Club Events

April 2025

Naas Flower and Garden Club
Thursday 24th April 2025 at 7.30p.m.
Care of the Aged Centre, Newbridge Road, Naas
(Beside the Fire Station)
Demonstration by Sandra Jackson, A.O.I F A. Demonstrator Theme ' Easter Exhibit'. Visitors welcome €8
Ladysbridge and District Flower and Garden Club
Monday 28th April 8pm
Garryvoe Hotel, Garryvoe, Co Cork
Talk and slide show with Hester Forde, Coosheen Garden, 'The Lazy Hazy Days of Summer' - borders and perennials. Competition - 3 Spring bulbs, same or mixed.
Plant and floral bric-a-brac sale,
All welcome, non-members€10.00
Sutton Floral Art Group
Wednesday April 30th 8pm
St Fintans National School, Sutton D13X528
Club night with Demonstration by Candy Holten
Competition: "Buttons and Bows" Width 76cm
Visitors welcome €10.00

May 2025

Ardee Floral Art Club
Thursday 1st May 2025 at 8 p.m.
Ardee Day Care Centre
Demonstration by Candy Holden.
Competition 'Hello Summer', Visitors welcome
North Dublin Flower Club
Tuesday 6th May at 8.00 p.m.
Cara Hall Raheny, Dublin 5 (D05 WY64)
Demonstration by Betty Cumiskey + SummerCompetition. Visitors welcome Visitor Entrance €10
Enquiries to northdublinflowerclub24@gmail.com
South Dublin Flower Club
Wednesday May 7th 7.30pm
Newtownpark Pastoral Centre, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Floral Demonstration by John Paul Deehan
Competition Title: “Transparency” Novice Class – An exhibit in the Meadow Style (Space- Width 60cm, Height optional) All Other Classes -- An exhibit in the Meadow Style (Space – Width 76cm, Height optional) Horticultural: (1 (one) stem Herbaceous
Perennial flower)
Visitors welcome €10.00
Dunboyne Flower and Garden Club
Wednesday 7 May 8pm
Dunboyne Castle Hotel
Demonstration by Marie Laird & Roisin Graham
"Here Comes Summer"
Visitors welcome €10.00
Clonakilty Flower Club
Monday 12th May 8pm
GAA Pavilion Ahamilla
Gala Demonstration with Harumi Langford
Proceeds in aid of CoAction remembering Ella Cohilly
and the AOIFA National Charity Breast Cancer Ireland
Admission €20.00
Sales Table-Refreshments
Tickets 087 714 1193 or any committee member
Limerick Flower and garden club
Tuesday 13th May 2025 7.55pm
Castletroy Park Hotel
A Floral demonstration with Malcolm Kitt
Competition for members
Visitors welcome €10.00
Navan Floral Art Club
Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 8.p m
Tara Suite, Ardboyne Hotel, Navan.
Demonstration by Lorraine O'Brien, A.O.I F A. Demonstrator, Teacher & Judge. All welcome
Ballincollig Flower and Garden Club
Thursday 15th May 2025 at 8pm
Gaelscoil Ui Riordain, Balncollig (P31 V242)
Garden Talk by Mary Keenan, Gash Gardens RHSI, titled “Desirable Shrubs for Flowers, Foliage and Other Effects”. Visitors welcome €10.
Ashbourne Flower Club
Thursday May 15th 8pm
Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne, Co. Meath
May Blossoms 'A Floral Feast for the Senses' by Ali Dietrich
Visitors welcome €10.00
Ladysbridge and District Flower and Garden Club
Monday 19th May 8pm
Garryvoe Hotel, Garryvoe, Co Cork
Barry Fitzgerald, Four Seasons Nursery, Summer bedding and containers, plants for sale.
All welcome- non members €10.00
Cork Flower Club
Tuesday May 20th 7.30pm
Douglas GAA Club, Douglas West, Cork T12 N2TH
Demonstration with Sheila Gilbert titled “ The Merry Month of May”. All welcome , Visitors €5
Ennis Flower Club
Tuesday May 20th
doors open 7.30, demonstration starts at 8.15pm
Treacys West County Hotel Ennis, Co. Clare
Demonstration by Sandra Jacksonn, Visitors welcome, €10.00
Sutton Floral Art Group
Wednesday May 21st 8pm
St Fintans National School, Sutton D13X528
Club Night with Demonstration by Sharon O'Sullivan
Competition: "Wooden it be lovely" an exhibit to include wood. width 76cms
visitors welcome €10.00
Thomond Flower and Garden Club
Wednesday 21st May at 8pm
The Castletroy Park Hotel, Limerick, V94 YOAN
Demonstration by Helen Cusack, AOIFA, - "Down My Garden Path". All welcome. Visitors €10

June 2025

Limerick Flower and Garden Club
Tuesday 10th June 2025 8pm
Castletroy Park Hotel
A Floral Demonstration with Adrienne Thompson
Competition for members
Visitors welcome €10.00
Cork Flower Club
Tuesday June 17th 7.30pm
Douglas GAA Club, Douglas West, Cork T12 N2TH
Demonstration with Margaret Quinn Titled “Summer Delights” All welcome Visitors €5

August 2025

Sutton Floral Art
Wednesday August 27th 8pm
St Fintans National School, Sutton D13X528
Club night with Demonstration by Betty Cumiskey
Competition: "Bold and Beautiful " an exhibit width 76cms
Visitors welcome €10.00

September 2025

North Dublin Flower Club
Tuesday 2 September at 8.00 p.m.
Cara Hall Raheny, Dublin 5 (D05 WY64)
Teaching Demonstration by Ann Clifford All welcome Visitor Entrance €10. Enquiries to northdublinflowerclub24@gmail.com
Dunboyne Flower and Garden Club
Wednesday 3 September 8pm
Dunboyne Castle Hotel
Demonstration by Julie Tracey
"Welcoming Autumn in All It's Glory"
Visitors welcome €10.00
Ardee Floral Art Club
Thursday 4th September 2025 at 8 p.m.
Ardee Day Care Centre
Demonstration by Bernie Dunphy. Competition 'Autumnal Tapestry'. Visitors welcome
Ashbourne Flower Club
Thursday September 11th 8pm
September Splendor 'Flower Design for the Season' Demonstration by Nuala Tracey
Visitors welcom €10.00
Macroom Flower & Garden Club
Thursday 11th September 2025 at 8.00p.m.
Coolcower House Macroom, Co. Cork P12E135
Floral Demonstration by Jazmin O Gorman AOIFA Further enquiries 087-9821708. Visitor Entrance €10
Ladysbridge and District Flower and Garden Club
Monday 15th September 8pm
Garryvoe Hotel, Garryvoe, Co Cork
Demonstration by Malcolm Kitt, AOIFA, 'Harvest Bounty', Beginners Competition 'Autumn Glory'. All welcome - non members €10.00
Cork Flower Club
Tuesday September 16th 7.30pm
Douglas GAA Club , Douglas West, Cork T12 N2TH
Demonstration with Mary McKee titled “September Glory” All welcome Visitors €5
Ennis Flower Club
Tuesday September 16th
doors open 7.30, demonstration starts at 8.15pm
Treacys West County Hotel Ennis, Co. Clare
Demonstration by Mary Keogh, Visitors welcome, €10.00
Ballincollig Flower and Garden Club
Thursday 18th September 2025 at 8pm
Gaelscoil Ui Riordain, Ballincollig (P31 V242)
Teaching Demonstration by Anne Cooney, AOIFA. Visitors welcome €10.
Sutton Floral Art
Wednesday September 24th 8pm
St Fintans National School, Sutton D13
Club night with Demonstration by Brenda Joyce
Competition: " Flirtation with Forms" an exhibit, width 76cms
Visitors welcome €10.00

October 2025

Dunboyne Flower and Garden Club
Wednesday 1 October 8pm
Dunboyne Castle Hotel
Demonstration by Margaret Quinn
"Autumn Splendour"
Visitors welcome €10.00
Ardee Floral Art Club
Thursday 2nd October 2025 at 8 p.m.
Ardee Day Care Centre
AGM and Social Evening. Everyone most welcome.
North Dublin Flower Club
Tuesday 7 October at 8.00 p.m.
Cara Hall Raheny, Dublin 5 (D05 WY64)
Demonstration by Christine Hughes Title : “Autumn Serenade” + Autumn Competition. Visitors welcome Visitor Entrance €10
Enquiries to northdublinflowerclub24@gmail.com
Ashbourne Flower Club
Thursday October 9th 8pm
Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne, Co Meath
Hauntingly Beautiful 'A Halloween Floral Fantasy' Demonstration by Ali Dietrich
Visitors welcome €10.00
Ballincollig Flower and Garden Club
Thursday 16th October 2025 at 8pm
Gaelscoil Ui Riordain, Balncollig (P31 V242)
Garden Talk by Kevin, Coolwater Gardens, Co. Limerick. Visitors welcome €10
Ladysbridge and District Flower and Garden Club
Monday 20th October 8pm
Garryvoe Hotel, Garryvoe, Co Cork
Folklorist Shane Lehane - Traditions of the Irish Wake - Competition - Bring a pumpkin decorated - Ghostly, ghoulish or gorgeous! All welcome, non-members €10.00
Cork Flower Club
Tuesday 21 October 7.30pm
Douglas GAA Club , Douglas West, Cork T12 N2TH
Work Night With Breda Keohane.
Ennis Flower Club
Tuesday October 21st
doors open 7.30, demonstration starts at 8.15pm
Treacys West County Hotel Ennis, Co. Clare
Garden Talk by Magna O'Byrne, Visitors welcome, 10 euro
Sutton Floral Art Group
Wednesday October 29th8pm
Club night with Demonstration by Ann Clifford
Competition: "Spooky" and exhibit 76cms
Visitors welcome €10.00

November 2025

North Dublin Flower Club
Tuesday 4 November at 8.00 p.m.
Cara Hall Raheny, Dublin 5 (D05 WY64)
Christmas around the House - Members create their favourite Christmas floral designs - all designs raffled in support of AOIFA Charity. Visitors welcome Visitor Entrance €10
Enquiries to northdublinflowerclub24@gmail.com
Macroom Flower & Garden Club
Thursday 13th November 2025 at 8.00pm
Coolcower House Macroom, Co. Cork P12E135
Gala Floral Demonstration “Christmas Traditions” by Melanie Harris AOIFA Further enquiries 087-9821708. Visitors welcome. Supporting Local Charity
Conna and District Flower & Garden Club
Wednesday 19th November 2025 at 8pm
Christmas Gala Demonstration 'A Time to Sparkle'
with Sharon O'Sullivan AOIFA
Visitors welcome €15.00
Ballincollig Flower and Garden Club
Thursday 20th November 2025 at 8pm
Gaelscoil Ui Riordain, Balncollig (P31 V242)
Demonstration by Breda Keohane, AOIFA, titled "Christmas". Visitors welcome €10.00
Ladysbridge and District Flower and Garden Club
Monday 17th November 8pm
Garryvoe Hotel, Garryvoe, Co Cork
Gala Christmas Demonstration with Melanie Harris, AOIFA 'Believe in the Magic' - Christmas Sales Table - All welcome - non-members €10.00
Cork Flower Club
Tuesday November 18 th 7.30pm
Douglas GAA Club, Douglas West, Cork. T12 N2TH
Gala Christmas Demonstration with Ali Dietrich
Ennis Flower Club
Tuesday November 18th
doors open 7.30, demonstration starts at 8.15pm
Treacys West County Hotel Ennis, Co. Clare
Christmas Demonstration by Nora Gallagher 'Sleigh Bell's Ring', Visitors welcome, €10
Sutton Floral Art Group
Wednesday November 26th 8pm
The Marine Hotel, Sutton Cross
Gala Demonstration in aid of Howth Sutton meals on Wheels and Breast Cancer Ireland by Lorraine O'Brien
Visitors welcome €15.00
Dunboyne Flower and Garden Club
Wednesday 26 November 8pm
Dunboyne Castle Hotel
Gala Demonstration by Sharon O'Sullivan
"A Time to Sparkle and Shine"
Admission €15.00
includes light supper, supporting AOIFA
Charity Breast Cancer Ireland
Ashbourne Flower Club
Thursday November 27th 8pm
The Joy of Christmas 'Embrace the season with Festive Flowers' Demonstration by Margaret Quinn
visitors welcome €10.00

December 2025

Ennis Flower Club
Tuesday December 2nd
doors open 7.30, demonstration starts at 8.15pm
Treacys West County Hotel Ennis, Co. Clare
Christmas Demonstration by Ann Hester, Visitors welcome, €10.00
North Dublin Flower Club
Tuesday 2 December at 8.00 p.m.
Cara Hall Raheny, Dublin 5 (D05 WY64)
Christmas Demonstration by Diane Gallagher + Christmas Competition . All welcome, Entrance fee €15 and includes a festive supper
Enquiries to northdublinflowerclub24@gmail.com