Met Éireann’s 90th Anniversary: Past, Present and Future

Paul Dunne and Padraic Woods

Garden Sponsor

About the garden - Small garden

This commemorative garden celebrating 90 years of Met Éireann invites visitors to explore our changing climate, while also paying tribute those who monitor, interpret, and communicate Ireland’s atmosphere with such dedication.

At the garden’s foundation, a native birch woodland frames a meadow and wetland that shift subtly with the seasons. Resilient planting and thoughtful design offer moments to pause and reflect, revealing how careful observation, adaptation, and understanding shape our connection to the natural world and guide our response to the changing climate.

The design is inspired by the science, expertise, and continuous 24-hour observations of the Met Éireann team. An oversized umbrella symbolises the rain that nourishes our landscapes and gives Ireland its 40 shades of green. Weather instrumentation of the past and present, including Stevenson screens, rain gauges, and sunshine recorders, quietly mark 90 years of observations.

About the Designers

Paul Dunne and Padraic Woods

Landscape designer, Paul Dunne balances structure, planting, and functionality to create gardens that are visually striking and practical to use. Through Paul Dunne Landscaping, he provides a full design and build service, working closely with clients to create bespoke outdoor spaces tailored to their lifestyle.

Paul frequently collaborates with fellow landscape designer, Padraic Woods, of Shapes Garden Design, who has a background in design, architectural drafting, horticulture, and land surveying. With a strong focus on form, balance, and structure, Padraic delivers gardens that feel like a natural extension of the home while maintaining a distinctive design edge.

About the Sponsor

Met Éireann, in its 90th year, monitors, analyses and predicts Ireland’s weather, climate and flooding. It provides Irish society and decision-makers with world-class services to protect life and property, and to promote wider societal and economic wellbeing.