Brigid’s Day: History, Mystery and Magic
This tour will explore the fascinating origins of Imbolc festival and the feast day of St. Brigid looking folklore and mythology whilst exploring seasonal highlights of our plant collections.
€5
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Demonstration: Brigid’s Cross Making
Come and see the technique behind making the traditional Brigid’s cross with step-by-step guidance, using fresh rushes. If we have enough on hand, you may have a chance to make one too! Free event, no bookings required.
Free
Demonstration: Brigid’s Cross Making
Come and see the technique behind making the traditional Brigid’s cross with step-by-step guidance, using fresh rushes. If we have enough on hand, you may have a chance to make one too! Free event, no bookings required.
Free
Land Art Installation: Brídeog for Imbolc
OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, IrelandYou will find our Brídeog for Imbolc in Wild Ireland at the west end of the Gardens as part of Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women. Traditionally Brídeog’s were made on or before St. Brigid’s Day from straw or sheaves of wheat or rushes. They might have cotton cloaks or dresses or plants like heather could […]
Free
Brigid’s Day: History, Mystery and Magic
This tour will explore the fascinating origins of Imbolc festival and the feast day of St. Brigid looking folklore and mythology whilst exploring seasonal highlights of our plant collections.
€5
Demonstration: Brigid’s Cross Making
Come and see the technique behind making the traditional Brigid’s cross with step-by-step guidance, using fresh rushes. If we have enough on hand, you may have a chance to make one too! Free event, no bookings required.
Free
Easter Kids’ Drop By Activities
OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, IrelandKids, join us for fun activities in the dedicated Children’s Erasmus Education Garden! Each week we will have a different activity to help you to become an expert gardener. Sow your own vegetable and flower seeds, play some nature games or re-use everyday things to create your own piece of eco-art. Check out our Facebook […]
Daily Guided Tour
Join us for a guided exploration of our living collections with expert guides, hear the history of how our Gardens came to be, and learn about the importance of the plant kingdom in all our lives. Daily at 11.30am and 3pm Tickets €5 per person, available from Eventbrite. PLEASE NOTE: This tour slot is intended […]
€5
Daily Guided Tour
Join us for a guided exploration of our living collections with expert guides, hear the history of how our Gardens came to be, and learn about the importance of the plant kingdom in all our lives. Daily at 11.30am and 3pm Tickets €5 per person, available from Eventbrite. PLEASE NOTE: This tour slot is intended […]
€5
Daily Guided Tour
Join us for a guided exploration of our living collections with expert guides, hear the history of how our Gardens came to be, and learn about the importance of the plant kingdom in all our lives. Daily at 11.30am and 3pm Tickets €5 per person, available from Eventbrite. PLEASE NOTE: This tour slot is intended […]
€5