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* The World Flower Show will run at the RDS, Dublin from June 19 to 22.

Over 600 floral exhibits will be on show, as well as stands from 31 international exhibitors. Not to be missed by flower and garden enthusiasts. Tickets available at door or from Ticketmaster. www.wafaireland.com

* Mitchelstown Flower & Garden Club will have a June outing to the garden of Enda Thompson Phelan in Clonohill, Co Laois, and to Gash Gardens on June 15 leaving at 10.00am from The Square. Bookings through Olga Yardley at 087 6564724 or Nora Finn at 025-24138 and cost of €60 includes refreshments; bus; gardens and evening meal.