Jul 2026
Wild by Design: Planting Inspired by Nature with Noel Kingsbury
Date: 30 Jul 2026
Time:
3:00 pm
Location: Shankill Castle and Gardens
Noel Kingsbury will share insights from his extensive and very influential body of work, including his books on planting design and ecology, alongside his continuing research into plant growth habits. Expect to leave with a deeper understanding of how to design plantings that are dynamic, ecologically rich and beautiful throughout the seasons.
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31 Jul 2026
West Dean Gardens: A Virtual Tour of Managing a Large Garden
Date: 31 Jul 2026
Time:
11:30 am
Location: Altamont Plants and the Walled Gardens
In this engaging talk, Tom will guide audiences through the many distinct areas of the gardens, sharing the history, design principles and horticultural practices that make West Dean such a unique and thriving location. From managing extensive herbaceous borders and formal gardens to maintaining glasshouses, orchards and woodland areas, Tom offers valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of caring for a public garden throughout the seasons.
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31 Jul 2026
The Vanishing Garden – A Plantsman’s Pick of Good Garden Plants with Jack Aldridge
Date: 31 Jul 2026
Time:
3:00 pm
Location: Altamont Plants and the Walled Gardens
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01 Aug 2026
Plantaholic’s Paradise by Helen Barbour
Date: 01 Aug 2026
Time:
11:00 am
Location: Delta Sensory Gardens and Garden Centre
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01 Aug 2026
Designing with Plants by Bunny Guinness
Date: 01 Aug 2026
Time:
3:00 pm
Location: Huntington Castle and Gardens
Packed with practical tips, tricks and professional know-how, this inspiring talk will encourage visitors to see planting in a fresh and creative way while enjoying a relaxed and enjoyable festival experience in one of Carlow’s most picturesque settings.
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17 Aug 2026
Bat Walk at Altamont Gardens 2026
Date: 17 Aug 2026
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Enjoy an evening exploring bats in the beautiful setting of Altamont Gardens. Check the Altamont Gardens facebook page a little closer to the date for a full list of activities.
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21 Aug 2026
Audio Garden Festival 2026
Date: 21 Aug 2026
Location:
Audio Garden is returning in 2026 for another weekend of top-quality underground and electronic music. Can you hear the Garden calling?
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2 events 1 2 events, 1 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 31 May - 12 Jul Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens Come and enjoy the most recent range of figurative sculptures by one of the owners of Kilgraney House, Martin Marley. 2026-06-01 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 01 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50	2 events 2 2 events, 2 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-02 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 02 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50	2 events 3 2 events, 3 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-03 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 03 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50	3 events 4 3 events, 4 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-04 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 04 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tree Tours at Altamont Gardens 04 Jun @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tree Tours at Altamont Gardens Enjoy a free tour of fabulous tree collection in Altamont Gardens accompanied by one of their knowledgeable local guides.	2 events 5 2 events, 5 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-05 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 05 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50	3 events 6 3 events, 6 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-06 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 06 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50 3:00 pm Weekend Train Package 06 Jun @ 3:00 pm Weekend Train Package €3.50	3 events 7 3 events, 7 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-07 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 07 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50 3:00 pm Weekend Train Package 07 Jun @ 3:00 pm Weekend Train Package €3.50
2 events 8 2 events, 8 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-08 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 08 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50	2 events 9 2 events, 9 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-09 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 09 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50	2 events 10 2 events, 10 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-10 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 10 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50	3 events 11 3 events, 11 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-11 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 11 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tree Tours at Altamont Gardens 11 Jun @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tree Tours at Altamont Gardens Enjoy a free tour of fabulous tree collection in Altamont Gardens accompanied by one of their knowledgeable local guides.	2 events 12 2 events, 12 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-12 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 12 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50	4 events 13 4 events, 13 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-13 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 13 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Romancing the Rose. Growing & Caring for Roses with Dominica McKevitt 13 Jun @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Romancing the Rose. Growing & Caring for Roses with Dominica McKevitt Join us at Altamont Plants for a wonderful talk celebrating one of the gardens most beloved flowers. Dominica McKevitt, Head Gardener at Ardgillan Castle, Co. Dublin will share her expert knowledge on growing, caring and getting the very best from your Roses. Dominica will speak about the remarkable Rose Garden at Ardgillan and the work involved in maintaining and developing this unique collection. Alongside Robert, she will be picking her favourite Roses and offering practical advice and inspiration to gardeners of all levels., 3:00 pm Weekend Train Package 13 Jun @ 3:00 pm Weekend Train Package €3.50	3 events 14 3 events, 14 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-14 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 14 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50 3:00 pm Weekend Train Package 14 Jun @ 3:00 pm Weekend Train Package €3.50
2 events 15 2 events, 15 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-15 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 15 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50	2 events 16 2 events, 16 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-16 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 16 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50	2 events 17 2 events, 17 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-17 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 17 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50	3 events 18 3 events, 18 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-18 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 18 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tree Tours at Altamont Gardens 18 Jun @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tree Tours at Altamont Gardens Enjoy a free tour of fabulous tree collection in Altamont Gardens accompanied by one of their knowledgeable local guides.	2 events 19 2 events, 19 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-19 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 19 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50	3 events 20 3 events, 20 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-20 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 20 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50 3:00 pm Weekend Train Package 20 Jun @ 3:00 pm Weekend Train Package €3.50	3 events 21 3 events, 21 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-21 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 21 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50 3:00 pm Weekend Train Package 21 Jun @ 3:00 pm Weekend Train Package €3.50
2 events 22 2 events, 22 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-22 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 22 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50	2 events 23 2 events, 23 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-23 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 23 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50	2 events 24 2 events, 24 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-24 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 24 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50	3 events 25 3 events, 25 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-25 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 25 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tree Tours at Altamont Gardens 25 Jun @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tree Tours at Altamont Gardens Enjoy a free tour of fabulous tree collection in Altamont Gardens accompanied by one of their knowledgeable local guides.	2 events 26 2 events, 26 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-26 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 26 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50	3 events 27 3 events, 27 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-27 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 27 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50 3:00 pm Weekend Train Package 27 Jun @ 3:00 pm Weekend Train Package €3.50	3 events 28 3 events, 28 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-28 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 28 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50 3:00 pm Weekend Train Package 28 Jun @ 3:00 pm Weekend Train Package €3.50
2 events 29 2 events, 29 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-29 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 29 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50	2 events 30 2 events, 30 2026-05-31 Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens 2026-06-30 The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood 30 Jun The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood €3.50