Parks And Gardens Archives

Ilnacullin (Garnish Island)

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.

Donegal – Glenveagh National Park

Glenveagh National Park for your Family Outdoor Activities in Donegal all walks and family events are free of charge but booking essential .

Wicklow – 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.

Connemara National Park

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.

Clare – Bunratty Castle And Folk Park

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

Parke’s Castle

A restored plantation caslte of the early seventeenth century, picturesquely situated on the shores of Lough Gill.

Clare – Scattery Island Centre

Located approximately one mile off Kilrush, Scattery Island is home to a monastic settlement founded in the early 6th century by St. Senan who was born locally.

Lough Key Forest And Family Activity Park

Lough Key Forest And Family Activity Park a fun place to take the Family with its Adventure Play Kingdom and Boda Borg Adventure House

Lissadell House And Gardens

Robert Gore Booth (1805 – 1876) was born in a three story Regency style house with bow windows on the shores of Drumcliff Bay, by the site of the present walled Lower Garden.

Kells Heritage Centreis a new vibrant visitor attraction located in the Heritage Town of Kells.Housed in the beautifully restored Courthouse are a multi-media exhibition, a gift shop and tourist info.

Sligo Folk Park

Sligo Folk Park is a community based attraction provides a true experience of rural life and Irish heritage at the turn of the late 19th Century

Loughcrew Historic Garden

Loughcrew is rich in historical, archaeological, religious and natural interest. One of ancient Ireland’s major roads passes through Loughcrew, crossing the great Road of the Chariots nearby.

The Iveagh Gardens

The Iveagh Gardens are among the finest and least known of Dublin’s park and gardens.

Wexford – The John F Kennedy Arboretum

Dedicated to the memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the United States from 1960 to 1963, the Arboretum is a plant collection of international standing.