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

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.

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. 

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

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.

Willow weaving and basketry are ancient traditional crafts practised across the world. Materials used are reeds, willow, pine straw… Basket and willow weaving produce decorative and useful items such as shopping baskets, ‘live’ fences, garden structures and firewood baskets. Drop into to Lynn to learn about this ancient craft.

Join Therapist, Trainer and Botanical Journaler Joyce Fitzpatrick to creatively record your relationship with nature. 

Join Therapist, Trainer and Botanical Journaler Joyce Fitzpatrick to creatively record your relationship with nature.