NEW VACANCY – Equestrian Training Programme Student Supervisor
Festina Lente Mission StatementThe mission of Festina Lente is to provide a range of integrated training, occupational, learning and employmentopportunities to people with disabilities. These services are provided through equestrianism, horticulture andcommunity-based...
NEW VACANCY – Full Time Office Administrator
OPEN JOB VACANCYFull-time Office Administrator FESTINA LENTE MISSION STATEMENTFestina Lente provides a unique range of equestrian and horticultural activities, training, recreationalevents and employment services with a strong emphasis on social inclusion, choice and...
NEW VACANCY – Equestrian Center Yard Manager – Full-time and Permanent Position
Equestrian Center Yard Manager – Full-time and Permanent FESTINA LENTE MISSION STATEMENT Festina Lente provides a unique range of equestrian and horticultural activities, training, recreational events and employment services with a strong emphasis on social inclusion,...
New Vacancy – Supported Helper Facilitator
Job DescriptionEquestrian Facilitated Educational Programme / Supported Helper Programme Facilitator (EFEP / SHP Facilitator) Festina Lente Mission StatementThe mission of Festina Lente is to provide a range of integrated training, occupational, learning and...
Job Vacancy
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Equestrian Center Administrative AssistantReports to: Equestrian Center Manager Festina Lente Enterprises: OverviewFestina Lente Enterprises is a not-for-profit organisation, providing a unique range of equestrianand horticultural...
Equestrian Centre Helper Programme
The Equestrian Centre Helpers Programme is a programme designed to educate children aged between 12 years and 18 years old in a number of areas of equine care and stable care and is usually run during school holidays over a period of 3-4 days: ♦ How...
Educational Helper Programme
The riding school is currently running the Educational Helper Programme. The Educational Helper Programme is on every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9.00-1.00 throughout the summer. The next EHP session available is the 21st of July. It is higly recommended to...
Call for Young People
Calling all young people who are in Secondary School and want to help 6th class students with the big move from primary to secondary school. A Lust For Life are looking for secondary school students to send them in your one minute tale of “tips and advice for...
COVID-19 Update, 12 May 2020
With recent Government advice, we are delighted to be re-opening on a partial basis from Monday 18 May. Please see our procedures below as to how we will manage visiting the Gardens and Equestrian Yard with your safety in mind. Walled Gardens: Visitors in small family...
Plants for sale in our shop!
We are thrilled to be able to provide plants and seeds for sale through our Garden Shop! We have a range of bedding plants, vegetable seedlings, flower seeds, and fruit and vegetable seeds available. We are offering an order and collect system. Please order online at...
COVID19 Update, 30 March 2020
As of Friday 27 March, Festina Lente is closed to the public. Riding School: The Riding School is closed from 5pm Friday 13 March and we anticipate reopening on 11 April. This is subject to change as advised by the HSE.We will advise on lessons recommencing as soon as...
Private Riding Lessons March 2020
Private Riding Lessons and Therapeutic Riding Lessons are now available to book! Please see below for available times. Day Every Week Every Second Week Length Monday - 9am 30 - 2pm 30 Tuesday - 12pm 30 Wednesday - 10am 30 - 10.30am 30 -...
Term Riding Lessons Available – March 2020
We currently have some spaces available in our Group Riding Lessons timetables.
Workshops for the Kitchen Gardener: new dates!
Due to demand we have added a second series of Workshops for the Kitchen Gardener. With seven workshops included in the course fee of €95, this course will give you the skills and confidence to grow your our fruit, vegetables and herbs. Places are limited so see here...
Volunteers needed for our Outreach and EAL Programmes
We are searching for some superstars to assist us with our important work with our outreach and Equine Assisted Learning programmes. If you have strong equine handling and welfare knowledge, and are comfortable working with people from a range of backgrounds, read...
Our terrapin sanctuary is full
Our terrapin pools are currently full and we are unable to accept any further terrapins at this time. We apologise for the inconvenience.
Vegetable Plants for Sale in our Garden Shop
We have a large selection of vegetable plants for sale in our garden centre shop
Gardening and Allotment Workshops 2020
Festina Lente Victorian Walled Gardens & Garden Centre are delighted to be able to offer a second series of adult gardening workshops presented by our qualified horticulturists in 2020.
Children’s Birthday Parties at Festina Lente
We offer excellent, fun and informative “Nature” themed birthday parties which includes a fun crafty practical workshop. We will design up a party to suit your child’s interest and age!
School Tours
We welcome school tours here in Festina Lente Gardens throughout the year.