15th Annual Snowdrop Gala
Saturday 24th January 2026
The annual Snowdrop Gala takes place at Ballykealey House, Ballon on Saturday
24th January 2026. This fabulous celebration of Snowdrops is in its 15th year and is now firmly established as one of the highlights of the Irish Horticultural calendar. The event brings together Galanthophiles from across the country to celebrate Snowdrops and other Spring Treasures.
The 2026 programme features lectures by John Massey of the renowned Ashwood Nurseries (UK)’My Garden in Winter’ and Callum Hallstead, Head Gardener at Cambo Garden (Scotland) and curator of the national Snowdrop collection ‘Life after Snowdrops – celebrating the Snowdrop at Cambo and knowing how to move on’.
The Friday night, after dinner talk will an entertaining presentation by Dave Hardy of Esker Farm Daffodils. ‘Daffodils, Snowdrops and Beyond. A journey with bulbs at Esker Farm’.
Early bird tickets
Early bird tickets available until January 2nd 2026 at €125. Tickets purchased after January 2nd are €145. (Please note, the final date for ticket sales is January 17th 2026).
Click here to book your place
This will direct you to our ticketing partner Digitickets.
If unable to process payment online then contact Robert Miller on 087 9822135. Tickets include morning and afternoon tea, lunch, lectures and plant sales at Altamont Plants plus a tour of the snowdrop collection at Altamont Gardens.
For those looking to book accommodation at Ballykealey House then please contact the hotel directly, quoting GALA on 059 9159288.
- Double Rooms €250 includes dinner, B&B
- Single Rooms €150 includes dinner, B&B
Please note – Accommodation at Ballykealey is reserved for Snowdrop Gala ticket holders only. You will need to have booked your Gala Ticket prior to making any hotel room reservation. Those without a Gala Ticket will not be able to reserve a room.
