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From replicas of ancient dwellings to walks though the surrounding boglands, this park is situated on a small island within the Bog of Allen, the country’s largest peatland.
The park was officially opened in 1993 by Mary Robinson.…

These lush gardens are located adjacent to the Steam Museum and belong to Lodge Park, the 1773 Palladian House also situated on the grounds.
Both walls and gardens were restored in 1980 according to their original plans, and…

Castle Archdale Country Park occupies 230 acres along the shores of Lower Lough Erne. The Manor House was built in 1773, and not much of it remains, although some of the estate’s original outbuildings are still visible. The park…

Located on the picturesque shores of Strangford Lough, the remains of Grey Abbey sit in the middle of picturesque parkland. The 12th century Cistercian monastery church and cloister are still visible, as well as the re-created herb garden used…

The manor house at Castlewellan is a granite structure built by the Annesley family in 1856. Its style is Scottish Baronial and its appearance castle like. The house currently serves as a conference centre for private groups. The nearby…

Rowallane Garden is famous for its beautiful rhododendrons and simple but uniquely artistic arrangements of a wide variety of plants. The manor house on the grounds was built in 1861, and Reverend John Moore designed the gardens.
The…

This designated heritage town began as an estate town in the 18th century. The Vandeleur family established the original estate nearby in the 1630’s. They are known in local history for their participation in massive tenant evictions in the…

This unique attraction just outside Galway city centers itself around the theme of the seasonal festivals celebrated by the ancient Celtic people. There are four gardens – Samhain, Imbolc, Bealtaine and Lughnasa, each named for the festival and…

Eyre Square is the site of the crossroads of the Galway area and Galway city. It contains a number of attractions on the east shore of the River Corrib.
Kennedy Park is located on the green lawn…

This estate was the ancestral home of Daniel O’Connell, the prominent statesman and Irish political figure known as The Liberator. Derrynane National Historic Park comprises 320 acres of beautiful parkland on the Kerry Coast. The natural beauty surrounds…