Join us at the National Botanic Gardens for National Heritage Week 2022 from the 13th to the 21st of August. This year we will have a range of events to choose from, including themed guided tours, bug hotels for Wild Child Day, and various nature based workshops for...
Visiting the Botanic Gardens and looking for an activity for the kids? Check out this brand new trail and discover the joys of spring. When printing, please print on both sides of the page and then you can fold it into a neat little booklet. Alternatively, pick up a...
A collection of 1,000 plants managed by the Irish Garden Plant Society (IGPS) has been awarded National Plant Collection status by Plant Heritage. Plant Heritage is a UK based organisation who work to conserve the diversity of garden plants. The Irish Garden Plant...
There were an impressive 113 entrants to this year’s online Decorated Pumpkin Exhibition. Entrants uploaded photos of their designs on to our Facebook page in the run-up to Halloween. Thank you to all who took part – we had so much fun looking at all your...
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th December, from 10am to 4pm This year, we take our traditional Christmas Craft Market outside into the Gardens. A pinch of Christmas magic will be cast over the stunning surroundings, with twinkling lights and festive atmosphere. Set...
Seamus O’Brien, Head Gardener, shows us the wildflower meadows at the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland, Kilmacurragh. Find out how the meadows were restored, how they are maintained, and what you can see there in spring and summer. From...
