Parks And Gardens In Ireland

Altamont Gardens Carlow

Open May to End Oct.

Known at the most romantic garden in Ireland! Whilst still little known, it ranks in the top ten of Irish gardens and is often referred to as 'the jewel in Ireland's gardening crown'.

Ardgillan Castle Demesne

Skerries, County Dublin

Ardgillan is situated on the elevated coastline between Balbriggan and Skerries, 20 miles north of Dublin City. It is unique among Dublin's Regional Parks for the magnificent views.

Avondale House And Forest Park

Avondale House, the birthplace and home of Charles Stewart Parnell .Set in a magnificent forest park of over 500 acres with tree trails and walks ranging in duration from one to five hours.

Bantry House And Gardens Cork

15th March to 31st October

Bantry House is a stately home overlooking Bantry Bay in the south west of Ireland. Children under 14yrs are Free.

Birr Castle Demesne And Irelands Historic Science Centre

Open Year Round

Birr Castle Demesne and Science Centre includes the largest gardens in the country, an award winning science centre and a 150 year old telescope which was largest in the world for 70 years.

Bunratty Castle And Folk Park

Open Year Round (except Good Friday & Dec 24th.,25th.,26th)

At Ireland’s premier visitor attraction you can explore two wonderful experiences – the acclaimed 15th century Bunratty Castle and 19th century Bunratty Folk Park.

Connemara National Park

March - October

Attractions include exhibitions, nature trails, audio-visual show. In addition there is a summer programme of walks, talks and special events for younger visitors.

Coole Park And Gardens

Coole Park, now a nature reserve, was the home of Lady Augusta Gregory, dramatist and co-founder with Edward Martyn and W.B. Yeats of the Abbey Theatre.

Doneraile Wildlife Park

Open 7 days a week

The Park comprises approximately 166 hectares and is an outstanding example of an 18th century landscaped park in the 'Capability Brown' style.

Emo Court Laois

House: Easter to end October: Gardens: All year

Emo Court was designed by the architect James Gandon in 1790 for the Earls of Portarlington and is a magnificent example of this neo-classical style.

Fota House And Gardens Cork

Open daily year round.

This fine Regency-style building in a pleasant landscape setting on Fota Island, is complemented by the internationally renowned gardens and arboretum.

Glengarriff Bamboo Park Cork

Open all year

Visitors to one of the south west's most exotic gardens will see 30 different species of bamboo, 12 different species of palm trees, superb coastal woodland walks and unique views.Kids are FREE.

Glenveagh National Park

Park open 10.00am - 6.00pm March - October Last admission 5.00pm 9am - 5pm October - March (last admission 4pm)

Guided Family Walks: Departing the Visitor Centre at 2pm. Every Wednesday and Sunday - Starting Wednesday 9th April until Sunday 5th October. Additionally every Bank Holiday Monday.

Heywood Gardens

October to March: 08.30 to 17.30 April and September: 08.30 to 19.00 May to August: 08:30 to 21.00

Completed in 1912, the property consists of gardens, lakes, woodland and architectural features.

March to October: Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 16:30 Sundays 13:00 - 17:00 April: Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 18:30 Sundays 13:00 - 18:30 May and September: Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 18:30 Sundays 12:00 - 18:30 June: Monday - Saturday 11:00-18:30 Sundays 11:00-18:30 July and August: Monday - Saturday 09:30 - 18:30 Sundays 11:00 - 18:30

Located in the sheltered harbour of Glengarriff in Bantry Bay, Ilnacullin is a small island of 15 hectares (37 acres) known to horticulturists and lovers of trees and shrubs all around the world.

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