Monthly Archives: July 2025

Celebrating the Retirement of Mary Murphy

Mary Murphy Kilcannon Garden Centre Retirement

Last Friday, July 18th, we gathered in Kilcannon Restaurant to mark the retirement of someone very special, Mary Murphy. Working in Kilcannon Garden Centre for Admin Accounts. Mary retired after an incredible 38 years of service. It was a day filled with warmth, laughter, and heartfelt appreciation. Family, friends, current and former staff, funders, and […]

Summer Camps at Astro Active: Unplug, Explore, and Thrive!

Summer Camps at Astro Active: Unplug, Explore, and Thrive!

In today’s digital world, it’s easy for kids to get lost in screens. It’s easy for us all to get lost in screens more than we really want to sometimes. It can be gaming, scrolling, or streaming. But when summer rolls around, it’s the perfect opportunity for them to unplug, get active, and reconnect with […]

Congrats on Receiving Your Free Sunflower

Congratulations on receiving your free sunflower plant. To celebrate Reach Ability’s 50th anniversary, the InTuition Vocational Training group based at Kilcannon Garden Centre and Restaurant decided to grow just over 600 sunflower plants from seed, to be given away for free. These plants were grown as part of a sustainable project, using pots and compost […]

Keep Your Garden Happy in the Heat

Keep Your Garden Happy in the Heat Kilcannon Garden Centre

We’ve been blessed with some truly gorgeous weather lately. However, while we’re all enjoying the long sunny days, it’s important to remember that our gardens feel the heat too. So, you want to know how to keep your garden happy in the heat? Well, just like us, plants need a little extra care and attention […]