SOLAS | St Patrick’s family carnival, food and events

By Reporter
Published 14th Mar 2023, 13:52 GMT
Updated 14th Mar 2023, 14:06 GMT
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The SOLAS Eco Garden centre in Portarlington is really in full swing with an action packed St Patrick's bank holiday weekend of music, dancing, art, markets, carnival and great food.

David Maher of SOLAS explains: “We are so lucky to have a 5-acre site here which means we can run the carnival, St Patrick cultural events and food venue all at the same time. There really is no other single location in Ireland which has as much going on for the family as SOLAS has this weekend. Throw into this our ‘Afternoon Tea’ and gift ideas for Mother’s Day, we really are the venue which offers it all”.placeholder image
David Maher of SOLAS explains: “We are so lucky to have a 5-acre site here which means we can run the carnival, St Patrick cultural events and food venue all at the same time. There really is no other single location in Ireland which has as much going on for the family as SOLAS has this weekend. Throw into this our ‘Afternoon Tea’ and gift ideas for Mother’s Day, we really are the venue which offers it all”.

Events @ SOLAS

March 10-19

10 days ‘Spin City’ carnival at SOLAS continues until Sunday 19 March.

March 17 St Patrick’s Day

Irish dancing 12 noon

Traditional Irish Band 3-5.30pm

Free Face painting

Free children Crafts

Saturday 18 March

Comhaltas are playing in our farmers Market.

Face Painting with my paint mania €5

10am-2pm Weekly Farmers Market – this week featuring 'El Fuego' Mexican Hot Food Truck

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March 19 (Mother’s Day)

Afternoon Tea, in our cosy café -15euro pp

10% off outdoor plants with the afternoon tea package.

Book online now  https://www.thegardenshop.ie/mothers-day-treat/

Food Court & Cosy Cafe

For St Patrick’s weekend the Outdoor Food court is going to be open Friday to Sunday and we will have a great hot food menu including:

A range of Pizzas, Hot food specials and refreshing smoothies

See menu on https://ecogardenshop.ie/outdoor-food-court/

The SOLAS food manager Daniela and her team have put in a huge effort to having the Food court at its very best and the addition of a bright new sheltered play area makes it SOLAS the ideal location for families this bank holiday weekend.placeholder image
The SOLAS food manager Daniela and her team have put in a huge effort to having the Food court at its very best and the addition of a bright new sheltered play area makes it SOLAS the ideal location for families this bank holiday weekend.

SOLAS – PLANTS

The ‘Plant of the week’ is Clematis Armandii which is an evergreen climber bearing highly scented white, cream or light pink flowers from March to April. It needs a sunny, sheltered spot in your garden. Perfect as a cover for walls. Deep green, glossy leaves stay all year around.placeholder image
The ‘Plant of the week’ is Clematis Armandii which is an evergreen climber bearing highly scented white, cream or light pink flowers from March to April. It needs a sunny, sheltered spot in your garden. Perfect as a cover for walls. Deep green, glossy leaves stay all year around.

SOLAS – Shop

The staff at SOLAS have a fantastic array of products available to take the hassle out of choosing the perfect gift for Mother’s Day gift idea. 

Visit: SOLAS Eco Garden Centre, Portarlington, Co. Laois R32 RPX8

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