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In conversation with Seamus O’Brien, Kilmacurragh, Co. Wicklow

25.06.2021, 15:00 P.M.

In conversation with Seamus O’Brien, Head Gardener, National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh, Co. Wicklow (IGS Year of the Irish Country House Garden)

Speakers: Robert O’Byrne and Seamus O’Brien

Date: Friday, June 25

Dating back to the 17th century, the magical gardens of Kilmacurragh, County Wicklow are particularly notable for the number of women involved in their development across more than 300 years. Current head gardener Seamus O’Brien will talk about these pioneering female gardeners with Robert O’Byrne, and show how during the 19th and early 20th century Kilmacurragh became the first place where many non-native species were introduced to Ireland.

This talk is pre-recorded and will be available to view for 7 days after the date it is sent out. Booking ends 24 hours before and access details will be sent by email at 3pm on the day of release.

More information on the exhibitions can be found at: https://www.igs.ie/updates/article/igs-year-of-the-country-house-garden


Lecture Series Sponsor

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About the Series Narrator

Mr. Robert O’Byrne is a writer and lecturer specializing in the fine and decorative arts. The author of more than a dozen books, he is a former Vice-President of the Irish Georgian Society and a trustee of the Apollo Foundation. Mr. O’Byrne is the curator of the Irish Georgian Society’s 2021 garden exhibitions.

Photo credit: Irish Georgian Society

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