Beekeeping Intro
Sonairte The Ninch, Laytown, Co MeathBeekeeping - Is it for me? Join Brendan Murray, an Irish beekeeper, and learn what it takes to keep honeybees. Brendan will guide beginners on what to expect when keeping a hive, benefits and problems of beekeeping, costs, and all basic information. Join the beekeeping workshop to find out if beekeeping is right for you! […]
History Walk & Talk
Sonairte The Ninch, Laytown, Co MeathJoin Community Historian Brendan Matthews at Sonairte the National Ecology Centre the Ninch, Laytown, for his popular and fascinating History & Heritage Walk n Talk presented through the medium of story-telling on Sunday May 29th 2022 beginning at 2.30pm. The Heritage Walk will begin in the old 18th century court-yard at Sonairte, where Brendan will […]
June Gardening Workshop
Sonairte The Ninch, Laytown, Co MeathLearn how to grow your own produce in Sonairte’s 250-year-old walled garden with Sonairte’s own gardener Damien McGroarty. This practical hands-on workshop will teach you the value of soil composition and biodiversity in growing a successful garden. You will learn how to grow vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers. Get connected with nature and enjoy the […]
Flower Arranging Course
Sonairte The Ninch, Laytown, Co MeathJoin Sharon, a floral arranger, photographer, and stylist, and learn how to arrange your own beautiful flowers. You will be shown various techniques of flower arranging. You will also learn how to condition and care for flowers to make your arrangements last the longest possible. The course will take place during peony season, so be […]
World Oceans Day 2022 Stand – Bettystown Beach (FREE, no ticket needed)
Bettystown Beach Beach View, Coast Rd., BettystownJoin Sonairte, Bettystown Tidy Towns (BTT) and other groups for an event on Bettystown Beach to celebrate Worlds Oceans Day on Saturday, 11th June. Stands and activities will be on the beach from 2 PM to 5 PM. About World Oceans Day: "Get together with your family, community, and/or your company and join millions of […]
History Walk & Talk
Sonairte The Ninch, Laytown, Co MeathJoin Community Historian Brendan Matthews at Sonairte the National Ecology Centre the Ninch, Laytown, for his popular and fascinating History & Heritage Walk n Talk presented through the medium of story-telling on Sunday, June 26th 2022 beginning at 2.30pm. The Heritage Walk will begin in the old 18th century court-yard at Sonairte, where Brendan will […]
July Gardening Workshop
Sonairte The Ninch, Laytown, Co MeathLearn how to grow your own produce in Sonairte’s 250-year-old walled garden with Sonairte’s own gardener Damien McGroarty. This practical hands-on workshop will teach you the value of soil composition and biodiversity in growing a successful garden. You will learn how to grow vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers. Get connected with nature and enjoy the […]
Pollinator Discovery Talk & Walk
Sonairte The Ninch, Laytown, Co MeathSave the Bees! Join Brendan Murray, an Irish beekeeper, to learn about the amazing world of pollinators. The loss of pollinators will directly affect our ability to grow food. Learn which pollinators in your garden, how you can help them thrive, and which are most beneficial for the environment. You will then take a walk […]
Foraging Walk & Wild Tea Workshop
Sonairte The Ninch, Laytown, Co MeathZaneta Wright has been leading foraging walks since 2011. Her knowledge of wild edible plants is both deep and broad, having learned about the edible, medicinal and craft uses of many plants. A foraging walk with Zaneta will enlighten you and open your eyes to the bounty that is all around you. The tea […]
Foraging Walk
Sonairte The Ninch, Laytown, Co MeathZaneta Wright has been leading foraging walks since 2011. Her knowledge of wild edible plants is both deep and broad, having learned about the edible, medicinal and craft uses of many plants. A foraging walk with Zaneta will enlighten you and open your eyes to the bounty that is all around you. The short foraging […]
Foraging Walk
Sonairte The Ninch, Laytown, Co MeathZaneta Wright has been leading foraging walks since 2011. Her knowledge of wild edible plants is both deep and broad, having learned about the edible, medicinal and craft uses of many plants. A foraging walk with Zaneta will enlighten you and open your eyes to the bounty that is all around you. The short foraging […]
History Walk & Talk
Sonairte The Ninch, Laytown, Co MeathJoin Community Historian Brendan Matthews at Sonairte the National Ecology Centre the Ninch, Laytown, for his popular and fascinating History & Heritage Walk n Talk presented through the medium of story-telling on Sunday, July 31st 2022 beginning at 2.30pm. The Heritage Walk will begin in the old 18th century court-yard at Sonairte, where Brendan will […]