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Call for submissions for Outside: Insight Sculpture in the gardens

Posted by Garden Admin in Uncategorized on April 30th, 2010

Outside: Insight
Sculpture in the gardens

Call for Submissions:  14th May 2010

We are now seeking submissions for the 3rd annual Outside:Insight Sculpture in the gardens 2010, and invite artists to create/submit site specific works that respond to the natural and architectural landscape of the garden and its inherent themes.

For full details on how to submit work to the exhibition CLICK HERE.

For descriptions and photographs of the gardens
CLICK HERE to see our website.

The exhibition runs from 11th July to 11th September 2010 and is FREE to visitors with their admission. Look for details in our upcoming newsletters.

Did you see last year’s exhibit? If so, share your thoughts…we look forward to having you share  your thoughts on this year’s exhibit and your comments on your  favourite pieces during the exhibit!

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December Nature Watch – Long tailed tits

Posted by Garden Admin in Uncategorized on November 23rd, 2009

Long-tailed tits

Hanging out bird feeders during the winter not only helps many small birds survive, but also brings great pleasure to the family. It is a great way of inspiring children’s interest in birds. It is such fun to watch garden favourites such as blue tits and great tits at peanut feeders. A special winter treat is to  have a visit from another member of the tit family, long-tailed tits. They are unmistakable with their black and white plumage, plump little bodies and long tails as they travel in small groups through hedgerows and gardens in search of food.

The good news is that according to Birdwatch Ireland’s annual survey, long-tailed tits are increasing in numbers. If you would like to participate in their garden bird survey it starts at the end of this month and is very worthwhile.  See birdwatchireland.ie for details.

Jenny Beale

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Reflections on Brigit’s Garden non-profit project

Posted by Garden Admin in Uncategorized on October 5th, 2009

With the arrival of autumn the year moves towards completion and nature draws back into the earth. It is a good time for reflecting on the past and planning the future. This beautiful poem written by Geraldine Mills for the garden perfectly captures the sense of the season.

In Brigit’s Garden
Earthwoman listens to herself
She knows her own voice
She curves round the year
Like a green shawl,
She waits for her own time.

The blackbird hops between seasons
A snail moves at its own pace
Through woven willow,
Chimes spill out their sound.

Earthwoman bends to the dark
Listens,
And the earth tells her
What she needs to know.

Geraldine Mills
June 2006

For Brigit’s Garden this has been an uncertain and sometimes difficult year. Much has gone very well, especially our special events, schools programme and summer camps — but the recession has affected us in many ways, from reduced visitor numbers to the loss of some grant aid.  Having celebrated our 5th birthday in July we would love to have your ideas on how the project should develop sustainably over the next 5 years.

So if you have a few minutes share your thoughts at Brigit’s Blog or click here to email your answers on these questions:

  • What do you value about the gardens and the place itself, our ethos and our activities and events?
  • How would you like to see each of these areas change and develop over the next few years?

We appreciate your comments and ideas. Thank you!

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