Last week SOLAS Portarlington hosted a spectacular car boot sale at their garden centre, drawing in over a thousand attendees.
Georgina Carey, the events manager, expressed her delight at the overwhelming turnout, highlighting the event’s growing popularity and the impressive variety of stalls.
With such success, anticipation is high for the next car boot sale on June 9.
Beyond the bustling car boot sale, the garden centre itself experienced its busiest weekend of the year. As gardening season hits its stride, visitors revelled in the vibrant displays and new arrivals of Buddleia, Irises, and Peonies, adding to the already stunning array of seasonal colours.
Chef Allan Hendry continues to dazzle patrons at the food court with culinary delights, from classic full Irish breakfasts to mouth-watering pancakes.
The food court has become a must-visit destination for locals and visitors alike.
For those seeking a truly immersive experience, SOLAS offers much more than just shopping. Visitors can explore the expansive 5-acre complex, meet the resident chickens, and even sample fresh local milk.
Additionally, the in-house horticulturalist is on hand to provide expert gardening advice, making SOLAS the ultimate destination for a spring afternoon excursion.
Don’t miss out on the excitement at SOLAS Portarlington this weekend. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or simply looking for a fun day out, SOLAS offers something for everyone, promising a memorable and enriching experience.
Also, for your diary is the return of the SOLAS Farmers Market. Under the new format SOLAS will host a monthly food market where they plan to fill the container street with all your old favourites including local meat, fresh fish, organic veg, handmade treats and cakes, locally produced oils, spreads, chutneys and more.
Laois Taste will also be present at the next market set for Saturday, April 27 (The last Saturday of each month).
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, April 20
10-4pm: Traditional Wool Spinning Class – Vintage Lounge
Learn how to make your own yarn from sheep’s wool and local alpaca wool.
Contact events@thegardenshop.ie for more details.
Sunday, April 21
11-4pm: Brick Event At SOLAS – Seomra
Get Ready for Brick-tacular Fun at SOLAS! Join us for an unforgettable LEGO event happening soon!
From Custom LEGO Creations, Vintage LEGO Displays, competitions, and children’s play area. Something for the whole family at SOLAS.
Pay on the day. Tickets €5, €20 for a family of four and under 3s go free
Sunday, April 28
10-3pm: My Sisters Closet – Pop Up Shop.
We are delighted to be hosting this fantastic event at SOLAS.
This is promising to be a fabulous day of bargains and fashion with ALL money raised going to @thepcrf & @doctorswithoutborders, Gaza Pediatric Unit.
Join us on Sunday 28th April.
Get in touch if you can donate items to sell, or perhaps you’re a business and you could donate something to our raffle.
https://www.gofundme.com/…/my-sisters-closet-pop-up.
Food @ SOLAS
Did you know that Nachos are one of the most popular snacks around the world and it is the most customised dish, you can have it with salsa, melted cheese, beef mince or even plain, no limits in there.
In Solas Food Court next weekend, we bring you Chilli Irish beef nachos, served with cheese, sour cream and guacamole with any drink at a very special price of only €15.
For the little ones, on Sunday during the Brick Exhibition, we have a delicious deal: any cake & small ice cream for only €5!
Solas Heated Courtyard open daily Monday – Friday 10-4pm and weekends 10-5pm (last food order 30 minutes before closing).
Product of the Week @ SOLAS
Veg trug planter
Perfect time of year to start growing your own vegetables in our wide range of veg trug planters. This easy to assemble planter can suit in any size garden and has a comfortable working height that makes growing even easier.
The size and shape provide ideal growing conditions for growing many vegetables. Easy way to grow crops without having a garden.
Olea europaea – Olive Tree
Mistakenly thought of as only a mediterranean plant, the olive will tolerate our winters and therefor is becoming very popular as an Irish garden specimen.
Sometimes growing for hundreds of years olives are an incredible statement piece. Grown naturally in the ground of trained into beautiful bonsai-like formations, there is an olive to suit everyone.
SOLAS Weather
Temperatures remaining cool for this time of year but the sun is sure to shine again this weekend at SOLAS with dry conditions set for Friday and Saturday with Sunday seeing the best of the weather and temperatures hitting mid teens!
Join us for a special weekend at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre, situated in Portarlington, Co. Laois R32 RPX8. We extend a warm invitation to visit us daily from 10 am to 6 pm. We can’t wait to welcome you!
