Parks And Gardens Archives

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.

Emo Court Laois

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.

Heywood Gardens

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

Cork – Bantry House And Gardens

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

Cork – Doneraile Wildlife Park

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

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.

Dublin – Lusk Heritage Centre

Lusk Heritage Centre comprises of a 9th century round tower, a medieval belfry and a 19th century church.

Johnstown Castle Estate Museum and Gardens

The exquisite 19th century Victorian castle,which gives the estate it’s name, is nestled within 50 acres of ornamental grounds.

The Wexford Wildfowl Reserve

The Wexford Slobs are internationally famous for wild geese which spend the winter months here. The first geese came to the Slobs in 1898.

Pearse Museum

St. Enda’s Park One of Dublin city’s most charming and atmospheric parks, with its riverside walks, waterfall and walled garden.

Rathfarnham Castle

Rathfarnham Castle has a very colourful and interesting history.

Dublin – War Memorial Gardens

These gardens are one of the most famous memorial gardens in Europe. They are dedicated to the memory of 49,400 Irish soldiers who died in the 1914 – 1918 war.