2026 Snowdrop Gala
14th Annual Gala on Saturday 25th January 2026
At Ballykealey House, Ballon, Co. Carlow
Speakers:
John Massey of the renowned Ashwood Nurseries (UK) - ’My Garden in Winter’
Callum Hallstead, Head Gardener at Cambo Garden (Scotland) and curator of the national Snowdrop collection ‘Life after Snowdrops – celebrating the Snowdrop at Cambo and knowing how to move on’.
Dave Hardy, Esker Farm Daffodils - ‘Daffodils, Snowdrops and Beyond. A journey with bulbs at
Esker Farm’.
Early bird tickets available until January 2nd at €125. Tickets purchased after 2nd are €145
(Please note, the final date for ticket sales is January 17th, 2026)
Tickets include morning tea & afternoon tea, lunch, lectures, and plant sales at Altamont Plant Sales plus a tour of the snowdrop collection at Altamont Gardens.
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14th Annual Gala on Saturday 25th January 2026
At Ballykealey House, Ballon, Co. Carlow
Speakers:
John Massey of the renowned Ashwood Nurseries (UK) - ’My Garden in Winter’
Callum Hallstead, Head Gardener at Cambo Garden (Scotland) and curator of the national Snowdrop collection ‘Life after Snowdrops – celebrating the Snowdrop at Cambo and knowing how to move on’.
Dave Hardy, Esker Farm Daffodils - ‘Daffodils, Snowdrops and Beyond. A journey with bulbs at
Esker Farm’.
Early bird tickets available until January 2nd at €125. Tickets purchased after 2nd are €145
(Please note, the final date for ticket sales is January 17th, 2026)
Tickets include morning tea & afternoon tea, lunch, lectures, and plant sales at Altamont Plant Sales plus a tour of the snowdrop collection at Altamont Gardens.
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