Hedgerow Week 2024
How to plant and manage hedges
Friday, 30th August - Friday, 6th September 2024
National Hedgerow Week is a partnership between Teagasc and the Heritage Council. The week aims to raise awareness of the importance of hedges for agriculture, biodiversity and climate. Events are free to attend and are open to all. The events scheduled for the week are organised by Teagasc, Heritage and Biodiversity Officers in Local Authorities and others. All events are suitable for farmers, contractors and others.
Programme of Events
Friday, 6th September
Signpost Series Webinar | 9:30am | online
Fay Ó Foghlú, Development Lead and Jeremy Turkington, Seedbank Co-ordinator, Hometree Charity will join the webinar to discuss 'Growing Native Trees and Hedges from Irish Seed'.
Register for The Signpost Series webinar on Hedgerow Week
Hedge Planting & Management Farm Walk | 11am | Kilkenny
Teagasc, Kildalton College, Co. Kilkenny. Eircode: E32 YW08.
Join us for a hedge planting and best practice management demonstration of topped hedges and treeline hedges. Hedges have been planted over the past 3 years.
Family Forage, Fire and Feast | 11am - 2pm | Donegal
Ards Friary, Cresslough, Co. Donegal
Celebrate Hedgerow Week with us! Join Lucy O'Hagan of Wild Awake for this nourishing family day in nature. Learning how to forage as a family in nature strengthens long-lasting bonds with each other and the land
Saturday, 7th September
Hedgerow Management Workshop | 10am - 1pm | Clare
Irish Seed Savers Association, Scariff, Co. Clare.
Join us in exploring best practices for nature-friendly hedgerow management and learn about the value of hedgerows. The event will include talks from Barry O’Loughlin, Biodiversity Officer with Clare County Council; Catherine Keena, Hedgerow Expert with Teagasc; and Katie Smirnova and Eamonn McLoughlin from Hedgerows Ireland.
Registration required - register to attend here
Hedge Laying Demonstration with Richard Markham | 11am - 1pm | Offaly
Mount Briscoe Country House, Mullalough, Daingean, Co. Offaly. Eircode: R35 N729. View Google Map location
Join Richard Markum, experienced hedge layer to observe the technique and skills of laying hedges. This traditional skill has been used to manage hedgerows by making them stock proof and benefiting biodiversity rich and providing firewood in the process.
Come see this skill demonstrated with traditional hand tools by Richard at the Mount Briscoe Country House.
Previous events
Friday, 30th August
Signpost Series Webinar | 9:30am | online
Dr. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc will join the webinar to discuss 'Better Hedges for All'.
Sunday, 1st September
Foraging with Wild Food Mary | 11am - 1pm | Offaly
Meeting point: Grand Canal Harbour, Edenderry, Co. Offaly. View Google Map location
Join Mary Bulfin for a foraging walk along the Grand Canal at Edenderry. Learn to identify edible plants and about some of their many other uses, including as herbal remedies.
The walk will begin at the canal harbour and continue along the canal tow path before returning. The walk will be at a gentle pace on a sometimes-uneven surface. Family friendly. No dogs allowed.
Monday, 2nd September
Hedge Planting & Management Farm Walk | 11am | Cavan
Teagasc, Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan. Eircode: H12 E392.
Join us for a hedge planting and best practice management demonstration of topped hedges and treeline hedges. Hedges have been planted over the past 3 years.
Tuesday, 3rd September
Hedge Planting & Management Farm Walk | 11am | Galway
Teagasc, Mellows Campus, Athenry, Co Galway. Eircode: H65 R718
Join us for a hedge planting and best practice management demonstration of topped hedges and treeline hedges. Hedges have been planted over the past 3 years.
Wednesday, 4th September
Hedge Planting & Management Farm Walk | 11am | Cork
Teagasc, Clonakilty Agricultural College, Darrara, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. Eircode: P85 AX52.
Join us for a hedge planting and best practice management demonstration of topped hedges and treeline hedges. Hedges have been planted over the past 3 years.
Bat Walk | 8pm | Offaly
Meeting point: Tullamore Town Park, Cormac St, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. View Google Map location
Join Bat expert Anna Collins and the Kildare Bat Group on a bat walk around Tullamore Town Park and surrounds. Learn to use a bat detector to identify bats and observe bats on their nightly foraging trips. Family friendly event.
Thursday, 5th September
Hedge Planting & Management Farm Walk | 11am | Cork
Teagasc, Curtins Farm, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork. Eircode: P61 X727.
Join us for a hedge planting and best practice management demonstration of topped hedges and treeline hedges. Hedges have been planted over the past 3 years.
National Hedgerow Week is a partnership between Teagasc and the Heritage Council