National Hedgerow Week 2026
National Hedgerow Week is a partnership between Teagasc and the Heritage Council. The week aims to raise awareness of the importance of hedgerows for biodiversity, farming, climate and heritage.
When: Friday, 28th August to Sunday, 6th September 2026
Events are free to attend and are open to all. The events scheduled for the week are organised by Teagasc, Local Authority Biodiversity Officers, hedgerow organisations and others.
Programme of Events:
Farm Walk: Hedgerows, Biodiversity and Agroforestry
Date: Friday, 4 September 2026
Time: 5.30pm
Location: Leitrim Village, Co. Leitrim
Join Leitrim Organic Farmers Co-op, Leitrim Sustainable Agriculture Group, Leitrim County Council and Hedgerows Ireland for a farm walk exploring the many benefits of hedgerows for farming, biodiversity and the environment.
Topics will include:
- Hedge cutting demonstration
- Hedgerow biodiversity
- Hedge planting
- Agroforestry
Booking and further information:
Gerry McGourty
Tel: 086 329 4037
National Hedgerow Week Farm Walk at Woodview House and Farm Date: Saturday, 29 August 2026
Time: 3.00pm
Location: Woodview House and Farm, Randalstown, Donaghpatrick, Co. Meath
Join Meath County Council Biodiversity Officer and Hedgerows Ireland's Mark McDowell for a gentle farm walk exploring the environmental and biodiversity benefits of traditional hedgerow management.
Woodview Farm contains a mix of old and recently established hedgerows, including a number that have been traditionally hedge-laid, providing an opportunity to see how hedgerows respond to sustainable management practices.
Topics will include:
- Traditional hedge-laying
- Hedgerow biodiversity
- Environmental benefits of hedgerows
- Hedgerow management techniques
Suitable for: Children aged 7+ (must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)
Booking is essential. Click to book.
Webinar
As part of the programme, Teagasc will host a Signpost Series webinar on 4 September 2026 with Neil Foulkes, Hedge Conservation and Management Consultant.
Neil will explore the value of Ireland's native hedgerows, approaches to assessing hedgerow quality, and how farmers could potentially be recognised and rewarded for maintaining high-quality hedgerows.