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Located in a scenic area on the northeastern coast of Lough Ennel, this haunting estate was built by Richard Cassels in 1740 for its first occupant, the first earl of Belvedere, Robert Rochfort.
Rochfort married…

Located on the western fringe of the scenic Sperrin Mountains, the trees at Gortin Glen Forest Park were planted with the purpose of producing coniferous trees for lumber. The on site tree farm distinguishes Gortin Glen…

This popular attraction encompasses eight acres of plants, including a two-mile long walk through land covered in beautiful trees and shrubs. There are more than 60,000 individual plants at Dundrum Plantarum, of 2000 different varieties –…

Holy Cross Abbey Gardens are located on the grounds of the Cistercian Abbey founded in 1169. They contain a set of Stations of the Cross erected in memory of St. Padre Pio, a Capuchin priest who bore the stigmata (physical…

Known as one of Ireland’s most beautiful forest and nature areas, Carnagh Forest Park features walking trails framed by a wide selection of tree species – both deciduous and coniferous. Adjacent lakes are populated with plenty of perch and…

The estate at Hilton Park has been the site of a grand house ever since the early 1600’s. Originally named Kilshanless, it was also called Maddenton before it was christened as Hilton Park in the late 18th century.
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Heywood Gardens are the most outstanding attraction of Ballinakill, a small town just south of Abbeyleix. The small Georgian village was the home of English Architect Sir Edward Lutyens, who designed the landscape to include formal gardens among the…

The village of Mountmellick is located on the Owenass River. Historically, it was an important centre for woolen mills and sugar beet processing.
But Mountmellick is probably most well known for its lace, and its distinct style of…

Garadice Lake is a 1200-acre lake in County Leitrim with excellent angling opportunities for a variety of species including roach, perch, pike, rudd and hybrids.
The lake also contains many islands littered with castle ruins and a ring…

The Workhouse was built in 1841 as one of three planned for County Leitrim – at Carrick-on-Shannon, Manorhamilton and Mohill – by the Poor Law enacted in 1838. This workhouse in Carrick-on-Shannon is the only one that survives.
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