Carlow Floral Festival Trail 2008

Friday 08 Aug to Sunday 10 Aug: Bagenalstown Festival Festival Trail Map County Guide


to Carlow’s Garden Trail
an annual event in County Carlow, Ireland

All Events will take place this week, despite weather conditions. We are in the Sunny South East!

Altamont Gardens

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Carlow’s Garden Trail 2008

Budding and experienced gardeners can look forward to a very special occasion in August 2008, when Carlow’s Floral Festival Trail celebrates its 7th year as the South-East’s premier gardening event.

For the gardener, the festival is an extravaganza of flowers and gardens featuring informative lectures and demonstrations by some of the top names in Irish gardening circles. The festival also affords you the opportunity to visit Carlow’s recently established Garden Trail showcasing 16 different gardening attractions, including great old gardens that have been lovingly restored and maintained throughout the years, and smaller gardens which are maturing beautifully with time.

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

 

 

Carlow County Council
Muinebheag Town Council
Carlow Town Council


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

Failte Ireland

HOW TO FIND US

click for Carlow Floral Festival Trail location map

click for location map

The Forge, Kilbride floral & craft exhibition during the festival trail featuring local talented artists venue: the forge restaurant, art & craft centre, kilbride cross, ballon, co. carlow time: 9.30am - 5.30pm daily (half mile from altamont gardens)

 

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For further information on Carlow's Garden Trail contact Carlow Tourism

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

info@carlowtourism.com

Other Site Links:

see also CarlowGardenTrail.com

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open throughout the festival!

Carlow Garden Trail

Carlow's garden trail

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Watch the RTE TV Nationwide Programme on Carlow Garden Trail
Watch the RTE TV Nationwide Programme on the Carlow Garden Trail here

Special Accommodation Offers

Carlow Garden Trail Guide

 

Famous TV and radio faces

Helen Dillon

Helen Dillon is a renowned plants woman, writer, lecturer and broadcaster. With her inimitable style, Helen's workshops are guaranteed to appeal to everyone from the reluctant gardener to the green fingered enthusiast - Saturday 2nd August & Tuesday 5th August 2008.

Dermot O'Neill

Dermot O' Neill is one of Ireland's best-loved gardening experts. His down to earth, colourful and easy-to-follow style brings the joy of gardening to a wide audience, so prepare to be enthused when Dermot visits Carlow on Wednesday 6th and Friday 8th August 2008.

Well known biologist Éanna Ní Lamhna, is the most distinctive voice in Irish Natural History, with a keen curiosity for the world around her. As well as her enthusiasm for creepy crawlies, she has a special interest in bats and her lively and informative workshops are guaranteed to keep both young and old entertained - Sunday 3rd August & Sunday 10th August 2008.

Dick Warner


Environmentalist and Nature Specialist, Dick Warner will guide you on a voyage of discovery through the grounds of Oak Park Forest Park, Altamont Gardens and along the banks of the River Barrow - Monday 4th, Thursday 7th & Sunday 10th August 2008.


Finola Reid is the well known presenter and contributor to television, radio programmes and publications. Finola is Historic Gardens Consultant on the Duckett's Grove restoration project and will lead guided tours around the gardens on Saturday 9th August 2008.