The 2025 All Ireland Hedge Laying Championships return to Northern Ireland on Saturday 18th October 2025 at 10 Ballytrim Road, Killyleagh, Downpatrick, BT30 9TH.
Traditionally the Hedge Laying Championships take place on a working farm. This year is no different, the scenic location of Ballytrim has been farmed by the Cunninghams for generations and the farm’s historic hedgerows will host up to 15 hedge laying competitors across a number of categories with expert hedge layers ultimately vying for the All Ireland trophy.
Hedge laying is a highly skilled traditional country craft which ensures healthy and abundant hedgerows through careful cutting and weaving of branches. Laid hedges sequester carbon, provide greater benefits for animals, birds and insects and create livestock proof barriers. The All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championships are an opportunity to meet people passionate about hedgerows and learn from experts at work.
It is not just hedge laying on offer however, many crafts people will be in attendance, including Born in a Field with weaving and spinning demonstrations, The Irish Saddler demonstrating leather work, Fiach Rua demonstrating timber craft, and many, many more stalls and exhibitors.
With delicious treats available on the day from the farm’s own Ballytrim Pantry, the event is sure to be a fantastic day out for all ages.
Gates open at 10 and the event will run till 4:00 p.m. Admission is free and car parking is available on site.