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Curious Garden FAQs
How do I get to Curious Gardens at Doneraile Estate?
Doneraile Estate, Doneraile Estate, Doneraile, Co. Cork
Google Maps Link https://goo.gl/maps/5vmzg61w3yQDEnLv9
By Car
From Dublin
Take the M7 south, following signs for Limerick/Cork, then take the left fork to continue on to the M8. At Junction 12, exit the motorway and follow the N73 towards Mallow. After 15.5km, turn right on to the R522, then left on to the R581. The entrance to Doneraile Estate will be on your left.
From Cork
Take the N20 northbound from the city for 39km, then turn right on to the R581. Follow the road through the main street of Doneraile, and the entrance to Doneraile Estate will be on your right.
From Limerick
Take the N20 southbound through Patrickswell and Charleville for 45km, then take the left fork on to the R581. Follow the road as far as Doneraile, where the entrance to Doneraile Estate will be on your left.
By Public Transport
Train
The closest train station is located in Mallow. For further information on stations that serve Mallow and times, visit Irish Rail’s website. (LINK) https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/Station/mallow
Doneraile Estate is a 15 minute car journey from Mallow train station.
Bus
For details of bus connections, please visit Bus Eireann’s website. (LINK https://www.buseireann.ie/)
How do I get to Curious Gardens at Emo Court?
Emo Court, Portarlington, Co. Laois
Google Maps Link https://goo.gl/maps/ZGHCHXhaHrMszmyx6
By Car
The entrance of Emo Court is located in Emo village. Emo is 3km from the M7 Dublin-Cork/Limerick motorway at Junction 15 on the R423. Emo is located 11km north of Portlaoise and 7km south of Portarlington.
By Public Transport
Train
The closest train stations are located in Portlaoise and Portarlington. For further information please visit Irish Rail’s website. (LINK) https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Emo Court is a 21 minute car journey from Portlaoise Train Station and an 11 minute car journey from Portalington Train Station.
Bus
For details of bus connections, please visit Bus Eireann’s website. (LINK https://www.buseireann.ie/)
Is there parking available?
TBC
What ticket types are available?
Tickets for each event are priced at €39 per person* and must be purchased in pods of 4 or 6. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A limited number of discounted family tickets (2 adults with up to 4 children under 12 for free) are available at €78*.
*Includes €1 Booking Fee.
What can I expect at Curious Gardens?
There will be two stages: one outdoor stage with a full programme of music and one marquee with a programme of talks, comedy and performances. There will also be a number of fun interactive art installations.
You will have your own six-seater picnic table for your pod of 4 or 6, which will be in front of the music stage. Due to social distancing, seats for the programme of talks, comedy and performances in the marquee will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
There will be hot and cold drinks, snacks, confectionery and hot food available from a number of traders on site. There will also be wine and prosecco available (TBC).
What if it rains?
This is an outdoor event, which will go ahead rail, hail or shine so please dress for the weather, for your comfort you may wish to bring blankets / cushions.
Is there an age restriction?
Children and under 18s are welcome. All under 18s must be accompanied and supervised by a parent / guardian at all times. Children and under 18s must be accounted for in your pod when purchasing tickets. All patrons must bring photo ID.
Is camping or accommodation available?
There is no camping or accommodation at either venue. Gates open at 12noon, last entry is at (TIME) and the last performances finish at 9.30pm.
What time can we arrive at?
Gates open at 12noon, last entry is at (TIME) and the last performances finish at 9.30pm.
Food & Drink
TBC
Are there ATMs on site?
There are no ATMs on site. Please check back here for confirmation as to whether card payments will be accepted on site by food traders.
What happens if the event has to be cancelled due to Covid 19 restrictions?
In the event of government restrictions on outdoor events / mass gatherings due to Covid 19 that prevent the event from going ahead, a full refund will be issued by our ticketing partner TakeYourSeats to the person who purchased the pod ticket.
Can I give my tickets to someone else?
Your ticket is non-transferable. If you wish to change the name on the lead contact for your ticket, you must contact TakeYourSeats at info@takeyourseats.ie to change the lead contact name for your pod. Please bring photo ID, the lead contact ticket holder’s name and ID must match.
Is Curious Gardens wheelchair accessible?
TBC with Pearse, but should not be a problem. Need to confirm wheelchair accessible toilet.
Can I bring alcohol to Curious Gardens?
Can I bring my own food to Curious Gardens?
Yes, you are most welcome to bring your own picnic to Curious Gardens. Please do not bring any glass on-site.
What is a pod?
A pod is a group of people who attend an event together as a unit. Social distancing and other infection mitigation measures should be observed between pods and members of other pods on site.
Can I book a pod next to my friend’s pod?
We will try our best to facilitate this. Please get in touch with our ticketing partner TakeYourSeats at info@takeyourseats.ie. Please note that pods will need to remain socially distant from each other.
Do I need to buy a whole pod if I want to go by myself?
Unfortunately, due to social distancing requirements for outdoor events and the seating arrangements and space available on site at Curious Gardens, we can only sell tickets in pods of 4 or 6.