Blue tubs of roses are two a penny in households, offices and waiting rooms country wide as the festive season rolls in. Simultaneously a Christmas rose of a different kind is starting to emerge in the gardens here in Airfield. Hellebores also known as Lenten or Christmas roses are a herbaceous perennial that begin to bloom over the Christmas period. Similar to its blue tub name sake the Christmas roses come in a diverse selection of colours so there should be a flower colour to satisfy everyone in the audience. Pinks, purples and whites and wines are some of the most common colours although my current favourite has to be the much coveted yellow. However unlike their boisterous confectionery name sake hellebores have a more subtle nature and tend to need some encouragement to highl...

Conor Haugh has been a disability services Vocational Skills trainer with the WALK REAL Ability programme at Airfield Estate since 2020. As he begins to meet a new group of participants, he reflects on the value that this project has added since it began. I have been lucky enough to work as a Vocational Trainer with the WALK REAL Ability programme at Airfield Estate for just over a year now. Before that, I had worked in a few departments in Airfield, from the café to the front desk to the education team. Working on different projects helped me to build skills and identify my own career goals. Through Airfield’s partnership with WALK, I now get to guide young adults through their own career journeys. How does it work? The WALK REAL Ability programme supports young people with d...

This month we asked you to submit your questions for Aislinn Barrett - Head of CSR, Funding and Sponsorship at Airfield Estate. What does your role involve?I take care of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sponsorship/Funding at Airfield. This means working with outside organisations and companies on collaborative projects. Sometimes it’s straightforward and a company will sponsor and or support an event or a project we’re working on. More often, I work with other charitable organisations or my internal colleagues on mission-aligned projects and then try to find appropriate funding to support the projects. Occasionally, I get the opportunity to run the projects! What’s your favourite part of your job?My favourite part of the job is collaborating with different organisations,...

All attendees at The Christmas Experience, including babies, must hold a valid ticket. All adults attending the event will be required to show their COVID Vaccination Certificate and photo ID for entry into the event. One person must make the booking on behalf of all attendees in their pod. Adults are requested to wear masks during indoor elements of The Christmas Experience. Each pod will have a private visit with Santa in Airfield House. This may change if guidelines are updated. A professional photograph with Santa is not provided. There is no guarantee that Santa will have a real beard. All Santa gifts are unisex. Age ranges are as follows: 0-12 months, 1-3 years, 4-7 years, 8+ years. Children must be supervised and accompanied by an adult at all times. Full payment must b...

Visit Santa at Airfield Estate Airfield Estate will host a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Christmas Experience on Saturday 11th December. An ASD friendly Christmas experience will take place on Sunday 12th December with sensory-friendly options.Deaf and Hard of Hearing visit to The Christmas Experience on 11th December.ASD friendly visit to The Christmas Experience on 12th December. Please ONLY book this session if you require additional service. The Deaf and Hard of Hearing session will be guided by Irish Sign Language Interpreters. Book Now ...