The Irish Orchid Society is for all people interested in growing and expanding their knowledge of orchids, from near and far. To find out more and become a member, click here.
Summer Raffle – open to the public We have about 25 orchids to raffle off in our Summer Raffle this year. Tickets are only €2 each and you can get 10 tickets for €10. Winners can collect their prizes from the National Botanic Gardens. The draw will take place on
IOS Member, Craig Gibbon introduces us to Bolusiella, a small genus of Angraecoid epiphytic African orchids.
On Sunday 15th June, IOS Chair, David Morse, led an “Orchid Safari” to Bull Island seeking as many species and genus as we could find.
Wondering what orchid is featured in the background?
This is a Hammarbya paludosa, commonly known as a bog orchid. It can be found in boglands near slow running streams. A small, inconspicuous orchid which can reach 15 cm in height but usually grows to between 4 and 8 cm. The flowers have a sweet, cucumber-like scent.
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