Upcoming Events
The Events Committee of the RHSI organise a full and varied programme of events for members and guests. Some events must be pre-booked. Early booking is advisable and bookings are taken on a first come first served basis.
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Lectures take place on Wednesday evenings and during the winter months, on Saturdays afternoons. There is a fantastic range of prominent speakers from gardeners to designers and plant specialists from Ireland and abroad who share a wealth of experience and photographs.
Floral Art demonstrations also take place on Wednesday evenings. We have many well known floral artists from Ireland and occasionally from abroad who come and show us new and innovative ways of creating flower arrangements. Gala demonstrations organised at Christmas are always a sell-out and early booking is advisable.
Day tours are organised during the summer months and are extremely popular. The tours consist of visits to gardens of which many are not usually open to the general public, as well as visits to other well known gardens. Travel is by coach leaving from south Dublin but with the option to meet the coach along the route for country members is required.
Overnight tours in Ireland and abroad are arranged each year. These are also very popular and can be booked up very quickly.
All events are listed on the programme. At times a last minute opportunity for a special garden visit or lecture may arise and these are posted on the website and sent to members by email as soon as they become available.
Venues
Lectures and floral art demonstrations are usually held in Wesley House, Leeson Park, Dublin 4. Some lectures and seminars are held in the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin. Full details are listed under each event.
Non members are very welcome to join our events many of which must be pre-booked. Occasionally events will be restricted to members only.
For further information please contact Deborah Bailey at events@rhsi.ie
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Celebrating Women in Irish Gardens
Celebrating Women in Irish Gardens
International Women’s Day at Bellefield
Join us at RHSI Bellefield for a thoughtful and inspiring day exploring the remarkable contribution of women to Ireland’s gardens, landscapes and horticultural heritage.
In collaboration with the National Built Heritage Service, this special International Women’s Day event brings together leading voices in garden history, design and heritage to share stories of creativity, influence and lasting legacy. Through expert talks, conversation and a guided exploration of Bellefield itself, we will reflect on the women who shaped our gardens and continue to shape how we understand and care for them today.
This is a day to pause, learn and connect. To listen to the stories behind historic landscapes. To discover the ideas and individuals that influenced garden design. And to experience the beauty of Bellefield in early spring, in the company of others who share a passion for gardens and heritage.
What to expect
- Insightful talks from respected speakers in garden history and horticulture
- A guided tour of the gardens at Bellefield House
- A lively conversation exploring the lives and work of Irish women gardeners
- Time to relax, reflect and connect over a shared lunch
- A welcoming atmosphere in one of Ireland’s most distinctive garden settings
Why attend
Whether you are a gardener, historian, heritage enthusiast or simply curious about the stories behind Ireland’s landscapes, this event offers a rare opportunity to explore the intersection of people, place and design. It is a celebration of knowledge, legacy and lived experience and a chance to mark International Women’s Day in a meaningful and memorable way.
Event details
Date: Saturday 7 March 2026
Time: 10.00am – 3.30pm
Location: RHSI Bellefield, Shinrone, Co Offaly
Tickets: €85 per person (includes lunch)
Tickets can be purchased below.
We recommend booking early – this is a small, carefully curated event and places are limited. Demand is expected to be high and this one is likely to book out quickly.
