Would you like to learn how to make your very own 60cm deluxe dried flower Christmas Wreath to take home with you, in a 16th Century Castle under the tutelage of an expert in this field who owns and operates her very own sustainable Flower Farm in Kilcash, Co. Tipperary??
Well, now you can, we are bringing this wonderful, unique opportunity to you, right here in the Cultural Quarter Carrick-on-Suir...
Well, now you can, we are bringing this wonderful, unique opportunity to you, right here in the Cultural Quarter Carrick-on-Suir...
We are delighted to host: ‘𝑩𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒎𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑲𝒊𝒍𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒉’ - 𝑨 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝑾𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑, 𝒊𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝑰𝒗𝒆𝒂𝒈𝒉 at Ormond Castle blending historical narratives with contemporary sustainable hands-on craft practices...hosted by Lady Iveagh Flower Farm.
This unique event honours Lady Iveagh of Kilcash Castle, a beacon of generosity and grace immortalised in the poignant Irish poem "A Lament for Kilcash".
Event Details:
📅 Date: Monday 8th December 2025
🕕 Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Ormond Castle, E32 CX59
🎟️ Price: €75 per person
𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:
𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒕 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: Learn from Tudor Artisan Hub Maker Michelle Ryan of Lady Iveagh Flower Farm
𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑩𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒎𝒔: All exquisite blooms are provided directly from Michelle's sustainable farm in Kilcash, Co. Tipperary. Michelle will share insights into the growing and drying practices for each bloom used.
𝑯𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒌: A captivating history talk honours Lady Iveagh and discusses the connection between Kilcash Castle and Ormond Castles on the Butler Trail.
𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆: Each participant will take home a fully decorated 60cm deluxe dried flower Christmas wreath, designed by you, that will last for years!
The experience promises not only to inspire your creativity but also to deepen your appreciation for the rich tapestry of local history.
Limited spaces available – so book now to secure your place!
To Book: Contact Linda 86 2560609 or Michelle 089 4352591
Online Booking: Book online https://www.ticketsource.com/tudor-artisan-hub (fees apply)
All spaces must be pre-paid before the event.
To Book: Contact Linda 86 2560609 or Michelle 089 4352591
Online Booking: Book online https://www.ticketsource.com/tudor-artisan-hub (fees apply)
All spaces must be pre-paid before the event.
Thank you to Ormond Castle and OPW - Office of Public Works for facilitating this very special event.
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This event is kindly supported by the Tipperary County Council Shop Local Tipperary - Christmas Retail Support Scheme - As an added bonus each workshop participant will receive a €10 LOVE Tipperary Gift Card - a new gift card initiative to promote shopping locally - at the workshop #shoplocaltipperary ❤
Michelle Ryan, Lady Iveagh Flower Farm
