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18/10/2026

It's really hard to pick a favourite...🍂🌈
More examples from our guides' list of seasonal highlights;
🍁American Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)
🍁Black gum (Nyssa sylvatica) 📷 x2
🍁Erman's birch (Betual ermanii) 📷 x2
🍁Field maple cultivar (Acer campestre 'Autumn Blaze').
🍁Freeman's maple (Acer x freemanii).
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17/10/2026

17/10/2026

Autumn isn't just about Acers...🍁
Here's a few staple favourites from the guides list;
🍂Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum)
🍂Yellow birch (Betula lutea)
🍂Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum).
🍂Persian Ironwood (Parrotia persica)
🍂Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata)
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14/10/2026

12/10/2026

Important Notice in relation to Wednesday 14th October 2026

10/10/2026

Dogs of the Arboretum 🐾
From Norwegian elkhounds to French bulldogs, many different breeds visit our grounds.
'Parker' the Saluki x swung by wearing his Halloween bandana, so we had to show it off 🎃 & Siberian huskies Mia & Ziggy are enjoying their new hike routes. 🐺
A reminder to all our dog owners to follow our Code of Conduct when visiting our site.
The arboretum is not a dog park. All dogs are to be kept on a lead while visiting this large botanical site that also acts as a wildlife sanctuary & is surrounded by farmland. Thank you.
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09/10/2026

Local athletics club United Striders Athletic Club recently hosted the Wexford Novice & Juvenile (Even Ages) Cross Country Championships & what better ground to run on than the arboretum in Autumn! Well done to all competitors 🏃‍♀️🍁🏃
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07/10/2026

A flurry of activity this morning between our red squirrels foraging for beechnuts, a scavenger hunt with Danescastle N.S & the delivery of the guides new buggy to help visitors with limited mobility for next year's #2027 season! 🍁🍂🐿🦔 ⚠️ A reminder to all visitors to drive very slowly when approaching our gate entrance as it's a popular wildlife corridor for our red squirrels during this time of year. Thank you.
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06/10/2026

Mark your calendar— 7 October is the first Wednesday of the month, which means FREE entry to selected OPW Heritage sites!

Take this opportunity to explore remarkable castles, gardens, and historic landmarks near you. Whether you’re planning a family day out or a solo adventure, there’s a story waiting for you to discover.

For the full list of participating locations and all terms & conditions, go to https://heritageireland.ie/visit/free-wednesday/

Experience, learn, and explore the extraordinary with us!
📸 Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery


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05/10/2026

📣 Recruitment Call 📣
Do you have a passion for plants & people? 🌿 We are looking for outgoing, enthusiastic, friendly people to join our guiding team for the 2027 season. Apply directly online at www.heritageireland.ie by clicking on the 'Recruitment' tab (or click in our stories) 👍 Heritage Ireland OPW - Office of Public Works Visit New Ross Visit Wexford Hook Tourism Discover Ireland Fáilte Ireland