Building your own path On Friday 6 March 2026, Caitriona was proud to join the resilience panel at Powerhouse International Women’s Day 2026 at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow. The event, run by Carlow County Council and the Powerhouse Network, had the theme “Building Your Own Path”. In great company Caitriona shared the stage […]
In conversation with Paul Merriman Paul Merriman knows a thing or two about money, business and giving people straight answers, so it was a real pleasure for Caitriona to join him on AskPaul in September 2026. A family business, turned on its head Most of the conversation was about how Cullen Nurseries began, and it’s […]
A Carlow business, on a Carlow podcast There’s something special about being asked to talk about your business by people in your own county. Caitriona sat down with Paddy Carroll for Episode 3 of the Carlow Connects Podcast, which shines a light on local Carlow business owners, to talk about life at Cullen Nurseries. Why […]
From Hacketstown to the Ireland AM studio It’s not every day a family nursery from Hacketstown ends up on national television, so we’re still smiling about this one. In September 2026, Cullen Nurseries featured on Virgin Media’s Ireland AM. The opportunity came through the Carlow Local Enterprise Office, which shines a spotlight on Carlow businesses. […]
Native hedges are a familiar part of the Irish landscape. They divide fields, provide shelter, line country roads and, importantly, provide food and habitat for a huge range of wildlife. Planting a native Irish hedge is a simple way to bring some of that biodiversity into your own garden, farm or larger planting project. A […]
Whitethorn is one of those plants that most of us in Ireland know without really thinking about it. Drive along almost any country road and there is a good chance that much of the hedging you see is Whitethorn. Also known as Hawthorn, Whitethorn (Crataegus monogyna) is a native Irish hedging plant that has been […]
We are delighted to share that Cullen Nurseries were recognised at the 2025 Carlow Chamber Awards, receiving a Highly Commended distinction in the Outstanding Small Business category. While we didn’t take home the overall award, we are truly honoured to have been acknowledged among such an inspiring group of local businesses. This recognition is a […]
Proud to Be Featured in The Business Post We’re delighted to share that Cullen Nurseries was recently featured in The Business Post as part of a piece on the Carlow Powerhouse Network, highlighting how partnership empowers businesswomen. Being part of the Carlow Powerhouse Network has been such a rewarding experience. Running and growing Cullen Nurseries […]
Cullen Nurseries is delighted to celebrate the official launch of ACORNS 11 (Accelerating the Creation Of Rural Nascent Start-Ups), a unique programme designed to support early-stage female entrepreneurs living in rural Ireland. Officially launched this summer by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, ACORNS continues to inspire, mentor, and empower women […]
Station House Hacketstown opens, pictured are Minister Dara Calleray and Cullen Nurseries MD Caitriona Cullen
Bare-root season is coming!
Thanks for visiting Cullen Nurseries. Our bare-root and rootballed harvest begins in November, when the trees and hedging are fully dormant and ready to lift.
You can order now to secure your plants.
Lifting fresh from our fields to order means your plants reach you in the best possible condition, ready to plant.
Potted plants are available all year round and can be dispatched now.
Questions? Call us or WhatsApp us, and we’re always happy to help.
