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Demonstration: Heard it on the Grapevine 'Winter Pruning'
Free to visit
Celebrate 160 years of the grapevine at Turlough Park by learning about its history and learn about Winter Pruning.

Celebrate 160 years of the historic grapevine at Turlough Park, planted in 1865 by the Fitzgerald family and still producing Foster’s Seedling grapes today! Join horticulturalist and viticulture enthusiast Andrew Watson for the final event in our 2025 series.

Learn about the vine’s history and life cycle, then take part in winter pruning and a health check.

Booking required—email BookingsCountryLife@museum.ie or call +353 94 90 31751.

Participants must bring vine pruning shears and eye protection.

Spaces are limited, so secure your place now!

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Event details
Dates
6 December 2025
Time
Start 11:00End 14:00
Price
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Contact details
National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Turlough Park House, Gortnafolla, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 HY31, Ireland
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