Events

  • Fota Plant Fair – April 13th

    📅 Apr 13 | 11:00AM–4:00 PM Our annual plant fair is a haven for plant lovers with numerous specialist nurseries from all over the country attending providing visitors with the opportunity to purchase unusual and special plants at competitive prices. Our volunteer team from the Victorian Working Gardens will also be in attendance selling plants...

  • Vanbrugh & Friends String Quintet Recital – April 13th

    The Vanbrugh & Friends present a programme of jewels from the string quintet repertoire in the beautiful Drawing Room at Fota House. Keith Pascoe, Simon Aspell and Christopher Marwood are joined by violinist Marja Gaynor and violist Ed Creedon to play a selection of movements from quintets by Boccherini, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms and Dvořák. The...

  • Easter Egg Trail at Fota House

    Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens

    Easter is almost here, and we’re excited to announce that tickets for the Fota House Easter Egg Trail are officially on sale! Join us for a fun-filled adventure trail through the stunning Arboretum & Gardens at Fota House, where you’ll search for clues, collect eggs to claim your Easter treat, and meet some interesting characters...

  • Mór Artists Collective

    Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens

    Mór Artists Collective is delighted to announce "Beneath the Layers", an exhibition in partnership with Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens. Members have been invited to respond to one of Ireland’s most unique and notably rich historical resources — the Fota House Wallpaper Collection. The project offers a rare opportunity for our member artists to view...

  • A Practical Introduction to Scything Course

    Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens

    Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens are delighted to run a scythe course at Fota House. Please book online via Fota House or call us on 0214815543. Price: €85 per person Max Person: 12 The course will be run by Christopher Hayes and Fergus O' Regan with the help of Ian Graham who runs Fota's working orchard...

  • Flower Arranging Workshop – Create your own beautiful bouquet

    Friday, August 8th - 10:00am to 1:00pm Join us for a hands-on, 3-hour flower arranging workshop where you’ll design and create your own stunning floral arrangement using sustainable techniques. Taking place in the surrounds of Fota’s stunning Victorian Working Garden, you will use flowers grown on site. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience,...

  • CÓISIR an tSAMHRAIDH 2025

    Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens

    An evening of music featuring Irish artists: Mick O Brien (uileann pipes) buaiteor Gradam Ceoil TG4 2023 plus AOIFE NÍ BHRIAIN (fiddle) Deirdre agus Aoife Granville CEOLTÓIRÍ AGUS AMHRÁNAÍ ó Dhaingean uí Chúis Tickets: €20 For bookings call: 086 2618034

  • The Pop Up Movie Club presents Outdoor Cinema at Fota House

    Get ready for am evening of laughs and iconic movie moments as the Pop Up Movie Club return to Fota House this August with a line up that's all about fun, friendship and feel good vibes. The line up: August 29th - Bridesmaids August 30th - Mamma Mia August 31st Mean Girls Refreshments will be...

  • ISNA Plant Fair

    We are looking forward to welcoming the Irish Specialist Nursery Association members back next Sunday, September 14th for their annual plant fair at Fota. ISNA represent the smaller specialised nurseries in Ireland who offer a wide variety of plants, rare trees and shrubs for sale. Open from 11am to 4:00pm the event will take place...

  • A Celebration of Dining Tradition at Fota House

    Join us for an elegant evening in support of heritage, tradition and restoration at Fota House on Saturday, September 20th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. This is a benefit evening in support of completing the presentation of our beautiful formal dining room. Tickets - €55 (includes free entry to a fantastic fundraiser draw) Your evening includes:...