An Gairdín Beo

An Gairdín Beo A two acre community garden in the heart of Carlow town that's being created by the people, for the people.

In September 2014 a group of people were bought together to discuss the idea of creating a community garden in the centre of Carlow town on land that would be leased by the Sisters of Mercy next to St Leo's Convent. Following many meetings the following vision was agreed upon:

The overall vision of the project is of a space in which diverse people can connect more to nature, to the growing and making of food and to each other. The ethos is based on an ecological orientation, on valuing diversity, sustainability and indigenous species. It recognises that we, as humans, are part of nature too. It is committed to the preservation and protection of the site as a green area for the greatest diversity of life possible.

🍂 **HARVEST FESTIVAL AT AN GAIRDÍN BEO!** 🍎🌻Autumn is rolling in, the apples are ready for pressing, the garden is full ...
10/09/2026

🍂 **HARVEST FESTIVAL AT AN GAIRDÍN BEO!** 🍎🌻

Autumn is rolling in, the apples are ready for pressing, the garden is full of goodies and we’re getting ready for our **Harvest Festival!**

Join us on **Saturday 3rd October, 11am–3pm** at An Gairdín Beo, Old Dublin Road, Carlow, for a lovely community day celebrating **Autumn’s Bounty**.

There’ll be something for the whole family **fresh produce, preserves and sweet treats, apple pressing, seed saving , pizza, music, activities and plenty more.** 🌱🍕🎶

Come for an hour or stay for the day. Bring the kids, bring a friend, have a wander around the garden, grab something tasty and help us celebrate another beautiful growing season at An Gairdín Beo. 💚

📅 **Saturday 3rd October**
⏰ **11am–3:00pm**
📍 **An Gairdín Beo, Old Dublin Road, Carlow**

**Everyone is welcome, we’d love to see you there!** 🍂🌻

And please give this post a little **share** to help us spread the word around Carlow. 💚

Food Waste workshop on on the Gardens Wednesday 2nd September. To book your place contact Dee my email on dsewell@carlow...
25/08/2026

Food Waste workshop on on the Gardens Wednesday 2nd September.

To book your place contact Dee my email on [email protected] or by txting 087-3450820 (include the word Carlow in txt )

In conjunction with Heritage Week, An Gairdín Beo is delighted to host a Nature and Folklore Table Quiz for all ages. Al...
19/08/2026

In conjunction with Heritage Week, An Gairdín Beo is delighted to host a Nature and Folklore Table Quiz for all ages. All welcome!

A talk about nature, held in a place shaped by nature.Colm O'Driscoll's "Lessons from Nature" takes place in the beautif...
20/07/2026

A talk about nature, held in a place shaped by nature.
Colm O'Driscoll's "Lessons from Nature" takes place in the beautiful surroundings of An Gairdín Beo, a naturally rich and sustainably managed garden in the heart of Carlow Town, a place with the warmest of hearts. The venue itself is a living example of many of the principles explored in the talk - supporting biodiversity, working with natural systems and creating a productive space that exists in harmony with its surroundings

Join Colm O’Driscoll for his talk Lessons from Nature in An Gairdín Beo on Sunday, 26th July 2026 for the Carlow Garden ...
16/07/2026

Join Colm O’Driscoll for his talk Lessons from Nature in An Gairdín Beo on Sunday, 26th July 2026 for the Carlow Garden Festival this year. This talk explores how observing and understanding natural systems can lead to healthier, more resilient and more rewarding gardens. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: https://carlowgardentrail.com/event/lessons-from-nature-with-colm-odriscoll/

Check out all these yummy cake available today in the cafe from 10.30 to 12pm today
24/06/2026

Check out all these yummy cake available today in the cafe from 10.30 to 12pm today

It’s time to open our beloved summer café!Starts June 24th @10.30amRunning every Wednesday morning from 10:30 AM to 12:0...
17/06/2026

It’s time to open our beloved summer café!
Starts June 24th @10.30am
Running every Wednesday morning from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
over the next few months,
We invite you to join us for a cuppa and a slice of homemade cake.
come unwind, catch up with friends, and enjoy the simple pleasures of sitting in the gardens
In addition to our café, we will also have our Garden Stall open. Where, you can find a variety of plants to brighten up your home or garden.
As the season progresses, we’ll be offering any excess vegetables from our garden, the best organic homegrown produce in town.
Rain or shine, we hope you'll join us to kick off the first of this year’s Garden Café gatherings!
Please note, however, that there will be no parking available on-site, so plan accordingly.
We can’t wait to see you there and share the joys of the gardens with our wonderful community.

Address

Old Dublin Road
Carlow
R93E1HF

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+353894051342

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