Welcome to the Irish Orchid Society

RHS Malvern Autumn Show

The Three Counties Showground Malvern, United Kingdom

The Autumn Show celebrates country living with vintage vehicles and fashions, harvest competitions, rural crafts and local, artisan food & drink markets

The Orchid Society of Great Britain Autumn Show

Wraysbury Village Hall The Green, Wraysbury, Surrey, United Kingdom

This event is open to the public, it's a lovely opportunity to see beautiful orchids on display with cups and rosettes awarded to the best plants. Set-up is from 8:30am ā€“ 10:00am. Plant entries from 8:30am, in place for judging by 11:00am, collections by 4:30pm.

November 2024 IOS Meeting – Talk by Dr Helen Millner on the genus Restrepia

National Botanic Gardens National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Hybrid Hybrid Event

November IOS Meeting Talk on the genus Restrepia by Dr Helen Millner, President of the Orchid Society of Great Britain. Dr Helen Millner Dr Helen Millner has been growing orchids for over thirty yearsĀ  and has been a member of the OSGB for about seventeen years. She has put on numerous orchid displays at all […]

Free

IOS Christmas Party 2024

Clontarf Castle Hotel Castle Avenue, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Check out where the IOS Christmas Social will be this year. Join other members for a relaxed chat and some food and drink to celebrate the festive season. All members welcome.

Free

January 2025 – IOS Virtual Meeting

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Join us for the first meeting of 2025 from the warmth of your own homes when we go virtual for the January IOS member's Night. This night is dedicated to members questions and concerns around growing their orchids. If you have an orchid in flower that you want to show the society, this can be […]

Free

February 2025 IOS Member’s Night

National Botanic Gardens National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

Monday February 10th @ 7pmĀ  Lecture Theatre at the National Botanic Gardens This is a members' only night, but if you want to join the IOS you can do so at the meeting in-person. The rest of this content is only visible to members If you are want to join the IOS you can do […]

Free

Talk: Orchids of the Neotropics

The Auditorium @ The National Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Guatemalan Ecologist Challen Willemsen will take you on a botanical and geographical journey from the jungles of Mexico, through Central America to the mountains of Peru describing the orchids of each region and their habitat. About Challen Willemsen A Guatemalan ecologist passionate about botany, particularly neotropical orchids and epiphytes in general. A member of the […]

Workshop: Caring for orchids in the home

The Gallery @ The National Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

A workshop on practical care for orchids in the home covering the following subjects: Optimum conditions required for orchid cultivation Identifying when your orchid is not doing so well. Common pests and diseases. Where is the best place to grow and how much watering, lighting, feeding does it need? Why won't my orchid flower? Presented […]

Workshop: Orchid Surgery – do you have a sick orchid or just want some advice?

The Gallery @ The National Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Is your treasured orchid looking a bit sad, not growing well or you just need some advice? Bring it along to our orchid surgery where you can get some expert advice and help towards orchid success. This is open to members of the public, just pop along with your orchid, there is no charge but […]

Talk: Ireland’s Wild Orchids authored by Brendan Sayers

The Auditorium @ The National Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

A talk on Ireland's beautiful and unique wild orchids authored by the republic's leading expert on her native species, Brendan Sayers. The talk will take place in the auditorium at the visitor centre and will be given by the Irish Orchid Society Chair. It is open to members of the public at no charge, donations […]