ENJOY one of the great gardens of the world, Mount Congreve in Co Waterford as it hosts its inaugural Garden Celebration Day on 18 May. The Garden Celebration Day will offer visitors an opportunity to enjoy a unique guided tour experience in the 70-acre garden, with an expert talk on gardening in the beautiful Mount Congreve House by four of Ireland’s best known gardeners. Guided tours of the gardens will be hosted hourly from 11.15am until 3.15pm with unique insights to the world famous gardens which will be led by the garden team who know the 16-kilometre paths, plant life and garden details inside out. Tickets are €10. Visit www.mountcongreve.com for more.

CELEBRATE the West Wicklow Festival at Russborough House and St Mary’s Church, Blessington running from 15-19 May. Building on the success of previous festivals, the 2019 West Wicklow Festival boasts an incredible line-up of musicians and artists from all over the world. The festival has expanded its schedule and this year will feature 15 incredible artists over five days. The programme boasts performances from artists such as Australian soprano Lauren Fagan, renowned string quartet Quatuor Voce, and the festival’s founder and artistic director, Irish pianist Fiachra Garvey. Festival tickets are €170. Visit www.westwicklowfestival.com/ for more.

CHALLENGE yourself at the Camino Training Walk on 18 May in Carlingford Co Louth. This month, the Camino Training will be Slieve Foy Loop via the Greenway on Saturday at 10am. The meeting will start with a 15-minute introduction and gentle stretch, providing advice on what to bring with you on the Camino. This walk will start out in the village of Carlingford, heading up the mountain from the village following the Slieve Foy Loop through the forest. The group will return to Carlingford by the marina and under the bridge at St John’s Castle. Book your place for €10 at www.eventbrite.ie. All proceeds go to partner charities.

VISIT the Hill of Tara with the Full Moon Walking Tour on Saturday 18 May Co Meath. The tour includes some history and archaeology, focusing mainly on myths and legends connecting with the land through nature, the elements and archetypal energies of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Let Treasa, your guide, take you back in time, forging a deep spiritual and energetic connection with the sacred landscape of Tara while exploring our ancient past and bringing it back to life. The tour commences at 6pm from the gate at the Hill of Tara and finishes at approximately 8pm. It costs €15 per person payable in advance via www.eventbrite.ie.

EXPERIENCE the best food Kenmare, Co Kerry has to offer on Wednesday 22 May. Join TV cook and food blogger Karen Coakley on a walking Food Tour of Kenmare to discover just what it is that makes Kenmare one of the top food destinations in the country. You will get to hear the stories behind the thriving food scene from the producers and taste some of what they have on display. This is an event not to be missed for food lovers and retail fanatics. Tickets are €55 and can be purchased at www.eventbrite.ie.