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¦ Coachford flower and garden club are hosting a Christmas demonstration: ‘Have yourself a very Merry Christmas’, with Margaret Ahern, in the Village Inn Coachford, on Dec 4, at 8pm.

¦ Fermoy Flower and Garden Club will hold their annual Christmas gala on Tuesday, Dec 3 at 8pm, in the Adair Hall, with Margaret Ahern, AOIFA. Tickets €10, with proceeds to the Blackwater Day Care Centre and the World Show 2014.

¦ Youghal Flower and Garden Club present: ‘The Beauty of Christmas’, a demonstration, with Malcolm Kitt, on Thurs, Dec 5, at 8pm, at the Walter Raleigh Hotel. Club competition on the night; all welcome.