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Here's a lovely date for your diary: The historic, four-star Cahernane House Hotel in Killarney, Co Kerry, will host a spring flower inspired botanical watercolour painting workshop from  March 6-9. The thre- night package is called ‘Watercolour Painting Escape with Mary’ and costs from €470 per person sharing. The residential course is headed up by renowned watercolour artist Mary Dillon and includes three nights bed and breakast and one evening meal. No painting experience is necessary and all materials will be provided. To book, see www.cahernane.com or call  064-663 1895.