Speaking at the opening of Bord Bia Bloom, Connolly said those taking part are ‘an absolute source of inspiration and hope’.

What and who can you expect at this year's Bloom? Keep reading to find out all you need to know.

BAGENALSTOWN community garden will showcase a postcard garden called A Landscape of Transition, at this year’s Bord Bia Bloom festival.

Ciara Stanley of Ballybar Ireland will be a part of the Local Enterprise Village at Bloom

The festival is open from 9am until 6pm each day, but with gardens, food, and more than 300 live performances over five days, it can be easy to become overwhelmed when choosing what to see and do.