The Secret Life of an Irish Garden

A ROOTS Conversation with Éanna Ní Lamhna

BOOK TICKETS 27th September Join renowned environmental expert, broadcaster and author Éanna Ní Lamhna for a fascinating illustrated talk exploring the garden as a habitat for biodiversity. What gardeners plant and how they manage the growth of those plants has a huge impact on Irish native animal biodiversity — for better or for worse. The sounds of nature in a garden are made mostly by the birds and insects that live there. Illustrated with photographs of garden wildlife, Éanna’s talk will reveal the remarkable biodiversity that exists all around us and how our gardens can help support nature. About Éanna Ní Lamhna Éanna Ní Lamhna is one of Ireland’s leading environmental experts, broadcasters and authors. A scientist by training, she has written extensively on Irish wildlife and biodiversity, including Wild Dublin and The Great Irish Biodiversity Book. She is a former President of An Taisce and the Tree Council of Ireland, and writes the weekly Eye on Nature column for The Irish Times. Talk Ticket: €15 Max attendees: 90 Tickets must be pre-booked Schedule

• 10:30am – Guest arrival
• 11:00am – ROOTS Conversation: The Secret Life of an Irish Garden
• 12:00pm – Audience Q&A
• 12:15pm – Meet the speaker and book signing
• 12:30pm onwards – Guests are invited to explore the gardens, browse the shop and enjoy lunch in The Stables Café

Guests will have the opportunity to purchase signed copies of Éanna Ní Lamhna’s books following the talk. ROOTS – Conversations Inspired by Nature ROOTS is Mount Congreve’s year-round conversation series celebrating the people, stories and ideas that connect us to the natural world. Bringing together leading voices in gardens, heritage, conservation, biodiversity, food and craftsmanship, each event offers a relaxed and inspiring opportunity to discover new perspectives and deepen our connection with nature. Please note that photography and video recording may take place during this event for promotional purposes by Mount Congreve.

Price: €15 per person

Book tickets

Sep 27 2026 to Sep 27 2026

10.30am - 12.30pm