College of Amenity Horticulture, Botanic Gardens & Ashtown
About us
At the Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture, we offer a wide range of training courses – working with individuals to prepare them for a career in horticulture, or to further develop knowledge and skills in various horticulture sectors.
While studying with us, students are trained in the theory and practice of horticulture and get an opportunity to work in a practical way alongside skilled horticulturalists as part of their training. Our graduates contribute to many sectors of the horticulture industry, such as: landscape design and construction, garden centres, parks, estate gardens, ground maintenance and greenkeeping.
Our primary location at the beautiful National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin provides our students with a unique training experience; blending the finest park setting in the Capital with the invaluable knowledge of our Education team. In 2016 our facilities expanded to include Teagasc Ashtown, where students can avail of dedicated Food Production, Sports Turf and Glasshouse facilities.
In 2023 our courses expanded to include the new Horticultural Apprenticeship Programme (in association with Generation Apprenticeship and SOLAS), in response to the evolving needs of Irish Horticulture. Currently we run horticulture certificate courses at Level 5, Level 6 Advanced, Level 6 Higher (Apprenticeship) and Level 7.
For further information on our horticulture courses please click here
Our Next Event …
College Summer Open Day
Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026
Time: 12:00 – 3:00pm
Location: Visitors Centre Auditorium, National Botanic Gardens, Dublin 2
Contact
John Mulhern, College Principal
Phone: 01 8040205
Email: john.mulhern@teagasc.ie
Administration
Phone: 01 8040201
Email: botanic.college@teagasc.ie