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WHO WE ARE

The Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland (RHSI) established  in 1816, is a modern charity with a passion for sharing the love of gardening. Our mission is simple - to encourage the love and knowledge of horticulture, arboriculture, and floral art, all while fostering a deep respect for our environment and creating a close-knit community among our members.

As an RHSI member, you will enjoy a world of benefits, including exclusive access to our gardening community, expert insights delivered through our journal, and a plethora of exciting experiences. You can explore more than 60 prestigious Partner Gardens, engage in our monthly Zoom talks, and stay updated with regular news bulletins.

But the RHSI is not just a one-stop shop for gardening enthusiasts; we're also the heart of a vast network. We proudly affiliate with over 90 horticultural, gardening, and floral art societies and clubs, all of them united in their love for everything that grows.

What truly sets us apart is our commitment to nurturing green spaces. Our dedicated volunteers are hard at work restoring the 3.5-acre walled garden at Russborough House in Blessington, Co Wicklow. Meanwhile, another team of green-thumbed volunteers are crafting a beautiful woodland garden at Laurelmere Cottage in Marlay Park, Rathfarnham.

Thanks to a generous bequest from the renowned designer and gardener Angela Jupe, we've taken over the beautiful gardens at Bellefield, Co Offaly. Today, these gardens are lovingly managed by Paul Smyth, who honed his skills at Bellefield during his training. Angela's vision was clear: open these gardens to the world, and let them become a hub for training horticulturalists, gardeners, and plant enthusiasts.

Join us at RHSI, where tradition meets modernity in the world of gardening and horticulture. Together, we're nurturing a greener, more sustainable future while celebrating the beauty of our national heritage. Come grow with us!

GOVERNANCE

The RHSI is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. The members of the Board of Directors are: Peter Harrison (President), Gillian Davidson (Secretary), John Kiely (Treasurer), Hester Forde, Philip Hollwey (Chair), Noreen Keane, Margaret Masterson, Margie Phillips, Susan Loughnane, Geraldine Colleran and Mark Keane.

Registered address: Bellefield House, Shinrone, Co. Offaly, R42 NW82
Correspondence address: Laurelmere Cottage,Marlay Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin, D18 H9T4

Company Number: 571092
CHY 4598
Registered Charity 20005986

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Forthcoming Events

Day Tour to Altamont Garden, Co Carlow

Saturday 09 February, 2019

Floral Art demonstration by Suzanne Cray

Wednesday 20 February, 2019

Airfield Estate Gardens

Ardan Garden

Ballintubbert Gardens and House

Ballycommane Garden

Ballyedmond Castle Garden

Ballymaloe Cookery School

Ballyrobert Gardens

Bantry House and Garden

Belvedere House Gardens & Park

Benvarden Garden

Birr Castle Demesne

Blarney Castle and Gardens

Burtown House and Gardens

Caher Bridge Garden

Colclough Walled Garden

Collon House

Coolaught Walled Garden

Coolwater Garden

Dawros Gallery & Garden

Douentza Garden

Dower House

Drimbawn Garden

Dromana House and Gardens

Festina Lente

Fota House – Victorian Working Garden

Gash Gardens

Glenarm Castle Walled Garden

Glenavon Japanese Garden

Hester Forde Garden – ‘Coosheen Garden’

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Hunting Brook Gardens

Irish National Stud and Gardens – The Japanese Gardens and St. Fiachra’s Garden

Johnstown Castle, Estate, Museum and Gardens

June Blake’s Garden

Kilfane Glen and Waterfall

Kilgar Gardens

Killruddery House and Gardens

Killyreagh Garden

Kilmokea Country Manor and Gardens

Kilravock Garden

Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden

Lodge Park Walled Garden

Loughcrew Gardens

Medina

Mount Congreve Gardens

Mount Stewart House and Gardens

Mount Usher Gardens

Oakfield Park

Old Deanery Garden

Patthana Garden

Rothe House Museum and Garden

Rowallane Garden

Salthill Garden

Seaforde Gardens

Seanabea Cottage

Springhill

Strokestown Park Gardens

Tourin House & Gardens

Tullynally Castle Gardens

Tyrrelstown House Garden

Woodville Walled Garden

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