Bonsai Ireland
Clubs, Events & Community
Looking for a bonsai club in Ireland ?
Bonsai Ireland is the island-wide community of growers.
Connaught Bonsai Club represents Galway and the West.
Below you’ll find useful links to regional groups, events, and resources.
Connaught Bonsai Club (Galway)
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Leinster Bonsai — Dublin & East
Established in 2014, meeting roughly monthly for workshops, study and critiques. New members welcome via the club’s contact page.
Munster Bonsai Club (Cork/Limerick)
Active regional club with a calendar of meetings at Fota Arboretum & Garden and periodic workshops/exhibition activity. Check the schedule for upcoming dates.
Northern Ireland Bonsai Society (Belfast)
Founded in 1986 to promote the art of bonsai in NI, with regular meetings and seasonal shows (e.g., Botanic Gardens events).
Visitors and new members are encouraged.
BUD Bonsai — Bud Garden Centre (Bunratty, Co. Clare)
Boutique garden centre near Bunratty Castle with local ranges of bonsai, pots, soils and tools; hosts a bonsai club and runs classes/workshops from time to time. It has also hosted Munster Bonsai Club gatherings.
Bonsai Eejit (Ian Young, Northern Ireland)
Long-running bonsai blog and educator offering workshops and demos across Ireland, often in partnership with local clubs (NIBS, Leinster).
Great resource for practical techniques, events, and inspiration.
Mark’s Bonsai (Marek Zemla, Galway-Ireland)
Bonsai educator and founder of Connaught Bonsai Club, sharing practical, beginner-friendly techniques for Connaught Bonsai Community
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