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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If you prefer, you can view these events in a calendar format.
BOOK AVAILABLE EVENTS (NON MEMBERS)
RHSI Members: Please log into Members Area to book.
Day Trip to Ashfield House & Ardgillan Castle Gardens
Join us for a beautifully balanced spring day visiting two exceptional gardens, with time to relax, explore and enjoy good company.
Itinerary
8.30am – Depart Foxrock Church
Morning Coffee – Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne
Ashfield House
Morning visit to Ashfield House Gardens (Private) courtesy of the Bailey family. A traditional Irish house and estate with stables, extensive gardens and a fully functioning walled kitchen garden. The planting respects the original layout, embracing mature trees and shrubs, while references to Irish history and mythology give the garden a distinctive and atmospheric character.
The garden’s remodelling was carried out over several years by two highly respected horticulturists:
Mike Snowden, formerly Head Gardener at Rowallane Garden, who led the transformation of the walled garden
Angela Jupe, who redesigned other areas of the extensive grounds
Lunch at Ardgillan
Lunch at your leisure (at own expense).
Ardgillan Castle Gardens
Ardgillan Castle sits within a stunning 194-acre demesne managed by Fingal County Council. Woodland walks, restored avenues and sweeping coastal views make this a very special place.
We will enjoy a guided tour of the Spring Gardens with Dominica McKevitt, Head Gardener, who will share seasonal highlights and insights into the garden’s development.
Depart Ardgillan 4.00–4.30pm
Cost
€85 per person
Includes transport, coffee, garden entry and gratuities
€65 per person – Self Drivers
Includes coffee, garden entry and gratuities
A relaxed, friendly day with beautiful gardens and expert insight. Booking is essential.
