JFK Memorial Park & Arboretum

01/09/2026

Mark your calendar— 2 September is the first Wednesday of the month, which means FREE entry to selected OPW Heritage sites!

Take this opportunity to explore remarkable castles, gardens, and historic landmarks near you. Whether you’re planning a family day out or a solo adventure, there’s a story waiting for you to discover.

For the full list of participating locations and all terms & conditions, go to https://heritageireland.ie/visit/free-wednesday/

Experience, learn, and explore the extraordinary with us!
📸 Jerpoint Cistercian Abbey - Kilkenny


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29/08/2026

*Change of Closing Times Reminder*
This Tuesday is the 1st of September, which means our seasonal times will change. 🕠
🌳 Arboretum 10am-18.30pm.
⛰️ Viewing Point 10am-17:30pm
*Last admission for both gates is 60 mins before closing times listed above.
🔺️Slievecoiltia viewing point is prone to visibility issues (coastal fog). Therefore, opening times may vary due to weather conditions. For queries phone 046-9423490 or email [email protected] & don't forget this week!

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28/08/2026

And that's a wrap for Day 2 at The Marquee for the Kennedy Summer School Speakers' Lunch. 🍽🥂 The sun was out for our special tree planting ceremony with H.E Sophie Katsarava, Ambassador of Georgia to Ireland, who planted a subspecies of Black Alder known to the floodplain forests of Georgia (Alnus glutinous subsp.barbata). The guest of honour at this year's luncheon was award winning journalist & author Lara Marlowe, who discussed geopolitics with interviewer Larry Donnelly. The Marquee was filled with a colourful banquet by Westgate Design & the rain stayed away!☀️A great day for all involved!
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28/08/2026

27/08/2026

Highlights from The Marquee at the arboretum for the Kennedy Summer School Afternoon Tea Party 🫖 We had the Primary Schools STEM Event discussing Astrophysics & Space Science & even with the arrival of a Status Yellow Rain Warning ☔️, broadcaster Teresa Mannion made the "necessary journey" 😉 of joining us as the year's special guest with interviewer Seán Connick. The ICA provided homemade refreshments while everyone enjoyed live singing by artists Eryn Buckley & Todd Brothers. Looking forward to Day 2 tomorrow! OPW - Office of Public Works Kennedy Summer School Heritage Ireland Visit New Ross

25/08/2026

The rain is back & our plants need it! ☔️🌧🌿
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22/08/2026

For this year's , it was Wild Child Play with Clay! 🦊 🫶 Our "Clay Creatures" workshop with 𝔽𝕝𝕠𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖 & 𝕄𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕪 | Pottery Wexford was inspired by our pop-up wildlife photography exhibit by Edno Delaney, reflecting the natural heritage of the arboretum for . We also had OPW Biodiversity Officer Lorcán Scott on tour to look at the flora & fauna of the site from Bumblebee I.D. to tracking pine marten s**t! Thanks to all our speakers & to everyone who booked in with us for this special week.
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19/08/2026

Interested in Irish wildlife? 🦇🦔🐾🦡 Meet OPWs Biodiversity Officer & former NPWS Park Ranger Lorcán Scott this Friday at 12 noon for walk & talk around the arboretum!
To book your place, simply email in the guiding team 📩 [email protected] or click on the Eventbrite link in our stories. 🦊https://www.eventbrite.com

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18/08/2026

When is a gymnosperm not a conifer? 🌲Why is it important to plant a Chilean pine (aka Monkey Puzzle) on a mound? These are some of the questions addressed at today's Conifer Conservation talk with Dr. Darach Lupton at our *ICCP plot. *International Conifer Conservation Programme. A great turnout for , thanks to everyone who came along! OPW - Office of Public Works Heritage Ireland Visit New Ross ArbNet Botanic Gardens Conservation International Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Heritage Week

17/08/2026

🌿 Did you know that 34% of the world's conifers are at risk from extinction? If you'd like to learn more about conifers, our collaboration with Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh & get special access to our new living seed bank, join NBG Curator Dr Darach Lupton tomorrow at 12 noon for his Conifer Conservation tour!
You can email [email protected] to book your spot or simply click on Eventbrite (link in stories). 🌲👌 Heritage Week OPW - Office of Public Works Visit Wexford Visit New Ross Heritage Ireland Wexford Garden Trail Tree Council of Ireland