2024 Club Events and Demonstrations

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February 2025


Ardee Floral Art Club

Date:         Thursday 6th February 2025 at 8 p.m.

Venue:            Ardee Day Care Centre

Description:   Demonstration by Christopher White. Competition  'Romantic Glow',  Visitors welcome 


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.


Macroom Flower & Garden Club
When              Thursday 13th February 13th 2025 at 7.00pm
Where             Coolcower House Macroom,  Co. Cork P12E135

Description    AGM, followed by Guest speaker.  Further enquiries 087-9821708. Annual Membership accepted on the night


Ashbourne Flower Club

When Thursday 13th February at 8pm

Where Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne

Description Garden Talk by John Lord, Rathoath Garden Centre


Ladysbridge and District Flower and Garden Club 

When Monday 17th February  8pm   

Where             Garryvoe Hotel, Garryvoe, Co Cork

Description     Maria Walsh from Ballymaloe Cookery School will speak on 'Optimum Health for Spring, using Nature's Bounty and Ancestral Health Practices'.   

                         All Welcome, non members 10e. Annual Membership Subscription 35e now due.  New members welcome.


Cork Flower Club

When              February 18th 7.30pm

 Where            Douglas GAA Club, Douglas West , Cork T12 N2H

Description:  Demonstration with Eileen O’Brien  titled  “Spring Time, Fragrance and Flowers”        All welcome, Visitors €5


Ennis Flower Club

When             Tuesday February 18th  doors open 7.30, demonstration starts at 8.15pm

Where            Treacys West County Hotel Ennis, Co. Clare

Description   Demonstration by Malcolm Kitt, Visitors welcome, 10 euro


Thomond Flower and Garden Club 

When     Wednesday 19th February at 8pm

Where          The Castletroy Park Hotel, Limerick, V94 YOAN     

Description   Demonstration by Lorraine O'Brien, AOIFA  - "Buds & Blooms". All welcome. Visitors €10


Ballincollig Flower and Garden Club

When Thursday 20th February 2025 at 8pm

Where Gaelscoil Ui Riordain, Ballincollig (P31 V242)

Description Demonstration by Diane Gallagher, AOIFA "The Wonders of Nature".  Enquiries to bcolligflowergardenclub@gmail.com


Naas Flower and Garden Club

Date:         Thursday 27th February 2025 at 7.30p.m.

Venue:            Care of the Aged Centre, Newbridge Road, Naas (Beside the Fire Station)

Description:   Demonstration by Brenda Joyce A.O.I F A. Demonstrator, Theme 'Spring is in the Air'. Visitors welcome €8


March 2025


North Dublin Flower Club

Date Tuesday 4 March at 8.00 p.m.

Venue Cara Hall Raheny, Dublin 5 (D05 WY64)

Description Demonstration by Lorraine O’Brien  Title : “Awakenings” + Spring Competition. Visitors welcome    Visitor Entrance €10

Enquiries to northdublinflowerclub24@gmail.com


Ardee Floral Art Club

Date:         Thursday 6th March 2025 at 8 p.m.

Venue:            Ardee Day Care Centre

Description:   Demonstration by Veronica McMahon. Competition  'My Spring Creation',  Visitors welcome 


Macroom Flower & Garden Club
When              Thursday 6th March 2025 at 8.00p.m.
Where             Coolcower House Macroom,  Co. Cork P12E135

Description    Gardening Talk  Guest Speaker Klaus Laitenberger “Grow your own Food” Further enquiries 087-9821708. Annual Membership accepted on the night  Visitors welcome


Navan Floral Art Club

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.


Cork Flower Club

When             Tuesday March 18th  7.30pm

Where            Douglas GAA Club, Douglas West, Cork T12 N2TH

Description   Garden Talk  TBC  and Members Daffodil Show. All welcome, Visitors €5


Ennis Flower Club

When             Tuesday March 18th  doors open 7.30, demonstration starts at 8.15pm

Where            Treacys West County Hotel Ennis, Co. Clare

Description   Garden talk by Siobhan O Mahony, Visitors welcome, 10 euro


Thomond Flower and Garden Club 

When       Wednesday 19th March at 8pm

Where           The Castletroy Park Hotel, Limerick, V94 YOAN     

Description  Garden talk with Magda O'Byrne, Clarinbridge Garden Centre. All welcome. Visitors €10


Ballincollig Flower and Garden Club

When Thursday 20th March 2025 at 8pm

Where Gaelscoil Ui Riordain, Ballincollig (P31 V242)

Description Demonstration by Geraldine Crowley, AOIFA "Spring Blossoms".  Enquiries to bcolligflowergardenclub@gmail.com


Ladysbridge and District Flower and Garden Club 

When Monday 24th March 2025  8pm   

Where             Garryvoe Hotel, Garryvoe, Co Cork

Description    Teaching Demonstration with Rose Hickey, AOIFA.   Beginners Competition 'Spring is here' .    All welcome, non members 10e


Naas Flower and Garden Club

Date:         Thursday 27th March 2025 at 7.30p.m.

Venue:            Care of the Aged Centre, Newbridge Road, Naas (Beside the Fire Station)

Description:   Garden Talk by T.J. Maher (Patthana Garden). Visitors welcome €8


April 2025


North Dublin Flower Club

Date Tuesday 1 April at 8.00 p.m.

Venue Cara Hall Raheny, Dublin 5 (D05 WY64)

Description Worknight with Margaret Quinn . Visitors welcome    Visitor Entrance €10 Enquiries to northdublinflowerclub24@gmail.com


Co Wexford Garden and Flower Club 

When Monday 2 April  8pm   

Where             Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy

Description    Easter Gala Demonstration 'Spring is in the Air' with Roisin Graham and Marie Laird 


Ardee Floral Art Club

Date:         Thursday 3rd April 2025 at 8 p.m.

Venue:            Ardee Day Care Centre

Description:   Competition Night for Ann McConnell Memorial Cup. Competition title  'My Spring Creation',  Visitors welcome 


Navan Floral Art Club

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 .


Macroom Flower & Garden Club
When              Thursday 10th April 2025 at 8.00pm
Where             Coolcower House Macroom,  Co. Cork P12E135

Description    Floral Demonstration “Easter Delights”  Mary Keogh AOIFA  Further enquiries 087-9821708. Visitors welcome


Cork Flower Club

When            Tuesday  April 15th  7.30pm

Where            Douglas GAA Club, Douglas West , Cork T12 N2H

Description   Demonstration with Rose Hickey Titled “Spring Into Summer” All welcome, Visitors €5


Ennis Flower Club

When             Tuesday April 15th  doors open 7.30, demonstration starts at 8.15pm

Where            Treacys West County Hotel Ennis, Co. Clare

Description   Demonstration by Lorraine O'Brien, Visitors welcome, 10 euro


Thomond Flower and Garden Club 

When     Wednesday 16th April at 8pm

Where     The Castletroy Park Hotel, Limerick, V94 YOAN     

Description   Club work night with Ann Marie Keeffe, AOIFA teacher


Naas Flower and Garden Club

Date: Thursday 24th April 2025 at 7.30p.m.

Venue:      Care of the Aged Centre, Newbridge Road, Naas (Beside the Fire Station)

Description: Demonstration by Sandra Jackson, A.O.I F A. Demonstrator Theme ' Easter Exhibit'. Visitors welcome €8


Ladysbridge and District Flower and Garden Club 

When Monday 28th April  8pm   

Where             Garryvoe Hotel, Garryvoe, Co Cork

Description    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-members10e


May 2025


Ardee Floral Art Club

Date:         Thursday 1st May 2025 at 8 p.m.

Venue:            Ardee Day Care Centre

Description:   Demonstration by Candy Holden. Competition  'Hello Summer',  Visitors welcome


North Dublin Flower Club

Date Tuesday 6th May at 8.00 p.m.

Venue Cara Hall Raheny, Dublin 5 (D05 WY64)

Description Demonstration by Betty Cumiskey + SummerCompetition. Visitors welcome    Visitor Entrance €10

Enquiries to northdublinflowerclub24@gmail.com


Navan Floral Art Club

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 .


Ladysbridge and District Flower and Garden Club 

When Monday 19th May  8pm   

Where             Garryvoe Hotel, Garryvoe, Co Cork

Description    Barry Fitzgerald, Four Seasons Nursery,  Summer bedding and containers, plants for sale.   All welcome- non members 10e 


Cork Flower Club
When             Tuesday May 20th   7.30pm

Where       Douglas GAA Club, Douglas West, Cork T12 N2TH

Description    Demonstration with Sheila Gilbert titled “ The Merry Month of May”. All welcome , Visitors €5


Ennis Flower Club

When             Tuesday May 20th  doors open 7.30, demonstration starts at 8.15pm

Where            Treacys West County Hotel Ennis, Co. Clare

Description   Demonstration by Sandra Jacksonn, Visitors welcome, 10 euro


Thomond Flower and Garden Club 

When   Wednesday 21st May at 8pm

Where        The Castletroy Park Hotel, Limerick, V94 YOAN     

Description  Demonstration by Helen Cusack, AOIFA, - "Down My Garden Path". All welcome. Visitors €10


June 2025


Cork Flower Club

When         Tuesday June 17th   7.30pm

Where       Douglas GAA Club, Douglas West, Cork T12 N2TH

Description  Demonstration with Margaret Quinn  Titled “Summer Delights” All welcome Visitors €5


September 2025


North Dublin Flower Club

Date Tuesday 2 September at 8.00 p.m.

Venue Cara Hall Raheny, Dublin 5 (D05 WY64)

Description Teaching Demonstration by Ann Clifford All welcome    Visitor Entrance €10.   Enquiries to northdublinflowerclub24@gmail.com


Ardee Floral Art Club

Date:         Thursday 4th September 2025 at 8 p.m.

Venue:            Ardee Day Care Centre

Description:   Demonstration by Bernie Dunphy. Competition  'Autumnal Tapestry'.  Visitors welcome


Macroom Flower & Garden Club
When              Thursday 11th September 2025 at 8.00p.m.
Where             Coolcower House Macroom,  Co. Cork P12E135

Description    Floral Demonstration by Jazmin O Gorman AOIFA Further enquiries 087-9821708.  Visitor Entrance €10


Ladysbridge and District Flower and Garden Club 

When Monday 15th September  8pm   

Where             Garryvoe Hotel, Garryvoe, Co Cork

Description    Demonstration by Malcolm Kitt, AOIFA, 'Harvest Bounty', Beginners Competition 'Autumn Glory'.  All welcome - non members 10e 


Cork Flower Club

When      Tuesday September 16th   7.30pm

Where      Douglas GAA Club , Douglas West, Cork T12  N2TH

Description    Demonstration with Mary McKee titled “September Glory” All welcome Visitors €5


Ennis Flower Club

When             Tuesday September 16th  doors open 7.30, demonstration starts at 8.15pm

Where            Treacys West County Hotel Ennis, Co. Clare

Description   Demonstration by Mary Keogh, Visitors welcome, 10 euro


October 2025


Ardee Floral Art Club

Date:         Thursday 2nd October 2025 at 8 p.m.

Venue:            Ardee Day Care Centre

Description:   AGM and Social Evening. Everyone most welcome.


North Dublin Flower Club

Date Tuesday 7 October at 8.00 p.m.

Venue Cara Hall Raheny, Dublin 5 (D05 WY64)

Description Demonstration by Christine Hughes  Title : “Autumn Serenade” + Autumn Competition. Visitors welcome    Visitor Entrance €10

Enquiries to northdublinflowerclub24@gmail.com


Ladysbridge and District Flower and Garden Club 

When Monday 20th October 8pm   

Where             Garryvoe Hotel, Garryvoe, Co Cork

Description    Folklorist Shane Lehane - Traditions of the Irish Wake - Competition - Bring a pumpkin decorated - Ghostly, ghoulish or gorgeous!  All welcome, non-members 10e 


Cork Flower Club

When          Tuesday 21 October 7.30pm       

Where   Douglas GAA Club , Douglas West, Cork T12 N2TH

Description Work Night With Breda Keohane.


Ennis Flower Club

When             Tuesday October 21st  doors open 7.30, demonstration starts at 8.15pm

Where            Treacys West County Hotel Ennis, Co. Clare

Description   Garden Talk by Magna O'Byrne,  Visitors welcome, 10 euro


November 2025


North Dublin Flower Club

Date Tuesday 4 November at 8.00 p.m.

Venue Cara Hall Raheny, Dublin 5 (D05 WY64)

Description 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
When              Thursday 13th November 2025 at 8.00pm
Where             Coolcower House Macroom,  Co. Cork P12E135

Description    Gala Floral Demonstration “Christmas Traditions” by Melanie Harris AOIFA Further enquiries 087-9821708. Visitors welcome. Supporting Local Charity


Ladysbridge and District Flower and Garden Club 

When Monday 17th November 8pm   

Where             Garryvoe Hotel, Garryvoe, Co Cork

Description    Gala Christmas Demonstration with Melanie Harris, AOIFA 'Believe in the Magic'  - Christmas Sales Table - All welcome - non-members 10e 


Cork Flower Club

When            Tuesday November 18 th 7.30pm

Where           Douglas GAA Club, Douglas West, Cork. T12 N2TH

Description  Gala Christmas Demonstration with Ali Dietrich


Ennis Flower Club

When             Tuesday November 18th  doors open 7.30, demonstration starts at 8.15pm

Where            Treacys West County Hotel Ennis, Co. Clare

Description   Christmas Demonstration by Nora Gallagher 'Sleigh Bell's Ring', Visitors welcome, €10


December 2025


Ennis Flower Club

When             Tuesday December 2nd doors open 7.30, demonstration starts at 8.15pm

Where            Treacys West County Hotel Ennis, Co. Clare

Description   Christmas Demonstration by Ann Hester, Visitors welcome, 10 euro


North Dublin Flower Club

Date Tuesday 2 December at 8.00 p.m.

Venue Cara Hall Raheny, Dublin 5 (D05 WY64)

Description Christmas Demonstration by Diane Gallagher + Christmas Competition . All welcome, Entrance fee €15 and includes a festive supper

Enquiries to northdublinflowerclub24@gmail.com


2024 AOIFA Events 

Thursday 20th March 2025

AOIFA Annual General Meeting (AGM), 

Midland Park Hotel, Portlaoise,

More information and Booking Form here and under 'Forms' above.


Planned Accredited Days 

22 February 2025 Demonstrators/Speakers Accredited Day

                                                                                                                                 8 March 2025     Judges Accredited Day

Venue for both days is Anner Hotel, Thurles Co Tipperary.

Serving and retired officers are welcome to attend. 

More information and registration forms available under the 'AOIFA' and 'Forms' tabs above.


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