Exhibition: ISBA: Crainn na hÉireann, ‘Delighting in the Detail’

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‘Crainn na hÉireann – Ireland’s Native Trees’ by the Irish Society of Botanical Artists opens Sunday 29th of October. The exhibition will be open every day until Sunday 12th of November at the Visitor Centre! This major project ‘Crainn na hÉireann – Ireland’s Native...

Halloween Themed Tour: Magic, Murder and Monkshood

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Themed Tour: Magic, Murder and Monkshood Discover the darker side of some of the plant collections with this adult only tour. Throughout human history, plants have been used not just for sustenance and shelter, but also for more unsavoury practices. From poisons and...

Halloween at Glasnevin 2023

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Join us for Halloween at Glasnevin 2023 for some very special spooky events!Get ready for lots of plant based thrills this Halloween, starting with our Harvest Display from Friday 13th October until Sunday 5th November. This fabulously designed display will showcase...

Christmas Market 2023 – application form

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Christmas Market Closing Date for Applications Sunday 1st October 2023 Our market this year will be held on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December and we are now taking applications. Please fill out the below form. We will be assessing applications with sustainability...

Autumn Heritage Series: Plant Hunters Tour

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Discover amazing stories of adventure, determination and endeavour as we reveal the tales of the plant hunters! Autumn Heritage Series: Plant Hunters Tour In the post-medieval period access to the wider world becomes easier and the thirst for botanical knowledge...

Sculpture in Context 2023

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Sculpture in Context is the largest sculpture exhibition in Ireland. Showcasing sculpture for over 35 years, this annual event is organised by Sculpture in Context, an artist-led organisation, in association with the Office of Public Works and the National Botanic...