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A group of around 60 IGPS members recently enjoyed an exciting visit to the garden of Conrad McCormick in Ballycastle (see @thatbotanicguy on Instagram). A lush, tropical-looking oasis in what is a largely exposed location. Conrad grows a vast range of plants, including a plethora of succulents which many visitors remarked upon. See some highlights below courtesy of Maeve Bell and Andrew Gee.Image attachmentImage attachment+8Image attachment

A group of around 60 IGPS members recently enjoyed an exciting visit to the garden of Conrad McCormick in Ballycastle (see @thatbotanicguy on Instagram). A lush, tropical-looking oasis in what is a largely exposed location. Conrad grows a vast range of plants, including a plethora of succulents which many visitors remarked upon. See some highlights below courtesy of Maeve Bell and Andrew Gee. ... See MoreSee Less

4 days ago

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Great photos.

I would have liked to have been there but hopefully next year😊

Lovely

A very enjoyable visit to Conrad’s lovely tropical looking garden! 🌴👏

Beautiful pictures

absolutely amazing garden x

Wonderful

👏👏👏👏👏👏 Conrad McCormick

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Congratulations to Audrey OKane, member of IGPS and previous volunteer for our website and social media, who has graduated from CAFRE (Greenmount) as the top student and is the recipient of the Alpine Garden Society sponsored trophy for best plantsperson. After her summer apprenticeships at the National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh and Jan Ravensbergs nursery, Audrey will be departing for Nottingham Trent University where she will complete a top-up year for a BSc degree. Good luck Audrey on your future studies! 

Audrey is pictured here receiving the AGS Award from Pat Crossley, Show Secretary of the AGS Ulster group.

Congratulations to Audrey O'Kane, member of IGPS and previous volunteer for our website and social media, who has graduated from CAFRE (Greenmount) as the top student and is the recipient of the Alpine Garden Society sponsored trophy for best plantsperson. After her summer apprenticeships at the National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh and Jan Ravensberg's nursery, Audrey will be departing for Nottingham Trent University where she will complete a top-up year for a BSc degree. Good luck Audrey on your future studies!

Audrey is pictured here receiving the AGS Award from Pat Crossley, Show Secretary of the AGS Ulster group.
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6 days ago

5 CommentsComment on Facebook

Super photo of Audrey and Pat , many congrats Audrey

Well done Audrey, wishing you the best for your future studies. Well deserved award from Discover CAFRE

Congratulations!

Dervla Murphy

CONGRATS Audrey from all of us at Kilmacurragh!

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