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A Dawn Chorus event allied to an open garden cluster in West Waterford, forms part of the Waterford Garden Trail summer event series on May 18th.

A Bird Watch Ireland Dawn Chorus event and an open garden cluster are the latest in the Waterford Garden Trail summer event series, set to take place in West Waterford on May 18.

DAWN CHORUS

Charles Keane will get things off to an early start at 5am at Cappoquin House, where birdwatchers and enthusiasts are encouraged to gather at this Waterford location for National Dawn Chorus Day. A day traditionally when wildlife enthusiasts the length and breadth of Ireland set their alarm clocks a little earlier than usual and go out to enjoy a morning of beautiful birdsong.

Charles Keane of Cappoquin House said, “This is a wonderful opportunity to hear woodland and garden birds sing at this time, just before dawn when the sheer number of birds that are singing and the high volume of their songs is phenomenal. People who have never before experienced a full dawn chorus in a woodland park or a well-wooded garden are often astonished by how many birds seem to be involved, we expect to see and hear about 20 different species.”

This event is open to the public and is free of charge; it is not necessary to be a member of BirdWatch Ireland to attend. Children are very welcome, but must be supervised by a parent or guardian. The event commences at 5am - pre-booking is essential.

GARDENS OPEN

Later in the day a cluster of three gardens will open their gates to visitors in aid of the Alzheimer Society. These gardens, two of which are rarely open to the public, have joined together to offer a special day out.

Mayfield Garden in Lismore will open from 11am to 4pm. The gardens circle the house with different garden rooms. Sean and Sheila O’Sulllivan have created this haven over the past six years.

The Secret Garden, East Main Street, Lismore just opposite the Lismore Hall will open from 2pm to 4pm. Plantswoman Maureen O’Doherty has designed her garden to show off an abundance of interesting shrubs and plants.

Salterbridge Gardens, situated between Lismore and Cappoquin, are part of the Waterford Garden Trail and will open their gates from 11am to 4pm. This is a 5-acre garden of trees and shrubs and many species of spring flowering shrubs.

The Alzheimer Society’s network provides over 120 dementia specific services such as day care home care services, carer support groups, social clubs and respite centres, as well as the Alzheimer National Helpline Service. The Society is delighted that three gardens in the Lismore area are open in aid of the society on Sunday, May 18th. Refreshments will be available at all of the gardens, the entrance fee is €5 per garden in aid of the Alzheimer Society with no fee for children.

Details of further events on the Waterford Garden Trail 2014 are available on www.waterfordgardentrail.com

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