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Inspired by the idiom “the early bird catches the worm”, the centre of the garden features a large wooden birdhouse. Throughout the space, vibrant flowers represent Ireland’s five most common cancers. Every element of the garden works together to highlight the importance of healthy lifestyle choices that reduce cancer risk. The sheltered area beneath the birdhouse promotes sun safety awareness, while the vegetable patch represents the significance of nutrition. The paths encourage people to engage in outdoor activities as part of a healthy lifestyle and the seating area symbolises the community support provided by the Marie Keating Foundation for those on a cancer journey. This thoughtfully designed space serves as a reminder that through education and proactive measures, we can work towards a future with less fear surrounding cancer. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/bord-bia-bloom-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal Bord Bia Bloom The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Benny Magennis](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/benny-magennis/profile_photo.webp) Benny Magennis Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/benny-magennis) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c2fdc3b7-9d2f-4349-a3a5-506fdc1773b9/conversions/the-early-bird-catches-the-worm-garden-image-1-scaled-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/6b6f37bd-d59c-42b1-ac7d-9736e1064f33/conversions/the-early-bird-catches-the-worm-garden-image-3-scaled-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/16b4e3ff-0fc2-4a79-be2c-3f5a5e673a59/conversions/the-early-bird-catches-the-worm-garden-image-2-scaled-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/2645870d-5f59-4075-b2da-4243a284a2c9/conversions/MK5-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/63a94ab1-3aa0-45ae-97a0-d56c8ea8fa1f/conversions/MKF11_7935-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/a3e59805-7dd9-454c-819a-f8e9553211de/conversions/MKF6-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/cbbdfdb7-bd6b-4f0c-82e3-4de9439d0a55/conversions/MKF16-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c5813ee7-c5e8-437b-b258-e52fc01612bc/conversions/MKF19_4006-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/32cc838f-eef2-401b-a3f7-e600973cd993/conversions/MK18-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Sponsors 3 - [ ![Marie Keating Foundation](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/charities/marie-keating-foundation/logo.webp) Marie Keating Foundation ](https://gardensdb.com/charities/marie-keating-foundation) - [ ![AstraZeneca](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/astrazeneca/logo.webp) AstraZeneca ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/astrazeneca) - [ ![Gilead Sciences](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/gilead-sciences/logo.webp) Gilead Sciences ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/gilead-sciences) ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** The world's largest collection of show gardens online, kept free, kept current, and shaped by the community that uses it. 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