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NEW MEMBERS
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A sincere welcome to our new members for 2008.
All the members of Houses, Castles and Gardens of
Ireland wish you well for your first year.
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AGM - 4th April 2008
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The AGM will take place on Friday the 4th of April at Belvedere House.
Further details to follow.
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Royal Horticultural Society
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We are delighted that the Royal Horticultural Society have accepted our application to exhibit at the Chelsea Flower Show, the most prestigious garden event in these islands. The dates are May 20th to 24th, 2008.
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FORTHCOMING
EVENTS & NEWS
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May 2008 - Event listing is updated on
a monthly basis - For inclusion in this listing, please forward all
details of forthcoming events by the first of every month to williamstowngarden@yahoo.ie
- Wedding &
Photography Venues
Collection of venues from Houses, Castles & Gardens of Ireland
that are Wedding Venues.
- Dublin Writers Museum
The Writers Entertain - one-man performance about some of Ireland’s most famous writers, including Beckett, Joyce, Wilde, Shaw, Yeats and Heaney.
Every Saturday & Sunday in May 2008
- Belvedere House
Bat Walk with Bat Conservation Ireland - Saturday 17th May. Discover bats with a Bat Detector and learn about Echolocation. Wear suitable clothing and bring a torch. Ring 044 9349060 for exact start time. Admission Free.
National Dawn Chorus with Birdwatch Ireland - Sunday 18th May - Assemble in Courtyard at 4.00am. Admission Free
Nature Ramble with Parks and Wildlife Ranger - Saturday, 24th May, 2pm - Assemble in Courtyard. Admission Free
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Enniscoe Gardens
Mayo North Family Heritage Centre - specialises in the production of individually researched Family History reports and is a magnet for people who wish to learn more about their heritage, drawing visitors from around the world
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May Events at Airfield, Dundrum
Exhibition - Jennie Moran - A Space That Gives You The Possibility To Think Something Else
'Welcoming in the May-O' - An Irish celebration of May Day from Celtic times to the modern Labour
Movement
A Celebration of Bealtaine for all the family
Busy Months at Airfield - over 2,000 native Irish trees recently planted, new lambs jumping, 40,000 planted spring bulbs, extensive arts programme including concerts, theatre, exhibitions and a variety of workshops.
- Bantry House
Sarah McQuaid will be singing in the Library at 8 pm on Saturday, 3rd May. Tickets can be bought from West Cork Music 027-52788.
An allotment scheme at Bantry House in the walled garden has begun recently. Inspired by this, there is a workshop with Madeleine McKeever of Brown Envelope Seeds at 2 pm on Saturday 10th May, and then John Evans, who produces Fertilive, will give a talk and slide presentation in the Stables Courtyard at 3 pm, the same day.
- Mount Stewart
Skybirds Return to Mount Stewart - Mount Stewart ’s very own Air Show on Saturday 12 May
Where No Man Has Walked Before -
intriguing guided walk overlooking Chapel Island on Sunday 11 May
From the Roof of the World to Mount Stewart - Guided Tour with Head Gardener, Phil Rollinson, on Friday 9 May at 7pm
- Russborough
Exhibition of photographs by the Archdeacon of Glendalough, Father Kevin Lyon, from 10th -18th May inclusive. Admission is free.
Farmer's Market - on Sunday 4th May from 10.00 am - 4.00 pm.
- Longueville House
"Music of Great Irish Houses" - Flute & Harp - Karin Leitner & Krassimira Ziegler at Longueville House, Mallow on Monday 14th July 2008
- Vandeleur Walled Garden & Centre
Plant Sale & Open Day on Sunday 4th May between 12noon - 5.00pm. A selection of summer bedding plants, a unique variety of shrubs and perennials not commonly found in garden centres in the area .
- Florence Court
A Family Fun Day for all - Sunday 25 May from 1pm to 6pm
Dog shows, Live Music, Parachute Displays, Crafts, Food and much more.
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- Russborough
Return of a substantial selection of the Alfred Beit collection of paintings to Russborough
Opening of the new tourist season on May 1st - house opens for guided tours every day from 1st May to 30th September 2008.
- King House
"An Afternoon with the Kings" - step back in time - May Bank Holiday weekend
"Grow Your Own" - film showing as part of Bealtaine Festival - May 10th and 11th
Maureen O'Sullivan Exhibition - Hollywood actress born in Boyle
Book and Print Fair - June 2nd
- Rowallane Garden
‘Behind the Garden Wall’ walk on Saturday 10 May at 10.30am, with the Head Gardener - hear about the conservation work and thought processes to keep this charming 148 year old garden blooming.
- Kilmokea Country Manor & Gardens
Friday 2nd May - Art Exhibition as well as the launch of the Hook Bank Holiday ‘Festival by the Sea’.
Deputy Sean Connick T.D. is coordinating the launch of both events at 6.30pm and on Saturday we are hosting a working exhibition of Stitchers/Embroiderers.
- Rowallane Garden
Peat-Free Spring Plant Fair takes place from 12 Noon - 5pm and a wide range of plants raised in peat-free compost will be on offer.
- Crom Demesne
Explore Lough Erne in a 'traditional cots' at Crom Demesne on Monday 5th May
- Skerries Mills
Skerries Mills are hosting a marvellous collection of exhibitions and musical events throughout May. See the Skerries Mills May events page for details.
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Cashel House Hotel, Restaurant and Garden
- Special May Offerings & Deals - from €199 per person sharing for 2 Nights B&B and 1 dinner !
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Wake up to Nature
- biodiversity and green lifestyle event - ‘Wake Up to Nature’ on Saturday 3 May and Sunday 4 May 2008
Learn about all 8 species of Northern Ireland bats in residence on Crom Demesne
- Dublin Writers Museum
Dublin Writers Museum presents "The Writers Entertain" - every Saturday and Sunday during April 2008 - Gallery of Writers: 1.10pm-2pm.
A one-man performance about some of Ireland's most famous writers, including Beckett, Joyce, Wilde, Shaw, Yeats and Heaney. With the emphasis on humour, scattering of biographical information and the performance of some of their best-known works, the show is an excellent introduction to the work of Ireland's literary celebrities.
Tickets: Adults 13 euro, Concessions 11 euro (price includes a tour of the museum). For further information please telephone 01 872 2077, Email writers@dublintourism.ie or visit our website on www.writersmuseum.com
- Mount Stewart tops WHICH
magazine for 'Days Out'
Review of 'Top places for days out' in Which Magazine places Mount Stewart tops.
Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, Co. Down
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