2024 Club Events and Demonstrations

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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.


Navan Floral Art Club

When Wednesday 11th September 2024 at 8p.m.

Where Tara Suite, Ardboyne Hotel ,Navan

Description Floral Art Demonstration  by  Therese O'Reilly, A.O.I.F A. Demonstrator and Teacher. 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 Janet 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


Maynooth Flower & Garden Club 

When Tuesday 15 th October, 2024 at 7.30pm. 

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

Description A Demonstration By Lorraine O’Brien. Monthly Competitions Plants & Floral Classes A,B & C. Raffle. Refreshments. Follow us on Facebook: ‘Maynooth Flower &     Garden Club’. Club Nights 3rd Tuesday Monthly. Non-Members Welcome


Navan Floral Art Club

When Wednesday 16th October 2024 at 8p.m.

Where Tara Suite, Ardboyne Hotel ,Navan

Description Teaching Demonstration  by Elizabeth Murray, A.O.I.F A. Demonstratorm Teacher & Judge. All welcome.


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.


Ennis Flower and Garden Club

When Tuesday November 19th at 8.15pm (doors open 7.30pm)

Where Treacys West County Hotel Ennis, 

Description Gala  Demonstration by Diane Gallagher in aid of AOIFA charity, As I Am,  Ireland National Autism Charity. All are welcome, Admission €15 for members and non members.  Demonstrators arrangements raffled on the night. 


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 


Navan Floral Art Club

When Wednesday 20th November 2024 at 8p.m.

Where Boyne Suite, Ardboyne Hotel ,Navan

Description Christmas Gala Demonstration  by  Ali Dietrich, A.O.I.F A. Demonstrator. All welcome.


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.


Ennis Flower and Garden Club

When Tuesday 3 December 2024 at 8.15pm (doors open at 7.30pm)

Where Treacy's West County Hotel, Ennis

Description Demonstration by Jane O'Dwyer Tipperary. All Welcome. Admission €10 non- members. Demonstrators arrangements raffled on the night.

 

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.


February 2025


Navan Floral Art Club

When Wednesday 12th February 2025 at 8p.m.

Where Tara Suite, Ardboyne Hotel ,Navan

Description Floral Art Demonstration  by Bernie Dunphy, A.O.I.F A. Demonstrator  All welcome.


March 2025

Date: Wednesday 12th March 2025 at 8p.m.

Venue: Tara Suite, Ardboyne Hotel, Navan.

Description:     Gardening Talk - Mary Owens, A.O.I F A. Demonstrator.. All welcome.


April 2025

Date: Wednesday 9th April 2025 at 8p.m.

Venue:      Tara Suite, Ardboyne Hotel, Navan.

Description: Demonstration by Candy Holten, A.O.I F A. Demonstrator, Teacher & Judge. All welcome .


May 2025

Date:      Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 8.p m 

Venue:    Tara Suite, Ardboyne Hotel, Navan.

Description: Demonstration by Lorraine O'Brien, A.O.I F A. Demonstrator, Teacher & Judge. All welcome .





2024 AOIFA Events 


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Saturday 29th June to Sunday 30th June 2024

The National Flower Festival, Taney Church and Holy Cross Church, Dundrum, Dublin

Staging in both churches Friday 28th June.

Festival opening times: Saturday:  Taney from 10am to 5pm, Holy Cross 11.15am to 5 pm

Sunday:  Taney 12noon to 4pm and Holy Cross 1pm to 4pm

NOTE: Last few Exhibit Spaces available in Holy Cross Church.

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Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th October 2024

Social Weekend and National Competitions,

Talbot Hotel, Wexford.


WAFA News

The Australian Floral Art Association will host WAFA from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2027.
The WAFA seminar will be held in 2025 and the WAFA world Show in 2027.

Official site for information: www.wafa-australia.org