The Enchanted Garden Winter Lights - Japanese Gardens, Tramore
Now in it’s tenth year, the Enchanted Garden Winter Light Festival at the Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens in Tramore is one of the most magical and largest winter light events of it's kind in Ireland. Tens of thousands of lights cover the stunning Japanese Gardens transforming it into a magical winter wonderland. Open from end of November to end of December 4.30pm to 7.30pm (4 nights per week, with extended week days during Christmas Week), the gardens are lit by a sea of twinkling lights, animal
Japanese Honour, Order of the Rising Sun, conferred upon Irish Woman Agnes Aylward
The Cabinet Office of Japan has announced the recipients of the Autumn 2025 Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals. The Embassy of Japan in Ireland is delighted to share that it has been decided to confer upon Ms Agnes Aylward the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, in recognition of her work introducing Japanese culture in Ireland & contributing to friendship and good will between Japan and Ireland. Ms Aylward is the founder and chairperson of the Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens
Halloween at Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens
The very popular ‘Spirits of the Kwaidan Forest’ will once more take place in the Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens Tramore, Co. Waterford from the 17th – 31st October 2025. This very unique Halloween experience is perfect for 'little monsters' or younger children who would prefer a daytime experience. There is no doubt this year’s garden will be one ‘The Adam’s Family’ would just love to have, filled with Ghosts, ghouls, witches, skeletons, spiders and eerie sounds it is a very spooky woodland walk at
