• Irish Garden and Plants Society Lecture: The story of RHSI Bellefield – Snowdrops and more, Paul Smyth

    OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Ireland

    In this talk Paul will celebrate the life of Angela Jupe, her achievements in Bellefield and her extraordinary bequest to the RHSI, its exciting developments to date as well as future hopes as a centre of learning. Paul Smyth is Bellefield's Head Gardener, author, and plantsman with a passion for plants and sharing the craft […]

    Free
  • Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women – Art Installation

    OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Ireland

    Join us for Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women at the National Botanic Gardens from 30th January - 2nd February 2026. Walk through our oak woodland to find a temporary art installation made by local primary school children.  The children spent time in the gardens experimenting with nature weaving and plant materials, suspending their finished creations from […]

    Free
  • Demonstration: Brigid’s Cross Making

    Demonstration: Brigid’s Cross Making

    OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Ireland

    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

    Concert: The Irish Composers Collective – ‘Sounds of Spring’

    OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Ireland

    Celebrate spring with live tunes from Ireland’s finest composers at St Brigid’s Festival! St Brigid's Festival - The Irish Composers Collective: ‘Sounds of Spring’ The Irish Composers Collective presents: ‘Sounds of Spring’ Sunday 1st February, 1pm National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin Free event but tickets required on Eventbrite Yseult Cooper Stockdale (cello), Sylvia O’Brien (soprano) and Anne-Marie O’Farrell […]

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  • Demonstration: Brigid’s Cross Making

    Demonstration: Brigid’s Cross Making

    OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Ireland

    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
  • IGPS Lecture – Raw Gardening: working with nature in your garden with Vick Ind

    OPW National Botanic Gardens of Ireland National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Ireland

    Raw Gardening: working with nature in your garden with Vick Ind   Vick’s talk will focus on working with nature and the processes of allowing the ‘wilderness’ in.  With sustainability and organic practices uppermost, she will demonstrate how good plant choice and conditions can create diverse and dynamic spaces. Vick Ind is a freelance horticulturist, […]

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