March 31, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The wonder of woodland plants is explored with talks by Jimi Blake of Hunting Brook Gardens and Mike Keep of Shady Plants. Jimi Blake, stellar …
Situated in Kiltegan village, Patthana is one of the best small secret gardens in the country. It is the garden of an artist, the painter T.J. Maher, and it shows. Standing outside the old granite house, one gets no indication …
Here in Ireland, we like to complain about the rain – and to be fair, it does rain quite often – but the redeeming feature of our much-maligned damp, mild weather is that we have the perfect climate for a …
Lisnavagh House and Gardens, Rathvilly offers the ultimate mix of homeliness and grandeur, making it a most appealing destination for those seeking somewhere unique. With several acres of beautiful gardens in private and exclusive surroundings, Lisnavagh opens itself up to …
Bunclody Horticultural Society, established over 60 years ago, has an active membership from all age groups, with a busy calendar throughout the year including regular meetings, informative talks, presentations, guest speakers and visits to shows and gardens. Members are kept …
Morgan’s Garden Centre was established in 1988 on the outskirts of Carlow town and continues to be a family-run business. Morgan’s Garden Centre has since become known as a retailer of plants of the highest standard including many varieties and …
The Meadows Garden in Myshall is definitely one of the Irish gardens to visit. It is positioned in a small estate in Myshall village with views extending to the Wicklow Mountains, the Carlow Ridge and Mount Leinster. Meadows …
Shankill Castle, one of the Irish house castles, is a unique family home often described as a living museum. Shankill Castle was first built as a Butler tower-house near the ruins of a pre-reformation church. In 1708 it was …
Borris House, the ancestral home of the MacMorrough Kavanaghs, Kings of Leinster, is one of the most beautiful and historic Irish garden houses located in the spectacular scenery of Carlow’s Barrow valley. Borris became the Kavanagh’s primary …
This Victorian classical house near the River Slaney is surrounded by lawns, ancient trees and a sunken garden. The Irish historical house can be visited and has a tea room and art gallery. Parts of Newtownbarry House and Gardens date …
The Irish historical house named Burtown House is one of two 17th century houses in Kildare to never have been sold, and the only house that you can visit, and have guided tours by family members. It is the only …
Widely respected as the jewel in Ireland’s gardening crown, Altamont Gardens are an enchanting blend of formal and informal gardens with riverside walks covering over 40 acres (16 hectares). Recognised as one of the most beautiful gardens of Ireland, the …
An unmissable highlight of a visit to Altamont Gardens situated within the grounds of the estate and run privately by the gardener and nurseryman Robert Miller. The area consists primarily of the Corona North Commemorative Border planted to honour the …
Arboretum Home and Garden Heaven, Ireland’s Store of the Year 2015, has created an exciting display garden to inspire visitors to imagine and create their own garden dream. 
These gardens are designed to display different schemes and solutions, offering …
Commitment to excellent customer service, high-quality products, unbeatable choice and value for money has earned the Arboretum Home and Garden Heaven the coveted title of National Company of the Year 2016 by Retail Excellence Ireland. Based in County Carlow…
Situated close to the town of Bagenalstown in an open country setting, Ashlawn Garden Centre is a family run business where excellent service and advice is on hand in a friendly and informative manner. Plants are their pride and joy …
Delta Sensory Gardens are part of the Irish gardens to visit. They are now well renowned and mature, having been open to the public for the past eight years. Their visitor numbers are growing steadily with many repeat visitors and …
Duckett’s Grove, the 18th, 19th and early 20th century home of the Duckett family, was formerly at the centre of a 20,000 acre (8,093 hectares) estate that has dominated the Carlow landscape for over 300 years. Even in ruin, …
This Irish garden to visit is part of the largest Spanish chestnuts in the country greets you on arrival to 3.5 acres (1.5 hectares) of lawns and shrubs surrounded by magnificent beech and oak trees. A wonderful walled garden behind …
Consisting of a series of interconnecting herbal gardens there is a large kitchen garden, a tea walk, a medicinal herb courtyard, a medieval monastic herb garden and a garden of aromatic and fragrant herbs. The enclosed kitchen garden consists of …