2 06, 2022

Delta Sensory Gardens an oasis of calm

By |2022-06-02T14:17:59+00:00June 2nd, 2022|Carlow, Ireland|Comments Off on Delta Sensory Gardens an oasis of calm

Delta Sensory Gardens in Carlow town are an oasis of peace. This is a wonderful collection of interconnecting gardens, set on 2.5 acres. As you walk around, your senses are treated to the sounds of waterfalls and birdsong. Your eyes will fall on flowers and foliage of different hues. Different surfaces from [...]

30 03, 2022

Kilmacurragh Gardens – a heritage treasure trove in Wicklow

By |2022-03-30T15:49:53+00:00March 30th, 2022|Ireland, Wicklow, Ireland's Ancient East|Comments Off on Kilmacurragh Gardens – a heritage treasure trove in Wicklow

Kilmacurragh Gardens in Co Wicklow are a treat to walk around. If you can, April is a great time to visit, with Rhododendron Week usually the first week of the month. This year, 2022, Rhododendron Week at Kilmacurragh Gardens is from April 2-10. Did you know that Kilmacurragh Gardens is part of [...]

23 09, 2021

Birr Castle is home to walks and waterfalls

By |2021-11-24T13:43:56+00:00September 23rd, 2021|Offaly, Ireland|Comments Off on Birr Castle is home to walks and waterfalls

Birr Castle Demesne is a walker’s paradise. There’s 120 acres of parklands, 10km of scenic walks, rivers, a waterfall, and a lake. It is also home to one of Europe’s finest plant collections, the world’s tallest box hedge, the Great Telescope, and Ireland’s tallest treehouse! If you have any interest in photography, [...]

26 07, 2021

Carlow Garden Festival – a walker’s paradise

By |2021-07-26T13:08:06+00:00July 26th, 2021|Carlow, Ireland, News|Comments Off on Carlow Garden Festival – a walker’s paradise

Carlow Garden Festival - from July 24 to August 1 - is a great opportunity to walk through beauty! You could meet any one of 15 gardening gurus from across Ireland who headline this year's programme. The festival features an appealing mix of workshops, garden tours, specialist talks and Q&A sessions located [...]

7 08, 2020

Johnstown Castle – walk in the footsteps of history

By |2021-05-13T12:44:25+00:00August 7th, 2020|Ireland, Wexford, Ireland's Ancient East|Comments Off on Johnstown Castle – walk in the footsteps of history

Johnstown Castle Estate Gardens were a recent re-discovery – and they didn’t disappoint. It’s been a few years since we visited the Castle just outside Wexford town and its Irish Agricultural Museum. Even though it was a little damp on our visit – well, it rained – we still thoroughly enjoyed the [...]

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