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Thursday 21 May<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Castle Gardens<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Celebrate Biodiversity Week by becoming a Pollinator Guardian. Join us for a guided tour through the gardens as we bring the actions of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan to life, showcasing practical, achievable steps that support bees, butterflies and other vital pollinators in our gardens and beyond. Discover ideas you can apply at home and learn how you can make an even greater impact by taking part in the pollinator recording through the National Biodiversity Data Centre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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