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To contact go to kilmaneen@eircom.net

The FETAC Level 4 Course in Horticulture-Vegetable Growing
started last Tuesday. It was a very informative & interesting day which all the participants enjoyed.
There are still 2 places left on this course and it is not too late to join in but only just!
This course will not be repeated until next year so take advantage of this opportunity now.
Call Kevin at 083 3351090 to book your place.

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Stone Carving Workshop - introduction

This very popular 1-day workshop covers the basics of stone carving. Participants will aim to complete an A4 size piece at the workshop using their own design or lettering.
June 2011- dates to be finalised
9.30am - 4.30pm
75 euro per person
All tools & materials supplied.

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To contact us click kilmaneen@eircom.net

FETAC Level 4 Course in Horticulture - Vegetable Growing
is starting on April 5th 2011. There are just two places left so if you are interested in this course contact Kevin O'Donnell 086 3541700

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GPS Training Workshop

Topic covered: Get to know your GPS and how to use it on the mountains.
Duration: Run over 2 full days
Dates: 18 & 19 June 2011
Venue: Kilmaneen Farmhouse, Newcastle, Clonmel, Co. Tipper
Cost: 145 euro. This includes GPS course, 2 B/B, 1 dinner, 2
picnics
This course is aimed at experienced walkers who have already completed Mountain Skills or equivalent courses.

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To contact us click kilmaneen@eircom.net

Grow Your Own Courses 2011 at Kilmaneen Farmhouse

We will be running GYO vegetable gardening courses on
1) Saturday, the 26th March between 10am & 5pm - 50 euro pp
2) Evening classes on the 12th 19th and 26th April between 7pm & 9pm - 50 euro pp

Accommodation is avaialble for participants who wish to stay for 1 or 2 nights at Kilmaneen Farmhouse.For those staying over on Saturday night a Make Your Own demonstration can be arranged on Sunday morning.

Craft classes.
At Kilmaneen Farmhouse we are offering a whole new range of classes for craft enthusiast

Parchment craft- introduction
Learn the basics of parchment craft from a trained Pergamano tutor.
This class will cover the techniques of pen work, tracing, adding background colour, embossing & perforating.

Enquire now for details





Parchment craft - intermediate
Improve on skills that you have already learned. This class covers advanced pen work, lacework, 3-D parchment craft and painting techniques

Enquire now for details




Cardmaking
Learn to make personalised greeting cards that you can be proud of. Starting off by making handmade paper. Techniques covered include 3-D decoupage, pyramiding, making your own card stock and customising your own envelopes.


Enquire now for details



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Gardening Courses this Autumn 2010

Due to the huge interest in our GYO courses last May/June we have put together the following 3 courses for the Autumn. Full details below.

Accommodation is avaialble for participants who wish to stay for 1 or 2 nights at Kilmaneen Farmhouse..
For those staying over on Saturday night a Make Your Own demonstration can be arranged on Sunday morning. This would include, for example, how to preserve fruit & vegetable, how to make chutneys and your own 'sun dried tomatoes'. Please book in advance.


1)The Vegetable Garden.

Course duration: Full 1-day course from 10am to 4.30pm.

Course date: 25th September, 2010

Topics covered:

• reviewing the growing season that has passed
• planning for the year ahead.
• autumn and winter vegetables
• making the most of the poly-tunnel,
• cleaning tunnels & planning winter use
• constructing raised beds
• soil preparation.

Course Fee: €75 with light lunch and tea/coffee included.

Venue: Kilmaneen Farmhouse, Newcastle, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

All courses given by horticulturist Michael Murphy.

To book a place or for more information contact:
Kevin O'Donnell @ 052 6136231/086 3541700


2)The Ornamental Garden

Course duration: Full 1-day course from 10am to 4.30pm

Course date: 30th October, 2010

Topics covered:

• getting your garden ready for the winter
• replacing trees and shrubs lost last winter
• seasonal pruning and maintenance work
• adding winter colour
• planning a new area
• planting bulbs.
• practical work in a mature garden.

Course Fee: €75 with light lunch and tea/coffee included.

Venue: Kilmaneen Farmhouse, Newcastle, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

All courses given by horticulturist Michael Murphy.

To book a place or for more information contact:
Kevin O'Donnell @ 052 6136231/086 3541700


3)The Fruit Garden

Course duration: Full 1-day course from 10am to 4.30pm

Course date: 27th November, 2010.

Topics covered:

• planning and planting a fruit garden
• maintenance of an existing fruit garden
• planting a native hedge for shelter
  

Course Fee: €75 with light lunch and tea/coffee included.

Venue: Kilmaneen Farmhouse, Newcastle, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

All courses given by horticulturist Michael Murphy

To book a place or for more details contact:
Kevin O'Donnell @ 052 6136231 or 086 3541700