King John's Castle

Limerick

King Johns Castle is situated in the heart of Limericks Medieval precinct, on the river Shannon at "Kings Island".

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park

Clare

Bunratty folk park recreates rural and urban life in 19th century Ireland. Visitors can for example view farmhouses of various economic backgrounds, a watermill, church and village street.

Enjoy traditional Irish nights of song and dance,

Cashel House Hotel, Restaurant and Garden

Galway

Formerly one of Connemara's gracious homes, opened as a hotel in 1968 it is now owned and managed by the McEvillys. International reputation for good food and comfort.

Hunt Museum

Limerick

The Hunt Collection is housed in the beautifully restored Custom House in the heart of Limerick city. This Palladian style building was designed by Italian architect Davis Duckart in 1765 and is regarded as one of the finest examples of 18th Century architecture in Limerick.

Dunguaire Castle

Clare

Dunguaire was built by the O'Hynes Clan in 1520. In the 17th century the castle passed to Richard Martyn, Mayor of Galway. Subsequently, it was purchased by Oliver St John Gogarty and became the venue for meetings of the literary revivalists such as WB Yeats, his patron Lady Gregory, George Bernard Shaw, Edward Martin and JM Synge.

Gregans Castle

Clare

Simon Haden and Frederieke McMurray manage this oasis of comfort where Irish hospitality, award winning innovative cooking using excellent local produce and total relaxation prevail. Situated in the Burren, Irelands unique and mystical limestone landscape where alpine, arctic and mediterranean plants grow side by side.

Craggaunowen - The Living Past Experience

Clare

Craggaunowen - the Living Past is Irelands original, award winning, prehistoric park. Situated on 50 acres of wooded grounds, the park interprets Irelands pre-historic and early Christian eras.

Strokestown Park House Garden and Famine Museum

Roscommon

Strokestown Park was the family home of the Pakenham Mahon family from the 1600s until 1979. The house retains virtually all of its original furnishings.

Vandeleur Walled Garden

Clare

Beautiful old stone walls contain this sheltered garden (2.158 acres), which is set among 420 acres of native woodland.

Brigit's Garden

Galway

Brigit's Garden offers a touch of magic in the heart of Ireland's West, at the gateway to Connemara. The 11-acre site bring Celtic heritage to life through nature, art and unique gardens themed on Celtic festivals.

Ballynacourty

Limerick

Twenty five years ago Ballynacourty was surrounded by open fields; today the gardens extend to approximately 3 ha. Soil depth is critical as this is a limestone area with stone outcrops close to the surface.

Turlough Park & National Museum of Ireland - Country Life

Mayo

Turlough Park is a small demesne in the parish of Turlough. In the mid 19th Century the Fitzgerald Family commissioned the distinguished architect Sir Thomas Newenham Deane to design the house which was built in 1865.

Knappogue Castle & Walled Gardens

Clare

The Castle is open to visitors and a popular location for wedding receptions, gala events and also houses a luxurious state-room accommodation which is available for rental.

Lough Gur Interperative Centre

Limerick

At Lough Gur Visitor Centre we tell the story of the pre-Celtic settlers of Ireland who farmed and lived in this peaceful valley.

Cashel House Hotel Restaurant and Garden

Galway

The gardens are informal country house style gardens based on a number of woodland glades. The garden contains a profusion of roses both old fashioned and modern and many herbaceous plants with naturalised day lillies, astilbes and primulas also gunnera, camelias, magnolias, azaleas, eucryphia and rhododedrons.

King House

Roscommon

Today visitors can explore this unique architectural treasure and enjoy a range of exhibitions, spread over 3 floors, they are designed for both adults and children alike

Castlecoote House & Gardens

Roscommon

Castlecoote House is a magnificent Georgian Palladian Mansion set in 10 acres of landscaped gardens overlooking the River Suck.

Enniscoe Gardens

Mayo

Enniscoe House is situated on the shores of Lough Conn. Few traces remain of the 18th century gardens, but in the period 1840 to 1950 three generations of the family were keen and knowledgeable gardeners. After 1950 the gardens fell into decline.