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Event Time 12:30pm
Venue Online The Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture in the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland are holding a series of virtual information events. This virtual event will focus on the Level 7 BSc in Horticulture which is run jointly between the Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture and Waterford institute of Technology(WIT).
The level 7 course is a three year degree course which combines the earth sciences with practical and commercial horticulture along with the business of horticulture. It covers 6 semesters across the three years which also includes work experience that may be done here in Ireland or abroad.
Peter Dowdall: Rhododendrons are at their best right now
Whether you re a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions
The Broad Walk, Kilmacurragh.
Peter Dowdall Often maligned because of one unruly family member, namely the species ponticum, rhododendron is a truly magnificent genus at their best during this time of the year. One of the best gardens in Ireland in which to enjoy them is Kilmacurragh in Wicklow and if this, one of our National Botanic Gardens is in your county, then count your blessings and get down there to enjoy it.
Botanic Gardens College of Horticulture
Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture
The College of Amenity Horticulture is located at the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland, Dublin. Having our college located in the National Botanic Gardens provides students with a unique training opportunity. There is a strong tradition of training at the National Botanic Gardens dating back to 1812. Our aim is to train students for employment in the amenity horticulture industry. We provide our training in association with OPW, Dublin Municipal Parks departments and a large selection of Horticultural Businesses. Currently we are providing training for 300 students between all our courses. There is a balance of both school leavers and mature participants among the students. The College of Amenity Horticulture is non-residential with students finding accommodation in the locality.
Tipperary photographer wins Eye on Nature competition
Updated / Wednesday, 17 Mar 2021
16:35
Earlier this year, RTÉ and the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland with the OPW presented Eye on Nature - Ireland s newest national wildlife photographic competition.
RTÉ s Mooney Goes Wild and The Today Show launched the competition in January 2021, to celebrate the flora and fauna of our island. It received an overwhelming response, with more than 7,000 entries.
The judging panel, consisting of Matthew Jebb (National Botanic Gardens), Niall Hatch (BirdWatch Ireland) and Sheena Jolley (acclaimed wildlife photographer), chose the final 12 photographs.
Today it was revealed that a photograph of an Orange Ladybird was announced the winner of the RTÉ and National Botanic Gardens Eye on Nature competition. The picture, taken by Larry Doherty in April last year, is of a tiny ladybird - only 5mm in size -at Cabragh Wetlands in Thurles, Co Tipperary.