National Rural Safety Forum launches National Community Engagement Week 2023
Launching the National Community Engagement Week 2023, IFA Deputy President and Co-Chair of the National Rural Safety Forum Brian Rushe said this week-long series of national events is an important platform for communities to come together and work to protect those most vulnerable. “It is vitally important that communities work together to serve the best […]
Fun-Filled Summer at SOLAS: Plant Swap & Milkshakes
As SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington continues to innovate and invest in becoming Ireland’s number one family food and garden destination, our busiest weekend ever has inspired even more enhancements for the community to enjoy. With the highly anticipated 500m2 playground on track to open by the end of May, complete with a sensory […]
Art Class, Craft & Farmers Markets Weekend @ SOLAS
Get ready for an action-packed weekend at SOLAS in Portarlington, as we continue making great progress on the playground, welcome the return of 99s, and host a sold-out craft market. The Food Court is now open 7 days a week, serving a full menu daily, with both food containers open to celebrate the start of […]
Outdoor Food Court, Playground & Markets at SOLAS
With the arrival of good weather, SOLAS in Portarlington has experienced a surge in business and we’re excited to announce even more improvements for our customers. From the end of April, our outdoor Food Court will be open daily, serving a full menu filled with delicious options. Plus, our new, fun, secure, and FREE playground […]
EPA Climate Change Lecture Series – ‘Ocean Circulation, Tipping Points and the Public Climate Debate
The EPA, in partnership with Dublin City Council, is delighted to welcome Professor Stefan Rahmstorf, Co-Head of the Research Department on Earth System Analysis the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Professor of Physics of the Oceans at the University of Potsdam. The public lecture will take place on 19th April at 7:00pm in […]
SOLAS Portarlington Easter Weekend Family Fun
As Easter approaches, SOLAS is gearing up to celebrate this joyous occasion with a variety of fun-filled events that will cater for the entire family. Our events team has put together an exciting Easter weekend program featuring an array of activities that are sure to captivate all age groups. Whether you’re looking for traditional Easter […]
SOLAS Easter kid camps Craft & Farmers Market
SOLAS continues to be the premier family destination of the midlands with an amazing array of events on over the coming weeks. David Maher co-owner of SOLAS explains “already in 2023, we have hosted a circus, a 10-day carnival, St Patrick’s festival, Brazil day and now we are ready to move into the full Easter […]
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. […]