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April 2024

North Dublin Flower Club 

When Tuesday 2nd April at 8pm

Where Cara Hall, Raheny, Dublin 5  D05 WY64    

Description Work Night, Leaf Manipulation

Dungarvan Flower and Garden Club 

When Wednesday 3rd April at 8pm

Where The Park Hotel, Dungarvan    

Description Garden talk by Des Doyle – Lavistown House "Growing Beauty - The Reinvention of an Irish Country Garden" All welcome. Visitors €10. Contact 087-7982056 for further information.

Macroom Flower and Garden Club

When Thursday 4th April at 8pm

Where Coolcower House, Macroom    

Description Demonstration by Malcolm Kitt AOIFA. Club Competitions “Spring Landscape” An exhibit 76cm. Contact: Macroomflowerandgardenclub@gmail.com 087-9821708 

Clonakilty Flower Club

When Monday 8th April 2024

Where Clonakilty GAA Complex 

Description Demonstration by Mary Keogh. AOIFA. Competitions Beginners:  "SPRING DELIGHT." LANDSCAPE  SPACE 60cm, Intermediate : " THE BAKING BENCH." STILL LIFE    EXHIBIT. SPACE 60cm. Advanced. "TEXTURAL CONTRAST" EXHIBIT TO COMPLEMENT A CONTAINER.  SPACE 70cm. Horticulture.: 4Tulips. 2 varieties 2 stems of flowering shrub.Contact 0877141193  for details

Note: 15th May. A visit to Ruth Fortune Gardens in Glandore 2pm to 4pm Cost only 8euro will be collected Monday  8th April demonstration 

Trim Floral Art Club

When Monday 8th April 2024 at 7.30p.m.

Where Trim Castle Hotel, Trim, Co. Meath

Description Teaching Demonstration by Margaret Quinn, Visitors welcome. Admission €10

Limerick Flower and Garden Club

When Tuesday 9th April 2024 at 8pm (Doors open at 7.30pm)

Where Castletroy Park Hotel Dublin Road Limerick V94 YOAN    

Description Demonstration by Ann Hester. Visitors €10

Dunboyne Flower & Garden Club

When Wednesday 10th April 2024 at 8p.m.

Where Dunboyne Castle Hotel at 8:00pm

Description Floral Art Demonstration  by Lorraine O'Brien, A.O.I.F A. Judge, Demonstrator & Teacher.  'A Blooming Wonderful Time. 'All Welcome.

Navan Floral Art Club

When Wednesday 10th April 2024 at 8p.m.

Where The Ardboyne Hotel, Navan, Co. Meath

Description Floral Art Demonstration  by Brenda Joyce, A.O.I.F A. Judge, Demonstrator & Teacher. All Welcome.

Doddervale Flower Club

When Friday 12 April 2024 at 8pm

Where Templeogue College, Templeville Rd, Dublin 6w

Description Garden Talk by Marie Staunton.Bring and Buy a Plant/Container. Horticulture Competition 'A Few of my favourite garden Flowers'. All welcome. Visitors €10.

Maynooth Flower and Garden Club

When Tuesday 16 April 2024 

Where New Post Primary School, Maynooth, Co. Kildare W23 X6X8

Description     A Mini Spring Show – Entries and Staging 6.30pm to 7.30pm. During Judging - Planting a window box demo by Moira Baxter. Presentation of Prizes and Refreshments.

Enquiries to Kathleen Harper 087-6719267. Club Nights 3rd Tuesday Monthly. Non-Members Welcome.Follow us on Facebook: ‘Maynooth Flower & Garden Club’

Cork Flower Club

When              Tuesday 16th April 2024 at 7.30pm 

Where             Douglas GAA Club, Douglas West, Cork.

Description    Garden Talk Speaker to be Confirmed. Competitions  “Spirit of the Season”  Horticulture 5 mixed spring flowers Distinct or MixedA branch of Spring Blossom. All welcome,     Visitors €10

Ennis Flower and Garden Club 

When Tuesday 16th April, doors open at 7.30pm talk commences at 8.15pm

Where Treacy's Wesy County Hotel, Ennis    

Description Garden Talk by Magda O'Byrne. All welcome non members €10, all are welcome, plants for sale on the night, contact ennisflowerandgardenclub@gmail.com,

                      Patricia secretary,  0857743398 

Sutton Floral Art

When Wednesday 24th April at 8pm

Where Marine Hotel, Sutton Cross, Dublin

Description Demonstration by Margaret Quinn. Competition “Touch of Rhythm” An exhibit 76cm 

Tuam Flower and Garden Club

When Wednesday 24th April at 8pm

Where Ari Ri Hotel, Tuam 

Description Garden speaker - Emmett Murphy from Murphy's Garden Centre 

Naas Flower and Garden Club 

When Thursday 25th April at 7.45pm

Where Care of the Aged Centre, Newbridge Rd , Naas, W91 AX76    

Description Demonstration by Bernie Dunphy AOIFA. Competition all classes 'Nature at its Best', Advanced Width 76cm Depth 60cm,Height Optional. A,B & C Width 60 cm depth 60 cm, height optional, Petite width 25cm, depth 25cm, height 37cm.

May 2024

Dunboyne Flower & Garden Club

When Wednesday 1st May 2024 at 8p.m.

Where Dunboyne Castle Hotel at 8:00pm

Description Floral Art Demonstration  by  Candy Holten, A.O.I.F A. 'Here Comes Summer'. All Welcome.

South Dublin Flower Club 

When Wednesday 1st May at 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm)

Where St Brigid's Hall, Stillorgan    

Description Demostration by Alan Beatty National and International Demonstrator, Judge, Speaker & Teacher. All Welcome. Alan's exhibits will be raffled on the night. Visitors €10. Contact secretary@southdublinflower.com

North Dublin Flower Club 

When Tuesday 7th May at 8pm

Where Cara Hall, Raheny, Dublin 5 D05 WY64 

Description Demonstration by Candy Holten. Summer Competition : “We will meet in the Garden” All welcome. Visitors €10.

Navan Floral Art Club

When Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 8p.m.

Where The Ardboyne Hotel, Navan, Co. Meath

Description Floral Art Demonstration  by Adrienne Thompson, A.O.I.F A. Demonstrator. All Welcome.

Doddervale Flower Club

When Friday 10 May 2024 at 8pm

Where Templeogue College, Templeville RD, Dublin 6w

Description Demonstration by Lorraine O'Brien. Competition 'Darkness into Light', all classes. All welcome. Visitors €10

Clonakilty Flower Club

When Monday 13th May 2024

Where Clonakilty GAA Complex 

Description Charity Gala Demonstration by Ali Dietrich.Contact 0877141193 for details

Limerick Flower and Garden Club

When Tuesday 14 May 2024 at 8pm (Doors open at 7.30pm)

Where Castletroy Park Hotel Dublin Road Limerick V94 YOAN    

Description Demonstration by Ann Slattery. Visitors €10

Clonakilty Flower Club

When Monday 13th May 2024

Where Clonakilty GAA Complex 

Description Garden Visit.15th May. A visit to Ruth Fortune Gardens in Glandore 2pm to 4pm Cost only 8euro will be collected Monday  8th April demonstration  Contact 0877141193 for details

Maynooth Flower and Garden Club

When Tuesday 21 May 2024 at 7.30pm

Where New Post Primary School, Maynooth, Co. Kildare W23 X6X8

Description     Demonstration By Harumi Langford  Monthly Competitions: Plants & Floral Classes A,B & C. Raffle. Refreshments. Non-Members Welcome.

Cork Flower Club

When               Tuesday May 21st at 7.30pm

Where             Douglas GAA CLub, Douglas West, Cork.  

Description     Demonstration with Elizabeth Murray AOIFA  

                         Competitions,  " Blowing in the Wind"  Horticulture 3 Hostas distinct or mixed, 5 small treasures from your garden

All welcome Visitors €10

Ennis Flower and Garden Club

When Tuesday 21st May 2024 doors open at 7.30pm. Demonstration commences at 8.15pm

Where Treacy's West County Hotel, Ennis

Description Floral Art Demonstration  by Ali Dietrich, A.O.I.F A. Demonstrator. All Welcome, non-members €10. Demonstrators exhibits will be raffled on the night. Contact                            ennisflowerandgardenclub@gmail.com  Secretary Patricia 0857743398

Sutton Floral Art

When Wednesday 29th May at 8pm

Where Marine Hotel, Sutton Cross, Dublin

Description Demonstration by Therese O’Reilly . Competition “Small but Mighty” A petite exhibit 25cm width, 25cm depth, 37 cm height. 

Dungarvan Flower and Garden Club 

When Wednesday 31st May at 8pm

Where The Park Hotel, Dungarvan    

Description Garden talk by Paula Pender – The Organic College “Sustainable Growing for the Home Gardener”.  All welcome. Visitors €10. Contact 087-7982056 for further information

June 2024

Tuam Flower and Garden Club

When                 Saturday 1st June

Where                Phoenix Park, Dublin

Description      Summer Outing to the BLOOM festival

Maynooth Flower and Garden Club

When Tuesday 18 June 2024 at 7.30pm

Where New Post Primary School, Maynooth, Co. Kildare W23 X6X8

Description     Demonstration By Christopher White.  Monthly Competitions: Plants & Floral Classes A,B & C. Raffle. Refreshments. Non-Members Welcome.

Cork Flower Club

When                 Tuesday June 18th at 7.30pm

Where                Douglas GAA Club,, Douglas West, Cork.

Description       Demonstration with Jane O’Dwyer A.O.I.F.A. 

                           Competitions "Smelling of Roses”  Horticulture 3 stems of roses distinct or mixed, 3 stems Floribunda, 3 stems Hybrid Tea. All welcome, Visitors €10.

Limerick Flower and Garden Club

When Tuesday 11th June 2024 at 8pm (Doors open at 7.30pm)

Where Castletroy Park Hotel Dublin Road Limerick V94 YOAN    

Description Workshop – details to be announced. Visitors €10.00 plus cost of materials if required paid by both visitors and members.

Tralee Flower & Garden Club

When Saturday 29th and Sunday  30th of June 10 am to 4pm

Where Feile na  mBlath  Park Festival.  Tralee town park. 

Description A floral Festival Exhibits by Tralee Flower and Garden Club 

July 2024

Summer Outings

Tuam Flower and Garden Club

When                 Saturday 1st June

Where                Phoenix Park, Dublin

Description      Summer Outing to the BLOOM festival

August 2024

Sutton Floral Art

When Wednesday 28th August at 8pm

Where Marine Hotel, Sutton Cross, Dublin

Description Demonstration by Christine Hughes. Competition “Vertical Thoughts” An exhibit 76cm . 

September 2024

Dungarvan Flower and Garden Club 

When Wednesday 1st Sept at 8pm

Where The Park Hotel, Dungarvan    

Description Demonstration by Sarah Evans – Flowers From The Secret Garden “From Seed to Vase – Sustainable Floristry Demonstration”.  All welcome. Visitors €10. Contact 087-7982056 for further information 

North Dublin Flower Club 

When Tuesday 3rd September at 8pm

Where Cara Hall, Raheny, Dublin 5 D05 WY64    

Description Teaching Demonstration by Brenda Joyce. ” All welcome. Visitors €10.

Dunboyne Flower & Garden Club

When Wednesday 4th September 2024 at 8p.m.

Where Dunboyne Castle Hotel at 8:00pm

Description Floral Art Demonstration  by  Christine Hughes, A.O.I.F A. 'Shadows of Autumn'. All Welcome.

Macroom Flower and Garden Club

When         Thursday 12th September at 8pm            

Where         Coolcower House, Macroom             

Description    Teaching Demonstration with Breda Crowley AOIFA. Visitors €10. Club Competitions: “Autumn Glory” 76cm 

Contact: Macroomflowerandgardenclub@gmail.com 087-9821708 

Doddervale Flower Club

When Friday 13 September at 8pm

Where Templeogue College, Templeville RD, Dublin 6w

Description Demonstration by Candy Holten. Competition:  Novice 'Golden Days', AB&C and Masterclass 'Diversity'. All welcome. Visitors €10

Limerick Flower and Garden Club

When Tuesday 14th September 2024 at 8pm (Doors open at 7.30pm)

Where Castletroy Park Hotel Dublin Road Limerick V94 YOAN    

Description Teaching Demonstration by Mary Keogh. Visitors €10.00

Cork Flower Club

When.                Tuesday September 17th at 7.30pm

Where                Douglas GAA Club, Douglas West, Cork.

Description       Demonstration with Ann Hester A.O.I.F.A. titled "Golden Memories". Competitions "Rustic Charm”  Horticulture  3 Dahlias distinct or mixed.,3 Stems Autumn foliage 

   Distinct or Mixed. All Welcome, Visitors €10

Ennis Flower and Garden Club

When Tuesday 17th September 2024 doors open at 7.30pm. Demonstration commences at 8.15pm

Where Treacy's West County Hotel, Ennis

Description Demonstration by Mary McKee. All Welcome, non-members €10. Demonstrators exhibits will be raffled on the night. Contact  ennisflowerandgardenclub@gmail.com 

                         Patricia,  secretary  0857743398

Maynooth Flower and Garden Club

When Tuesday 17 September 2024 at 7.30pm

Where New Post Primary School, Maynooth, Co. Kildare W23 X6X8

Description     Demonstration By Sharon O'Sullivan.  Monthly Competitions: Plants & Floral Classes A,B & C. Raffle. Refreshments. Non-Members Welcome.

Sutton Floral Art

When Wednesday 25th September at 8pm

Where Marine Hotel, Sutton Cross, Dublin

Description Demonstration By Roisin Graham and Marie Laird. Competition “Glorious Garden” An Exhibit featuring Garden plant material. 76cm 

October 2024

North Dublin Flower Club

When Tuesday 1st October at 8pm

Where Cara Hall, Raheny, Dublin 5 D05 WY64 

Description Demonstration by Janice Maddock. Autumn Competition ' Seasonal Beauty' an exhibit featuring foliage and fruit. All Welcome. Visitors €10.

Dungarvan Flower and Garden Club 

When Wednesday 2nd October at 8pm

Where The Park Hotel, Dungarvan    

Description Garden talk by TJ Maher – Patthana Garden “Grounded in the Garden – An artist’s guide to creating a beautiful garden in harmony with nature”.  All welcome. Visitors €10. Contact 087-7982056 for further information 

Dunboyne Flower & Garden Club

When Wednesday  9th October 2024 at 8p.m.

Where Dunboyne Castle Hotel at 8:00pm

Description Floral Art Demonstration  by  Ali Dietrich, A.O.I.F A. 'Halloween'. All Welcome.

Limerick Flower and Garden Club

When Tuesday 10th October 2024 at 8pm (Doors open at 7.30pm)

Where Castletroy Park Hotel Dublin Road Limerick V94 YOAN    

Description Demonstration by Helen Cusack. Visitors €10.00

Doddervale Flower Club

When Friday 11 October at 8pm

Where Templeogue College, Templeville RD, Dublin 6w

Description AGM followed by a Mini Demonstration by Brenda Joyce. Bring and Buy a Plant/Container

Cork Flower Club

When                Tuesday October 15th at 7.30pm

Where               Douglas GAA Club, Douglas West, Cork.

Description      Work Night with Breda Keohane  A.O.I.F.A. Teacher. Competitions  “Seasons of Mist” Horticulture  3 stems  of Berries /Fruits ,3 seed heads. All welcome, Visitors €10

Ennis Flower and Garden Club

When Tuesday 15th October 2024 doors open at 7.30pm. Garden talk commences at 8.15pm

Where Treacy's West County Hotel, Ennis

Description Garden Talk by by Hestor Forde. All Welcome, non-members €10. Plants for sale on the night. Contact  ennisflowerandgardenclub@gmail.com 

                         Patricia,  secretary  0857743398

Sutton Floral Art

When Wednesday 30th October at 8pm

Where Marine Hotel, Sutton Cross, Dublin

Description A Demonstration by Harumi Langford. Competition “Halloween Bonfire” An exhibit 76cm 

November 2024

North Dublin Flower Club

When Tuesday 5th November at 8pm

Where Cara Hall, Raheny, Dublin 5 D05 WY64 

Description 'Christmas around the House' Members create their favourite floral designs - Door Wreaths, Table centerpieces etc. All designs raffled in support of AOIFA Charity 

Doddervale Flower Club

When Friday 8 November at 8pm

Where Venue to be confirmed

Description Gala Demonstration by John Paul Deehan NIGFAS. Competition:Novice and ABC 'Believe in Magic', Masterclass 'Jazzed up and Jolly'  Artificial Plant Material allowed in all classes. Visitors welcome.

Limerick Flower and Garden Club

When Tuesday 12th November 2024 at 8pm (Doors open at 7.30pm)

Where Castletroy Park Hotel Dublin Road Limerick V94 YOAN    

Description Christmas Gala by Mary McKee. Both Visitors and member pay €15.00

Cork Flower Club

When                Tuesday November 12th at 8pm

Where               Douglas GAA Club, Douglas West , Cork

Description      Gala Christmas Demonstration With Cherie Nummy NIGFAS Teacher, Demonstrator & Judge. More information to follow

Macroom Flower and Garden Club

When           Thursday 14th November at 8pm            

Where           Coolcower House, Macroom             

Description      Gala Floral Demonstration “50th Anniversary” by Margaret Ahern AOIFA  entitled “Golden Memories Let’s Celebrate”. Supporting AOIFA Charity and Local Charity

Contact: Macroomflowerandgardenclub@gmail.com 087-9821708

Maynooth Flower and Garden Club

When Tuesday 19 November 2024 at 7.30pm

Where Venue to be confirmed

Description     Gala demonstration By Melanie Harris  Monthly Competitions: Plants & Floral Classes A,B & C. Raffle. Refreshments. Non-Members Welcome.

Dungarvan Flower and Garden Club

When     Wednesday 20th November at 8pm

Whern The Park Hotel, Dungarvan

Description     Charity Christmas Gala demonstration with Lorraine O’Brien and Harumi Langford.  All welcome.  Contact 087-7982056 for further information 

Sutton Floral Art

When Wednesday 27th November at 8pm

Where Marine Hotel, Sutton Cross, Dublin

Description Gala Demonstration by Christopher White 

Dunboyne Flower & Garden Club

When Wednesday 27th November 2024 at 8p.m.

Where Dunboyne Castle Hotel at 8:00pm

Description Floral Art Gala Demonstration  by  Diane Gallagher, A.O.I.F A. 'It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year' . All Welcome.

December 2024

Tralee Flower & Garden Club

When Monday December 2nd at 7.30 pm 

Where Meadowlands Hotel Tralee  

Description Christmas Gala Demonstration by Samantha Foran, Tickets 15.00 euro  Contact traleeflowerandgardenclub@hotmail.com 

North Dublin Flower Club

When Tuesday 3rd December at 8pm

Where Cara Hall, Raheny, Dublin 5 D05 WY64 

Description Demonstration by Christopher White. Christmas Competition 'The Enchantment of Christmas' All Welcome Entrance €15 to include Festive Supper.

Limerick Flower and Garden Club

When Tuesday 10th December 2024 at 8pm (Doors open at 7.30pm)

Where Castletroy Park Hotel Dublin Road Limerick V94 YOAN    

Description AGM, Prize Giving and demonstration by Club members. Both Visitors and member pay €15.00

Maynooth Flower and Garden Club

When Tuesday 10 December 2024 at 7.30pm

Where New Post Primary School, Maynooth, Co. Kildare W23 X6X8

Description     A Work Night. Raffle. Refreshments. 

Cork Flower Club

When                 Tuesday December 17th 7.30pm

Where                Douglas GAA Club, Douglas West, Cork

Description       Work night with Club Members. Competitions “A Christmas Song “Horticulture.3 stems of holly, 3 stems of seasonal foliage Distinct or Mixed. All welcome , Visitors €10

January 2025

Cork Flower Club

When                    TuesdayJanuary 21st, 2025 7.30pm

Where                   Douglas GAA Club, Douglas West, Cork.

Description          Club AGM.Competitions “In the deep Mid-Winter”.All Classes. “A Winter Landscape Design". Horticulture An indoor pot plant of your choice,,3 Stems of Conifer                                Distinct or Mixed.