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Irresistible Outdoors at Enniscorthy Allotments
Irresistible Outdoors at Enniscorthy Allotments
Nurture yourself through nature.
We’re thrilled to announce a brand new Therapeutic Horticulture programme coming to the allotments this spring and summer. Over 13 weeks, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with nature, learn new skills, and find peace in the garden, all guided by the wonderful Coralie Ryan.
This is a pilot programme supported by Wexford County Council and Sláintecare Healthy Communities, and we’re really looking forward to welcoming Coralie to our community.
About the Programme
Irresistible Outdoors at Enniscorthy Allotments is a 13-week therapeutic horticulture programme designed to help participants foster wellbeing through hands-on gardening activities. Each session combines mindfulness, seasonal awareness, and practical horticulture in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Every session follows a gentle, structured format:
- 5 mins: Greeting and explaining the session
- 10 mins: Mindful beginning and seasonal awareness
- 30 mins: Activity
- 5 mins: Q&A arising from the activity
- 5 mins: Mindful closing
- 5 mins: Feedback and goodbyes
Meet Coralie Ryan
Coralie Ryan is a qualified Therapeutic Horticulturist with over a decade of experience working in gardens, schools, and private estates. She holds Royal Horticultural Society qualifications at Levels 2 and 3, and has qualifications in Social & Therapeutic Horticulture with Thrive UK.
Coralie believes that the beauty of a garden is found in the life it supports, both emotional and tangible. Her work focuses on helping gardeners take better care of themselves through caring for and connecting with their landscape.
You can learn more about Coralie on her website or follow her on Instagram.
Programme Details
- Dates: Wednesday 1st April – Wednesday 24th June 2026 (13 sessions)
- Location: Enniscorthy Community Allotments, Gort Na Gréine, Enniscorthy
Community Groups
Group 1
- Catch-up Monday
- Members
Group 2
- Reach Ability
- Wexford Residential and Intellectual Disability Service (W.R.I.D.S)
- KITE Day Service
- Windmill Therapeutic Training Unit
Group 3
Weekly Schedule
| Week | Date | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01/04/2026 | Collage from catalogues and magazines: My dream garden |
| 2 | 08/04/2026 | Sowing of tender ornamentals (Greenhouse) |
| 3 | 15/04/2026 | Making seed bombs |
| 4 | 22/04/2026 | Potting on from plug plants |
| 5 | 29/04/2026 | Birds: song ID; cut grass and twig nests; feathers |
| 6 | 06/05/2026 | Sowing courgettes and squashes into pots; beans into bags (Take Home) |
| 7 | 13/05/2026 | Rosemary: soft-wood cuttings into grit and water |
| 8 | 20/05/2026 | Potting up displays/baskets |
| 9 | 27/05/2026 | Wildflower ID: Creating food webs |
| 10 | 03/06/2026 | Allotment safari: Insect ID and pictures from petals |
| 11 | 10/06/2026 | Planting out courgettes and squashes |
| 12 | 17/06/2026 | Creating plant supports for peas and beans |
| 13 | 24/06/2026 | Botanic art, close up study and drawing of flowers |
Coralie will be on site from 9.45 to 1.45. 4 hours per session
How to Register
If you’re interested in taking part in this programme, please contact us or email enniscorthyallotments@gmail.com.
We’d love to welcome you to this very special programme.
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