In conversation with Richard Negus,  professional hedgelayer, conservationist, writer and author of Words from the Hedge. 

Join Offaly's Biodiversity Officer, Ricky Whelan & poet Philip Brady in conversation on ecology in the hedgerows and reflections in poetry. 

Testament will share the fruits of an unexpected farmer-poet encounter "The Lig". Testament is a writer, rapper, educator and world record breaking beatboxer.

Join Mary Bulfin for a foraging walk along the hedgerows of Mount Briscoe Organic Farm. Learn to identify edible plants and about some of their many other uses, including as herbal remedies. 

The walk will be at a gentle pace on a sometimes-uneven surface. Family friendly. No dogs allowed.

Forest school is an adventure for children aged 6-12 who love the outdoors. Activities include den building, bug hunting, arts and crafts, bushcraft and wildlife spotting. The session is led by experienced forest school practitioner Joanna. She will provide a fun, and memorable experiences for children.

Join Freda for a hands-on Mushroom Art Workshop and unlock your creativity.  Suitable for children 5+

Willow weaving and basketry are ancient traditional crafts practised across the world. Drop into to Lynn to learn about this ancient craft.

A reading by Richard Negus,  professional hedgelayer, conservationist, writer and author of Words from the Hedge. 

Join visual artist Rosemarie Langtry for a creative art workshop connecting with nature.

Testament is an aclaimed writer, rapper, educator and world record breaking beatboxer. 

Join Offaly's Biodiversity Officer, Ricky Whelan & poet Philip Brady in conversation on ecology in the hedgerows and reflections in poetry. 

Join Richard Markham, Hedgerows Ireland acreddited hedge layer to observe the technique and skills of laying hedges. The class will explain the history and benefits of hedge laying, including its role in creating stock-proof barriers, promoting biodiversity and rejuvenating hedgerows. 

Richard will demonstrate the techniques, such as cutting stems, creating hinges and bending them over to form a dense, interwoven barrier. Come and see this skill demonstrated with traditional hand tools.

A short film produced by João Tudella focused on the landscapes and communities of Ireland's uplands.  Dinnseanchas ​​​​​​describes the topography of a place through its stories, myths and inhabitants.

Curious about fungi? Have a love of fibre? Combine your interests and learn how to use mushrooms to create beautiful, vibrant and nontoxic dyes perfect for any natural fibre.

A selection of local artists will be exhibiting at HedgeRow Fest 2025

Mary Crotty | Mary McCarthy | Eilis Kavanagh | Melissa Cherry | Brian McLoughlin 

Join Eilis Kavanagh & Mary McCarthy in the Workshop Tent as they plein air paint in the outdoors. 

Willow weaving and basketry are ancient traditional crafts practised across the world. Drop into to Lynn to learn about this ancient craft.

Join Margaret Edgill to learn the principles of how to construct a dead hedge.