Parks And Gardens Archives

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.

Cork – Fota House Arboretum and Gardens

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

Altamont Gardens Tullow Carlow

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’.

Glengarriff Bamboo Park Cork

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.

Wexford – Irish National Heritage Park

Enter a special place, where Ireland’s heritage comes alive with sights and sounds that shaped a country and helped to shape the world.

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.

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.

Wicklow – Powerscourt House And Gardens

Powerscourt is one of Europe’s great treasures and Ireland most famous House & Gardens. Powerscourt runs a year-round events programme including treasure hunts, guided walks, gardening workshops, bug hunts & theatre evenings. Come along and enjoy a great day out for Families