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.
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.
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.
Please see below for upcoming events.
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:
Suitable for children aged 7+ (must be accompanied by a parent/guardian).
Booking is essential. Click to book.
Date: Monday 31st August
Time: 7-8pm
Location: Gonzaga College, Ranelagh, D.6, Dublin
Join Hedgerows Ireland for this walk. Meet at carpark, access from Sandford Road only.
Queries: info@hedgerows.ie.
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:
Booking Details:
Contact Gerry McGourty at 086 329 4037.
As part of the programme, Teagasc will host a Signpost Series webinar on 4 September 2026 at 9.30am 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.
Throughout National Hedgerow Week, we'll be publishing a series of articles exploring the many benefits of Ireland's hedgerows, including biodiversity, climate resilience, water quality, cultural heritage and sustainable land management.
Check back throughout the week to read the articles, and follow The Heritage Council and Teagasc on social media as each article is released.
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