Arboretum - Sat 4 August Delta Centre - Sun 5 August Oak Park - Mon 6 August
Huntington Castle - Tue 7 August
Kilgraney - Wed 8 August
Altamont Gdns - Thur 9 August
Rathwood - Fri 10 August
Duckett's Grove - Sat 11 August
Bagenalstown - Sun 12 August


to Carlow’s Floral Festival Trail

an annual event in County Carlow, Ireland

STOP PRESS: The 2008 Carlow Floral Festival Trail will run from Aug 2th – Aug 10th 2008

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Share a Dream at the DELTA SENSORY GARDENS

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Altamont Gardens

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Welcome to Carlow’s Floral Festival Trail 2007

Carlow’s Floral Festival Trail is a gardening, flora and nature extravaganza hosted by some of Ireland’s best known TV and radio gardening experts. Flora and nature fun and facts feature strongly throughout the 9-day event which also includes art and craft demonstrations, musical performances and superb street entertainment.

Carlow is firmly establishing itself as a new and exciting gardening destination and this year’s programme includes new venues at Duckett’s Grove Gardens, Huntington Castle and Gardens and the Herb Gardens at Kilgraney House.

The festival also affords visitors the opportunity to visit the Carlow Garden Trail which features many different types of gardens, garden centres and parks.

 

HOW TO FIND US

click for Carlow Floral Festival Trail location map

click for location map

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Carlow County Council
Muinebheag Town Council
Carlow Town Council


Festival co-funded by Failte Ireland under the Festivals and Cultural Initiative

Failte Ireland

 

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www.carlowfloralfestival.com

For further information on Carlow's Floral Festival Trail contact Carlow Tourism

Tel +353 (0) 5991 30411
Fax +353 (0) 5991 30477

info@carlowtourism.com

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Site Links:

 

see also CarlowGardenTrail.com

 

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TV and Radio Gardeners | Entente Florale Winners | Workshops | Floral Displays | Nature Trails | Garden Visits | Music & Entertainment | Free Events

Famous TV and radio faces

Dermot O'Neill

Dermot O' Neill - one of Ireland's best loved gardening personalities. His down to earth, colourful and easy to follow style brings the joy of gardening to a wide audience. Sunday 5th & Thursday 9th August.

Well known biologist Éanna Ní Lamhna, is the most distinctive voice in Irish Natural History, most associated with RTE 's radio programme "The Mooney Show". As well as her enthusiasm for creepy crawlies she has a special interest in bats which will ensure an enjoyable day on Monday 6th August.

Dick Warner

Dick Warner - well known environmentalist and nature specialist Dick will guide you on a voyage of discovery through the grounds of Huntington Castle Gardens and along the River Barrow - Tuesday 7th August & Sunday 12th August.

Helen Dillon

Helen Dillon - Helen is a world-renowned plantswoman, writer, lecturer and broadcaster. With her husband Val, she has created The Dillon Garden in Ranelagh, Dublin which is considered to be one of the gems of the horticultural world. This widely acclaimed garden is a mix of startling design and perfectly grown plants - many of them rare and unusual. Helen is from Scotland but has lived in Ireland for the past 32 years. She is a regular contributor to radio and TV programs and has authored several award winning books. She is also a founding member of the Irish Garden Plant Society. The Royal Horticultural Society (Britain) awarded Helen the Gold Veitch Memorial Medal in 1999. - Saturday 4th and Friday 10th August.

Finola Reid is a landscape and gardening expert and has been involved as a presenter and contributor to several television and radio programmes and garden publications including the Irish Garden. She is the Historic Gardens Consultant to Duckett's Grove Gardens. Saturday 11th August.

Ciara O' Meara

Ciara O’ Meara is a practicing Medical Herbalist with an Honors Degree from Westminister University in London. She has a background in medical research. Following direct experience of the health benefits of herbal medicine, Ciara pursued a recognized qualification in the field. Ciara grows and produces a small amount of herbal medicines from her own garden which she uses in her clinic. Wednesday 8th August

open throughout the festival!

Carlow Garden Trail

Carlow's garden trail

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