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Phoenix Park hosts the 10th Annual Biodiversity Festival and Honey Show this September
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Free family-friendly event showcasing the art of bee-keeping, biodiversity and the Phoenix Park
The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to welcome the 10th annual Biodiversity Festival and Honey Show taking place on Saturday, 5 September 2026 in the Phoenix Park, Dublin.
Hosted by the OPW, in partnership with the Federation of Irish Beekeepers Associations (FIBKA), this event celebrates the essential role of bees in biodiversity, food production and the ecological health of the Phoenix Park.
Minister of State with the responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran TD said: “I am delighted to see the return of this popular festival for the 10th year. The annual Biodiversity Festival and Honey Show showcases the vital role the Phoenix Park plays in managing biodiversity in Dublin City. This is a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to come together and learn about the diverse plant and animal species that inhabit our Park. The educational workshops and tours on offer at this years’ Biodiversity Festival and Honey Show will help us understand what we can do to protect and conserve our environment. I encourage visitors of all ages to join us for the Biodiversity Festival and Honey Show on Saturday, 5 September.”
Visitors can enjoy a wide range of free family-friendly activities, including tours, talks and workshops. The event will also feature exhibits and demonstrations focusing on Irish honey, beeswax, mead and bee-related crafts, offering something for nature lovers, gardening enthusiasts, families and members of the beekeeping community alike.
A key highlight of the day is the Honey Show competition, which includes class categories for adults, novices and students, along with prize medals and trophy awards. For more information on how to enter please see link.
Face painters will be onsite from 11.00 to 16.00 to turn your little Princes into a frog, and Princesses into a butterfly for the day.
Tours of the beautifully restored Victorian Walled Garden will take place on the day. Why not take a stroll along the colourful herbaceous border, admire the dahlias and marvel at espaliered fruit trees.
For further information on event bookings please contact phoenixparkvisitorcentre@opw.ie or 01 677 0095. Full details on the programme of events over the weekend can be obtained at www.phoenixpark.ie.
OPW spokespersons are available for interview upon request. Please contact pressoffice@opw.ie for more information and to arrange an interview.
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The OPW provides accommodation for Government Services and manages much of the State’s property portfolio.
It cares for 780 heritage sites, including national monuments, historic parks, gardens and buildings. It is the Government’s principal engineering agency, providing an engineering service to the Flood Risk Management and Estate Portfolio Management functions of the OPW as well as to other Government Departments.
NOTES TO EDITOR
Talks at Visitor Centre/ Ashtown Demesne, 5 September
12.00 Garden Insects: the benefits of bees and wasps – Jim Ryan (FIBKA)
12.30 Phoenix Park bird ringing – Taylor Maslanka (IMRG)
1.00 Wild Autumn – Folklore & uses of native Irish plants (Aedin Ní Thiamaigh)
2.00 Microbial food safety in a changing world – Claire Kelly (Teagasc)
3.00 Dark sky Ireland – Georgia McMillan (Mayo Dark Sky)
The full programme is available at www.phoenixpark.ie