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