College of Amenity Horticulture
Facilities
The College of Amenity horticulture is a non-residential college. Students acquire accommodation in the vicinity of the Botanic Gardens. An accommodation list is available from the college. Good opportunities for accommodation are available in the daily newspapers and it is best to seek such accommodation well in advance of the start of the college year.
The facilities at the college include student and staff canteen, library, computer laboratory, study facilities, fully equipped lecture rooms and drawing studio. In addition to the full facility of the Botanic gardens itself the college has particular facilities for training in horticultural practice and skills.
Facilities for sports, such as football, swimming, cross country running and basketball are provided by arrangements with local sports clubs.
When students attend courses at the Gardens they become part of all the activities of the National Botanic Gardens. The Botanic Gardens visitor centre has an all year round programme of horticultural lectures and exhibitions at which all students are welcome. Various botanical and horticultural societies hold events in the National Botanic Gardens.
Students take part in Macra na Feirme and inter college competitions and there is a horticultural education society and a student social society. They get involved in fund raising activities, carol singing and organise an annual educational tour.
A medal is presented to the student with the best result at the Bachelor of Science in Horticulture. Awards are also presented for performance on particular aspects of the course. The Royal Dublin Society makes an award to the best practical student each year.
