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Burren in Bloom

May 2008 - Dates to be Confirmed

Ballyvaughan village is situated between the hills of the Burren and the southern coastline of Galway Bay; the perfect location for discovering the Botanical riches of this unique limestone landscape. The month of May reveals an abundance of flowers throughout the Burren, with spring gentians, mountain avens, turlough violets, spring sandworth and a profusion of orchids, among them early purple orchids, bee orchids, spotted orchids. There are more then six hundred and fifty different flowers, plants, and ferns, in the Burren area.

To celebrate this amazing botanical wealth we have organised a series of illustrated talks throughout the month of May to give people an understanding of the Burren, how it was formed, how it continues to support this truly wonderful riches of natural Growth.There will be, organised walks available to view the wild flowers and the many ancient sites that exist throughout the area.

Irish music will be provided in the local hotels and pubs throughout the month in addition to stories on local folklore. Further information can be found on the web site below.