Fiann Ó Nualláin – Plants, Place and Wellbeing along the River Barrow

  • Date: 25 Jul 2026 -25 Jul 2026
  • Time: 2:00 pm
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Fiann O’Nualláin – Plants, Place and Wellbeing along the River Barrow

Step into a slower rhythm with horticultural therapist Fiann Ó Nualláin on a gentle guided walk along the banks of the River Barrow in Leighlinbridge.

In this ancient landscape, Fiann invites you to rediscover the quiet wisdom of plants and their role in our wellbeing. The River Barrow is a place shaped over time and this talk offers the chance to reconnect with knowledge passed down through generations.

As you wander the riverside path, you’ll encounter a rich tapestry of native plants and herbs, many of which have long been used for healing, nourishment and everyday care. Through stories, insight and practical guidance, Fiann will reveal how these overlooked plants can be used for herbal remedies, skincare and the treatment of common ailments. Relaxed and engaging, this is an opportunity to come away with simple, accessible ideas for incorporating natural remedies into your daily routine.

With a focus on slowing down and tuning in, the experience also explores the restorative power of nature – how time spent outdoors can calm the mind, ease stress and bring a sense of balance.

Suitable for adults. Please wear comfortable footwear and dress for the weather. Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

  • About Fiann Ó Nualláin

    Fiann Ó Nualláin is a horticultural therapist, author and one of Ireland’s leading voices in natural gardening, herbalism and holistic wellbeing. Through his work as The Holistic Gardener, he has spent over two decades exploring the powerful relationship between plants, people and everyday health. Fiann specialises in the practical use of herbs and plants for natural remedies, beauty treatments and supporting the body’s own healing processes.

    He is the author of several bestselling books on gardening and wellbeing, including The Holistic Gardener series – Natural Cures for Common Ailments and Beauty Treatments from the Garden, 52 Proverbs to Fight Depression, A Quick Cuppa Herbal and Trauma: Irish Holistic Wisdom. Fiann is a regular contributor to TV3’s Ireland AM, where he shares accessible advice on using food and herbs to support health and vitality.

    Fiann also shares insights, recipes and practical guidance through his website theholisticgardener.com, where his focus is on helping people live healthier, more connected lives through nature.

Venue: Leighlinbridge – The Garden Village, Leighlinbridge – the Garden Village, Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow

Date: 25 July 2026

Start Date: 25 July 2026

Start Time: 2:00 pm

End Date: 25 July 2026

End Time: 2:00 pm

Time: 2:00 pm

Admission: €10

Directions: Entrance to The Garden of Remembrance, Quayside, Leighlinbridge

Type of event: Outdoor walk.

  • Leighlinbridge Village showing the Garden of Remembrance and the Barrow Way long distance walking route

    About Leighlinbridge – The Garden Village

    Set along the banks of the River Barrow, Leighlinbridge is a village where history lingers and stories unfold at every turn.

    This small village has been a crossing point for centuries – a place of movement, connection and significance long before modern roads. Over 2,000 years ago, it was the site of a great battle for the nearby fort of Dinn Righ, believed to be the ancient seat of the Kings of Leinster. Since then, people have gathered here, drawn by the river and the route it created through the landscape.

    At the heart of the village stands its most striking feature – the 14th-century stone bridge, built in 1320. Still in daily use, it is one of the oldest functioning bridges in Europe, quietly carrying travellers across the Barrow just as it has done for generations.

    Leighlinbridge has also shaped lives far beyond its borders. From Captain Myles Keogh, who rode with General Custer, to renowned scientist and mountaineer John Tyndall, and even former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, whose roots trace back here – the village has long had a global reach from a local place.

    Today, Leighlinbridge invites you to slow down and to wander and wonder. Stroll along the Barrow Way, where the rhythm of the river sets the pace, or explore beautifully kept gardens including the Millennium, Vivaldi and Sculpture Gardens, and the peaceful Garden of Remembrance. Visit Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven, a destination in its own right or take a moment to reflect at the World War I Memorial.

    Leighlinbridge is not a place to rush through. It’s a place to pause, to look a little closer and to wander  off the track.