Explore our projects & eventsFiosraigh ár dtionscadail agus ár n-imeachtaí

Discover workshops, ecology tours, creative interventions, shared meals, performances, and community-led activities developed through The Garden Shed Manifesto across South Dublin.Faigh amach faoi cheardlanna, turais éiceolaíochta, idirghabhálacha cruthaitheacha, béilí roinnte, léirithe agus gníomhaíochtaí faoi stiúir an phobail a forbraíodh trí Fhorógra an tSeidín Gairdín ar fud Bhaile Átha Cliath Theas.

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A series of follow-on events with one or two of the groups we have already engaged, deepening their skills and knowledge across the whole Garden Shed Project. Dates to be discussed.Sraith imeachtaí leantacha le grúpa nó dhó a raibh muid ag obair leo cheana, ag doimhniú a gcuid scileanna agus a gcuid eolais ar fud Thionscadal an tSeidín Gairdín ar fad. Dátaí le plé.

Textiles Dying: a Preparatory Workshop PastThart

22 May 2026

In preparation for the Botanical Flag Making workshop at the Castletymon library, and Plant Dying workshop at Dominic's Community Centre a preparatory workshop was held to trial materials, dying techniques and prepare for the collective workshops with children and adults in June and July.Mar ullmhúchán don cheardlann Déanta Bratacha Luibheolaíochta i Leabharlann Castletymon, agus don cheardlann Dathaithe le Plandaí in Ionad Pobail Dominic, reáchtáladh ceardlann ullmhúcháin chun ábhair agus teicnící dathaithe a thriail agus chun ullmhú do na ceardlanna comhchoiteanna le páistí agus le daoine fásta i mí an Mheithimh agus i mí Iúil.

Upcycling Wood: From Trashed Timber into Wooden Plants Basins PastThart

23 May 2026

The project team upcycles timber wood panels which they have saved from a construction site skip, and they use it to create plant basins that will be used for the workshops of the planting with children.Déanann foireann an tionscadail painéil adhmaid a shábháil siad ó scipe tógála a uaschúrsáil, agus úsáideann siad iad chun báisíní plandaí a chruthú a úsáidfear sna ceardlanna plandála le páistí.

Make & Meet: Seeds, clay, compost PastThart

26 May 2026

Our project team meets with the 24th Scouts Group in their center in the Old Blessington Road to introduce ourselves, get to know each other, and make the seed balls for the following weeks workshops in the Castletymon Library.Buaileann foireann ár dtionscadail leis an 24ú Grúpa Gasóg ina n-ionad ar Old Blessington Road chun muid féin a chur in aithne, aithne a chur ar a chéile, agus na liathróidí síolta a dhéanamh do cheardlanna na seachtainí ina dhiaidh sin i Leabharlann Castletymon.

Garden Shed as a Basket: Making a Willow Shed - Phase 01 PastThart

30 May 2026

Our project team works with Dominic Gryson at Cornstown House, Ashbourne to create the first manifestation of the Garden Shed object itself out of willow.Oibríonn foireann ár dtionscadail le Dominic Gryson ag Cornstown House, Cill Dhéagláin, chun an chéad léiriú de réad an tSeidín Gairdín féin a chruthú as saileach.

Hands in the Soil: Planting, Herbs & Tea PastThart

5 June 2026

A practical student-friendly planting workshop exploring edible plants, herbs, health, soil and seasonal growing.Ceardlann phraiticiúil plandála atá oiriúnach do dhaltaí, ina bhfiosrófar plandaí inite, luibheanna, sláinte, ithir agus fás séasúrach.

Local Plants, Local Stories: Foraging Walk PastThart

5 June 2026

Join Feebee Foran for a playful and amazingly insightful ecology walk combining storytelling, foraging, plant lore, medicinal knowledge and a closer look at the local environment.Bí le Feebee Foran ar shiúlóid éiceolaíochta spraíúil agus thar a bheith léargasach a chuireann scéalaíocht, sealgaireacht, seanchas plandaí, eolas míochaine agus breathnú níos géire ar an timpeallacht áitiúil le chéile.

Plant Dyes & Botanical Flag Making PastThart

6 June 2026

Join artists Gráinne O´Carroll and Kathryn Davey for a hands-on workshop using plants to dye fabric and make botanical flags.Bí linn leis na healaíontóirí Gráinne O'Carroll agus Kathryn Davey i gceardlann phraiticiúil ina n-úsáidfear plandaí chun fabraic a dhathú agus bratacha luibheolaíochta a dhéanamh.

Seedball Games PastThart

6 June 2026

Treasure hunting, hurling, juggling: Join us for seed ball games and distribute native wildflower seeds!Tóraíocht taisce, iománaíocht, cleasaíocht: Bí linn le haghaidh cluichí liathróidí síolta agus scaip síolta bláthanna fiáine dúchasacha!

Garden Shed as a Basket: Making a Willow Shed - Phase 02 PastThart

13 July 2026

Our project team works with Dominic Gryson to further develop the Garden Shed out of willow grown by Dominic on his eco-farm at Cornstown House, Ashbourne.Oibríonn foireann ár dtionscadail le Dominic Gryson chun an Seidín Gairdín a fhorbairt tuilleadh as saileach a d'fhás Dominic ar a éicea-fheirm ag Cornstown House, Cill Dhéagláin.

Textiles Workshop: Plant Dyes from your kitchen leftovers PastThart

16 July 2026

Join artists Gráinne O’Carroll and Kathryn Davey for a hands-on textile workshop exploring how kitchen leftovers and locally sourced plants can be transformed into natural dyes. Participants will create a unique silk scarf and contribute to a collaborative artwork for the Community Fun Day.Bí linn leis na healaíontóirí Gráinne O'Carroll agus Kathryn Davey i gceardlann phraiticiúil teicstíle ina bhfiosrófar conas is féidir fuílleach cistine agus plandaí a fuarthas go háitiúil a chlaochlú ina ruaimeanna nádúrtha. Cruthóidh rannpháirtithe scairf shíoda uathúil agus cuirfidh siad le saothar ealaíne comhoibríoch do Lá Spraoi an Phobail.

Sun Printing Workshop PastThart

17 July 2026

Join Italian artist Marlene Fantoni for a free cyanotype workshop exploring one of photography's earliest and most magical processes. Using sunlight, water, and locally gathered plants, you'll create beautiful blue botanical prints while discovering the fascinating chemistry behind this historic photographic technique.Bí leis an ealaíontóir Iodálach Marlene Fantoni i gceardlann chianaitíopa saor in aisce ina bhfiosrófar ceann de na próisis is luaithe agus is draíochtaí sa ghrianghrafadóireacht. Ag úsáid solas na gréine, uisce agus plandaí a bailíodh go háitiúil, cruthóidh tú priontaí luibheolaíocha gorma áille agus tú ag foghlaim faoin gceimic shuimiúil taobh thiar den teicníc ghrianghrafadóireachta stairiúil seo.

Hands in the Soil: Planting at Dominic’s PastThart

17 July 2026

Feebee Foran and artist Gráinne O’Carroll lead two hands-on planting sessions with children from Dominic’s Community Centre summer camp, bringing the centre’s raised beds to life with fruit, herbs and vegetables.Treoraíonn Feebee Foran agus an t-ealaíontóir Gráinne O'Carroll dhá sheisiún phraiticiúla plandála le páistí ó champa samhraidh Ionad Pobail Dominic, ag cur beocht i gceapacha ardaithe an ionaid le torthaí, luibheanna agus glasraí.

Seed Ball Making PastThart

17 July 2026

Gráinne O’Carroll will lead a hands-on workshop where children make seed balls using natural clay, compost and native wildflower seeds that support bees and butterflies.Treoróidh Gráinne O'Carroll ceardlann phraiticiúil ina ndéanfaidh páistí liathróidí síolta as cré nádúrtha, múirín agus síolta bláthanna fiáine dúchasacha a thacaíonn le beacha agus féileacáin.

Sun Printing Drop-in PastThart

18 July 2026

Drop in during the Community Fun Day to discover the magic of cyanotype printing. Using sunlight, water and locally gathered plants, Marlene Fantoni will demonstrate this historic photographic process and help participants create their own mini blue botanical prints.Buail isteach le linn Lá Spraoi an Phobail chun draíocht na priontála cianaitíopa a aimsiú. Ag úsáid solas na gréine, uisce agus plandaí a bailíodh go háitiúil, léireoidh Marlene Fantoni an próiseas grianghrafadóireachta stairiúil seo agus cabhróidh sí le rannpháirtithe a mionphriontaí luibheolaíocha gorma féin a chruthú.

Community Fun Day PastThart

18 July 2026

Join us for a free, family-friendly celebration at Avonbeg Field, featuring live music, dancing, creative activities, exhibitions, refreshments and a horse-drawn mini community parade. All ages are welcome to take part, meet neighbours and celebrate The Garden Shed Manifesto together.Bí linn do cheiliúradh saor in aisce atá oiriúnach do theaghlaigh ag Avonbeg Field, le ceol beo, damhsa, gníomhaíochtaí cruthaitheacha, taispeántais, sólaistí agus mionpharáid phobail tarraingthe ag capall. Tá fáilte roimh gach aois páirt a ghlacadh, bualadh le comharsana agus Forógra an tSeidín Gairdín a cheiliúradh le chéile.

Mini Community Parade PastThart

18 July 2026

The day’s celebrations will end with a joyful send-off parade, inviting everyone to join the procession around the park.Críochnóidh ceiliúradh an lae le paráid slán lúcháireach, ag tabhairt cuireadh do chách páirt a ghlacadh sa mhórshiúl timpeall na páirce.

Live Music: The Dublin Country Club PastThart

18 July 2026

The Dublin Country Club perform a live five-piece set as part of the Garden Shed Community Fun Day celebrations.Déanann The Dublin Country Club seit bheo cúig phíosa mar chuid de cheiliúradh Lá Spraoi Pobail an tSeidín Gairdín.

Two-Step Dance Workshop with Zoe Basha PastThart

18 July 2026

Led by Zoe Basha, this 30-minute two-step workshop invites participants of all ages to gather, move, and learn together on the Astro Turf at Avonbeg Field.Faoi stiúir Zoe Basha, tugann an cheardlann damhsa dhá chéim 30 nóiméad seo cuireadh do rannpháirtithe de gach aois teacht le chéile, bogadh agus foghlaim le chéile ar an Astro Turf ag Avonbeg Field.