SOLAS Eco Garden Centre – 4 Days of Daredevil Circus
The Circus @ SOLAS Portarlington The big news is the arrival of DAREDEVIL Circus for 4 days at SOLAS. David Maher of SOLAS explains “DAREDEVIL is really about the best circus out there in terms of excitement and razzmatazz with flying motorbikes and crossbow wielding acrobats – it a long way from circuses of the past. […]
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre – Farmer & Craft Markets This weekend
Markets @ SOLAS SOLAS is happy to announce that the Markets are back and are kicking off with a double market weekend with the ‘Weekly Farmers Market’ on Saturday 11 Feb 10-2pm, and a ‘Valentine’s Day Craft Market’ on Sunday 12 February from 11am-4pm. David Maher of SOLAS explains “we have signed up a number […]
SOLAS Portarlington – Food, Potatoes & Upcoming Family Events
Last Sunday’s car boot sale was a big success with crowds from early and bargains to be haggled for. This type of event is what makes SOLAS unique as a garden centre and brings the constant buzz of ‘what will be on this weekend’. We have a busy calendar ahead such as: Sunday 5th February St. […]
SOLAS Portarlington – Car Boot Sale & New Look Cafe
Car Boot Sale Sunday 22 January 2022 This Sunday 22nd January will see SOLAS host a car boot sale. Last time this event was held over 2,000 customers visited on the day – so we are really looking forward to welcoming the crowds back. The event is running from 10am-4pm so a great chance to come […]
The Final Day of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2023 gets underway as students eagerly await winner’s announcement
The atmosphere is electric at the RDS, as the final day of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2023 gets underway. All eyes are on this evening’s awards ceremony, where the winner(s) of the 59th BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition will finally be announced! The panel of expert judges are doing their last rounds […]
SOLAS – Fitness Swap, Great Food & new look Cafe
Fitness Equipment Swap Sunday 15 January This weekend’s sports equipment swap and fitness event at SOLAS has really taken off with over 15 different clubs, gyms and Personal trainers booked in on the day. David Maher explains “SOLAS has organised a series of FREE fitness workshops on the day including yoga, Zumba, Jiujitsu & bubble […]
Primary Science Fait gets underway at BT Young Scientist & Technology Exibition 2023
The search for the BT Young Scientist & Technologist(s) 2023 continues in earnest at the second day of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE), with judging scheduled throughout the day. Yesterday, more than 1,100 students from 212 schools across Ireland set up their projects and made their first pitches to the more than […]
Energy and Farm Business Show at Gurteen College set for 20th July 2023
The 2023 Energy and Farm Business Show will take place at Gurteen College, County Tipperary on Thursday, the 20th of July 2023. This one day event has quickly become the annual meeting place for farmers and landowners to explore energy, food and tourism options with a view to adding value and diversification to their enterprises. […]
Ireland’s ‘Reuse Month 2022’ – Promoting the repair and reuse of old and discarded items
Reuse Month 2022, hosted by Ireland’s three Regional Waste Management Planning Offices (Eastern-Midlands, Southern and Connacht-Ulster) is taking place throughout the month of October. Demonstrating the value found in repairing and reusing older, everyday items, Reuse Month brings awareness to Ireland’s growing Circular Economy. By using and reusing items for as long and as often […]
Farmers Encouraged to Attend Energy and Farm Business Show 2022 in Gurteen
IFA Environment and Rural Affairs Chair Paul O’Brien has encouraged farmers to attend the 2022 Energy and Farm Business Show in Gurteen College, Tipperary on Tuesday next, 19th July. The free event will provide farmers with the most up-to-date information on the opportunities in the renewable energy sector, as well as ways to improve energy efficiency on farms. There is […]