Altamont GardensForty acres of garden and a lake south of Tullow, run by the OPW, with a beech walk that takes you down to the Slaney.
Altamont GardensForty acres of garden and a lake south of Tullow, run by the OPW, with a beech walk that takes you down to the Slaney.
Dun a Ri Forest ParkMixed woodland along the Cabra river outside Kingscourt, with waterfalls, a wishing well and marked trails.
Killykeen Forest ParkForest across the wooded islands and inlets of Lough Oughter, with a nature trail and paths along the water.Leinster
Carlow7 places
Altamont GardensGarden · TullowForty acres of garden and a lake south of Tullow, run by the OPW, with a beech walk that takes you down to the Slaney.- Delta Sensory GardensGarden · Carlow townSixteen linked gardens on a site off Strawhall, planted for touch and scent and sound as much as for looking at.
- Clogrennane WoodForest · Carlow townMixed woodland on the Barrow south of Carlow town, with a signed loop through the beech and oak.
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- Leighlinbridge - Garden VillageGarden · LeighlinbridgeFound in Leighlinbridge, County Carlow, The Millennium Garden or Garden Village consists of seven small gardens, each with its own theme represented by trees, shrubs and stones.
- The Garden at Hardymount HouseGarden · TullowHardymount Gardens comprise of 1 hectare of lawns and shrubs surrounded by magnificent beech and oak trees.
- Bahana ForestForest park · CarlowBahana Forest is an old woodland parkland that slopes down to the banks of the Barrow River in County Carlow.
- Herb Garden at Kilgraney HouseGarden · CarlowKilgraney House located near Bagenalstown, County Carlow.
Dublin27 places
The Phoenix ParkPark · Dublin 8The walled park on the edge of the city has a wild deer herd in it and long straight roads through it.
St Stephen's GreenPark · Dublin 2A square of park in the middle of the south side, with a lake, a bandstand and gates onto Grafton Street.
National Botanic GardensGarden · GlasnevinGlasshouses and planted grounds at Glasnevin on the bank of the Tolka, free to walk around.
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- Blackrock ParkPark · BlackrockFacilities include free parking and public toilets.
- Dublin Garden TrailGarden · BlackrockThe Dublin Garden Trail (formerly the Dublin Garden Group) is an organisation which includes some of Dublin's most distinguished private gardens which are not otherwise open to the public.
- Tolka Valley ParkPark · BlanchardstownTolka Valley Park is spread over 140 hectares, near Blanchardstown in Dublin City.
- St Anne's Park and Rose GardensGarden · ClontarfThe former home of the Guinness family, St Anne's Estate provides extensive public parklands and rose gardens just outside Dublin city centre.
- Mornington GardenGarden · DalkeyMornington Garden is situated beside Killiney Hill, just above the beautiful heritage village of Dalkey, County Dublin.
- Airfield EstateGarden · DublinAirfield Estate, Dundrum, is Dublin's only urban working farm open to the public all year round.
- Griffith ParkPark · DublinSituated in Dublin City on the Tolka River between Glasnevin and Drumcondra and just downstream from the National Botanic Gardens, Griffith Park extends to 7.5 hectares.
- Iveagh GardensPark · DublinThe Iveagh Gardens are one of Dublin City's least known parks and gardens.
- Blessington Street Basin (Dublin's Secret Garden)Park · Dublin CityThe Blessington Street Basin is known as Dublin's secret garden, as it remains largely undiscovered in the city.
- Garden of RemembrancePark · Dublin CityA place of quiet remembrance and reflection, the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin city centre is dedicated to the memory of ‘all those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish freedom’.
- Fairview ParkPark · FairviewFairview Park is situated in the heart of Fairview near Clontarf, just North of Dublin City.
- Killiney & Dalkey HillsPark · KillineyKilliney Hill and Dalkey Hill form part of Killiney Hill Park, a small public park overlooking both Dalkey and Killiney villages.
- Marlay DemesnePark · RathfarnhamMarlay House was built about 1794 and today the 300-acre historic demesne provides a wonderful park space for the public.
- Marlay ParkPark · RathfarnhamMarlay House was built about 1794 and today the 300-acre historic demesne provides a wonderful park space for the public.
- Sean Walsh Memorial ParkPark · TallaghtA vital local amenity for the Tallaght community since it opened in 1989, Sean Walsh Park is the St Stephen’s Green of Tallaght in Dublin City.
- Tymon ParkPark · TallaghtTymon Park in Tallaght, Dublin City, is a valuable resource for visitors and locals in the surrounding hinterland.
- Bushy ParkPark · TerenureBushy Park is a peaceful Dublin City park noted for its woodland walks, ornamental ponds and beautiful Dodder Walk as well as catering for football, tennis, skate boarding, boules and children's play.
- Brickfield ParkPark · DublinBrickfield Park in Drimnagh is a Dublin city park with an all-weather pitch, located between the Crumlin Road and Mourne Road.
- Danú Forest BathingForest park · DublinWith Danú Forest Bathing, near Stepaside in south County Dublin, you can relieve stress and connect to nature with Orlagh, a certified forest bathing guide.
- Dublin ZooZoo or aquarium · DublinStep into a world of wildlife at Dublin Zoo, one of Ireland's most loved family attractions.
- Eamonn Ceannt ParkPark · DublinEamonn Ceannt Park is located between Sundrive Road and Clogher Road, in the Crumlin area of South Dublin City.
- Merrion SquareGarden · DublinThe elegant Merrion Square, in Dublin City, is adorned by an attractive public park and retains much of its Georgian character.
- The Rediscovery CentreNature and wildlife · DublinThe Rediscovery Centre is an eco friendly centre located in Dublin City.
- Wild Fowl ReservesNature and wildlife · DublinThere are a few wild fowl reserves in the north of County Dublin.
Kildare9 places
Irish National Stud and Japanese GardensGarden · Kildare townTully is still a working thoroughbred farm, and the Japanese gardens beside it were laid out between 1906 and 1910.
The CurraghPark · NewbridgeTwo thousand hectares of unfenced grass between Newbridge and Kildare town, grazed by sheep and worked every morning by racehorses.
Donadea Forest ParkForest · ClaneNear Clane, forest laid out around the ruins of Donadea Castle, with a lake, a walled garden and a 9/11 memorial inside it.- Lullymore Heritage and Discovery ParkPark · RathanganOut on a mineral island in the Bog of Allen, with a peat heritage display, woodland trails and a boardwalk over the bog.
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- Moore Abbey WoodForest park · MonasterevanMoore Abbey Wood is a mixed woodland of a variety of broadleaves and conifers, in Monasterevin County Kildare.
- Johnstown Garden CentreGarden · NaasThe Johnstown Garden Centre is a large, award winning garden centre found near Naas in County Kildare.
- Lodge Park Walled GardenGarden · StraffanThe Lodge Park Walled Garden is located at The Steam Museum in Straffan, County Kildare.
- Oak Park Forest ParkForest park · KildareThe park is a mature, mixed-species woodland of about 50 hectares, with a predominance of beech, oak, Scots pine, silver fir, larch and sycamore.
- Pollardstown FenNature and wildlife · KildareFound just 3km from Newbridge, County Kildare, Pollardstown Fen is about 220 hectares of alkaline peatland.
Kilkenny7 places
Woodstock Gardens and ArboretumGarden · InistiogeThe Victorian estate garden sits on the hill above Inistioge, with a monkey puzzle avenue, a noble fir walk and a walled garden.
Castlecomer Discovery ParkPark · CastlecomerEighty acres of estate park in Castlecomer with two lakes, a coal mining exhibition and a treetop walk.
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- Ballyrafton WoodPark · BallyfoyleBallyrafton Wood is a public wood about half way between Kilkenny and Castlecomer, in County Kilkenny.
- Gáirdín an GhortaGarden · DunnamagganGáirdín an Ghorta is a garden of remembrance for the Great Famine.
- Newpark Fen and Eco-ParkNature and wildlife · Kilkenny CityThe Newpark Marsh Eco-Park is an award-winning game and bird sanctuary, and one of Kilkenny City's most important natural habitats.
- Coille an Fhaltaigh Millennium ForestPark · KilmanaghCoille an Fhaltaigh Millennium Forests is the largest of the 16 Millennium Forests that were planted in Ireland in the late 90's.
- The National Reptile ZooZoo or aquarium · KilkennyWant to know what a snake really feels like or how a chameleon catches its prey?
Laois7 places
Abbeyleix BogBog · AbbeyleixThe boardwalk crosses a raised bog on the edge of the town. People from Abbeyleix blocked Bord na Móna's machines in 2000, and the town has looked after it since.
Heywood GardensGarden · BallinakillFormal terraced gardens laid out by Edwin Lutyens in 1906, with a sunken oval pool and a lime avenue.- Gash GardensGarden · MountrathThree acres at Castletown outside Mountrath running down to the Nore, with a rock garden and a moon house in it.
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- Fruitlawn GardenGarden · BoleyFruitlawn Garden in Abbeyleix, County Laois, is a designer's garden of approximately 1 acre.
- Dunmore Country School Kitchen Garden and Natural Beekeeping ClassesGarden · DurrowDunmore Country School Kitchen Garden and Natural Beekeeping Classes encourages students to reconnect with nature while learning sustainable practices.
- Solas Eco Garden CentreGarden · PortarlingtonSolas Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington, County Laois, is Ireland's first eco garden centre.
- Clonohill GardensGarden · PortlaoiseClonohill Gardens are set at the foothills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains.
Longford2 places
- Newcastle WoodsForest · Ballymahon325 hectares of Coillte woodland on both banks of the Inny outside Ballymahon, with 28km of forest road and a 400m Access for All walk.
- Derrycassin WoodForest · GranardMixed woodland on the shore of Lough Gowna north of Granard, with signed walks through beech and oak.
Louth2 places
Meath5 places
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- Sonairte Visitor Eco-Centre and GardensGarden · LaytownSonairte Visitor Eco-Centre and Gardens is an interactive visitor centre promoting ecological awareness and sustainable living situated in Laytown, County Meath.
- Townley Hall WoodsGarden · OldbridgeThe woods form part of 60 acres of rolling parklands surrounding the magnificent Georgian mansion of Townley Hall.
- Loughcrew Historic GardensGarden · OldcastleLoughcrew is located near Oldcastle, County Meath, and offers 2.5 hectares of splendid gardens for visitors to explore.
- The Poppy GardenGarden · OldcastleThe Poppy Garden is situated in Oldcastle, County Meath.
Offaly3 places
Lough Boora Discovery ParkPark · TullamoreA worked out bog was turned into a park, and it now has lakes, cycle paths and large outdoor sculptures left out in it.
Clara Bog Nature ReserveBog · ClaraOne of the last raised bogs left in western Europe, crossed by a boardwalk, with the visitor centre in the town.
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- The Shannon CallowsNature and wildlife · OffalyThe Shannon Callows are areas of flat land along the shores of the River Shannon.
Westmeath3 places
Mullaghmeen ForestForest · CastlepollardEurope's largest planted beech wood sits on the Meath border, with trails going up to the summit.- Dun na Si Amenity and Heritage ParkPark · MoateThe heritage park outside Moate has a reconstructed ringfort, a mass rock and walking trails.
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Wexford18 places
John F. Kennedy ArboretumGarden · New Ross250 hectares of tree collection on the slope of Slieve Coillte, near the ground the Kennedy family came off.
Wexford Wildfowl ReservePark · Wexford townReclaimed mudflat north of the harbour where a third of the world's Greenland white fronted geese spend the winter.
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- Springmount Garden CentreGarden · BallycanewSpringmount Garden Centre is located near Gorey, County Wexford.
- Shelmalier Forth MountainNational park · BarntownShelmalier Forth Mountain is a public green area in Barntown County Wexford.
- Cois na hAbhann Garden Home and Lifestyle CentreGarden · CamolinCois na hAbhann Garden Centre, in Camolin, County Wexford is A Bord Bia 5 star garden centre, offering a complete range of beautiful high quality plants and more.
- Fat TomatoGarden · CamolinDiscover Fat Tomato, a living edible garden in County Wexford where over 500 heritage and organic varieties are grown for flavour.
- Kilmokea Country Manor GardensGarden · CampileStroll around the walled and woodland gardens of Kilmokea Country Manor and admire the amazing display of exotic plants, a delight to both the keen amateur and the more advanced horticulturalist.
- Secret Valley Wildlife ParkZoo or aquarium · ClonrocheSecret Valley Wildlife Park in Clonroche, County Wexford was built on a love of animals and a commitment to their welfare.
- Seal Rescue IrelandZoo or aquarium · CourtownSeal Rescue Ireland, in Courtown, County Wexford, is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick, injured and orphaned seal pups from around Ireland.
- Beechdale Garden CentreGarden · EnniscorthyBeechdale Garden Centre, Clonroche, County Wexford, is a well established, well known family run business with a reputation for value, convenience and quality.
- Coolaught GardensGarden · EnniscorthyCoolaught Gardens is located in Clonroche in County Wexford.
- Kilmurry Nursery and GardenGarden · GoreyKilmurry Nursery and Garden is located in Gorey, County Wexford.
- Marlfield House & GardensGarden · GoreyMarlfield House & Gardens are located in Gorey, County Wexford.
- Wexford Lavender FarmGarden · InchWexford Lavender Farm is a 10 minute drive from Gorey, County Wexford.
- Colclough Walled GardenGarden · New RossColclough Walled Garden, near Saltmills in County Wexford, was built by the Colclough family in the early 19th century.
- Woodville House GardensGarden · New RossWoodville House Gardens near New Ross in County Wexford is a member of the Wexford Garden Trail.
- The Wexford Slobs and Wildfowl ReserveNational park · WexfordThe Wexford Slobs and Wildfowl Reserve in Castlebridge, County Wexford are a natural haven for birds.
- Wexford Garden TrailGarden · WexfordThe Wexford Garden Trail is a fabulous experience for budding and experienced gardeners to get practical tips from some of Ireland’s most respected gardeners.
Wicklow11 places
- Wicklow Mountains National ParkNational park · LaraghOver 20,000 hectares of blanket bog, heath and upland woodland across the middle of the county.
Mount Usher GardensGarden · AshfordTwenty acres along the Vartry river, planted informally in the wild garden style.
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- Sculpture In WoodlandForest park · AshfordUnique in Ireland, Sculpture in Woodland is situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Devil's Glen Wood, Ashford, County Wicklow.
- Wren’s Wood GardenGarden · AshfordOriginally Wren’s Wood is located was part of the Dunran Demesne.
- Beyond the Trees AvondaleForest park · RathdrumDiscover Ireland's exciting world class visitor experience at Beyond the Trees Avondale and venture upwards on the 1.4km treetop walk in Avondale Forest Park, County Wicklow.
- Parnell National Memorial ParkPark · RathdrumParnell National Memorial Park, in Rathdrum, County Wicklow, features a short looped walk, a beautiful stream, restful seating areas and a children's playground.
- Festina Lente GardensGarden · WicklowFestina Lente Garden is one of the few surviving restored walled Gardens in Ireland still in use today as it would have been in the late Victorian period.
- Hunting Brook GardenGarden · WicklowHunting Brook Garden is located in Blessington, County Wicklow and is an inspiring tropical, prairie and woodland gardens.
- National Botanic Gardens - KilmacurraghGarden · WicklowIn the heart of the garden county of Ireland, Kilmacurragh is home to one of the most important plant collections in the country.
- Tearmann Community GardenGarden · WicklowThe Tearmann Community Garden is a green space designed for biodiversity and the organic growing of food.
- The Dower House GardensGarden · WicklowThe Dower House Gardens are 19th century gardens surrounding an 18th century house with lawns, magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons and wisteria.
Munster
Clare19 places
Burren National ParkNational park · CorofinLimestone pavement, hazel scrub and lakes that come and go south of Mullaghmore, with waymarked trails from the Gortlecka car park.- Vandeleur Walled GardenGarden · KilrushThe walled garden was restored inside a wooded estate on the edge of Kilrush.
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- Doon ForestForest park · BroadfordDoon is located about 3.5km northwest of Broadford, County Clare.
- Burren Experience Guided WalksNational park · CorofinBurren Experience Guided Walks take in some of the more remote and beautiful parts of the Mountain within the Burren National Park.
- Cratloe WoodsForest park · CratloeCratloe Wood is a state owned forest on the slopes of Woodcock Hill, beside the small village of Cratloe in County Clare.
- Doolin PierNature and wildlife · DoolinTake in the beauty of the rugged, limestone landscape of The Burren and the Atlantic Ocean from Doolin Pier.
- Ballyallia LakeNature and wildlife · EnnisBallyalia Lake is close to the village of Barefield and just outside Ennis in County Clare.
- Dromore Wood Nature Reserve & Visitor CentreForest park · EnnisDromore Wood Nature Reserve, near Ennis in County Clare, was established as a nature reserve because of the diversity and richness of its flora and fauna.
- Caher Bridge GardenGarden · FanoreSet in the beautiful Burren region of County Clare, Caher Bridge Garden is found near Fanore.
- Cahermurphy ForestForest park · FeakleAdjacent to the village of Flagmount in County Clare, on the shores of Lough Graney, lies Cahermurphy Forest.
- Vandeleur Walled GardensGarden · KilrushWalk, explore, and relax in the enchanted Vandeleur Walled Garden, one of County Clare's most beautiful botanical tributes to Ireland's rich natural history.
- Birdwatching at the Cliffs of MoherNature and wildlife · LiscannorThe Cliffs of Moher in County Clare are one of Ireland’s most important bird-breeding sites.
- Birdwatching at the Bridges of RossNature and wildlife · Loop HeadLocated on the north side of the Loop Head Peninsula, the Bridges of Ross is an internationally renowned seabird-watching site.
- Irish Seed SaversGarden · ScarriffIrish Seed Savers at Capparoe, Scarriff, County Clare, is an oasis of biodiversity for the whole family to enjoy.
- Clare Walks LtdNature and wildlife · TullaThe East Clare Way is a 172km circular route that crosses the Slieve Bernagh Mountains before descending to the Clare lakeland areas around Tulla and Feakle.
- Ballyvaughan PierNature and wildlife · ClareWalk out to the edge of Ballyvaughan Pier and enjoy the breeze that sweeps across the coastline of County Clare.
- ClahaneNature and wildlife · ClareTake in the dramatic scenery of Clahane, County Clare and the panoramic views that stretch to Liscannor Bay, Spanish Point and Mutton Island.
- Lough BunnyNature and wildlife · ClareHalf way between the towns of Corofin and Gort, the waters of Lough Bunny lap gently alongside the road.
- O'Brien's TowerNature and wildlife · ClareO’Brien’s Tower stands on a headland at the Cliffs of Moher offering up magnificent views south towards Hags Head and north towards Doolin.
Cork23 places
Gougane BarraForest · BallingearyA stone oratory sits on an island in the lake, with forest trails and mountain road all around it.
Fota Wildlife ParkWildlife park · CarrigtwohillThe cheetahs, giraffes and monkeys on Fota Island are kept in open paddocks rather than cages.
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- Regional Park BallincolligPark · BallincolligThe Regional Park Ballincollig is located on the South bank of the River Lee and much of it lies on the river’s floodplain.
- Baltimore Heritage TrailNature and wildlife · BaltimoreEnjoy a walk through the historic village of Baltimore.
- Inish Beg GardensGarden · BaltimoreLocated in beautiful West County Cork, the Inish Beg Estate comprises 40 hectares.
- Toe Head BayNature and wildlife · CastletownshendEnjoy expansive views of the Celtic Views and the Atlantic Ocean from Toe Head Bay in County Cork.
- Cork City LoughNature and wildlife · Cork CityCork City Lough is a shallow, freshwater limestone lake that is situated to the south west of Cork City centre.
- Shehy Highland ParkNature and wildlife · DunmanwayTucked away in West Cork’s Shehy Mountains, and just 4km from the scenic Cousane Gap, Shehy Highland Park is a working sheep farm and outdoor haven.
- Carraig Abhainn GardensGarden · DurrusCarraig Abhainn Gardens is a delightful three acre garden in Durrus village on the Wild Atlantic Way.
- Illnacullin - Garinish IslandGarden · Garinish IslandBuy your ticket to the island and take a seat on either a small ferry boat or a 60 seater water bus.
- Glengarriff Woods Nature ReserveForest park · GlengarriffGlengarriff Woods are situated in a deep rough glacial valley which opens out into the north side of Bantry Bay near Glengarriff village, County Cork.
- Kilbrittain WhaleNature and wildlife · KilbrittainA unique opportunity to see the entire skeleton of a fin whale which beached locally in January 2009.
- Farran Forest ParkForest park · MacroomFarran Forest is an area of approximately 44 hectares situated on the banks of the Lee reservoir in County Cork.
- Millennium Garden of TimeGarden · YoughalThe Millennium Garden of Time is located in Youghal, County Cork.
- Aultaghreagh Cottage GardenGarden · CorkAultaghreagh Cottage Garden is found near Aultagh, Dunmanway, County Cork.
- Bumblebee Flower FarmGarden · CorkBumblebee Flower Farm is located in the heart of West Cork near the town of Drimoleague.
- Fitzgerald's ParkPark · CorkFitzgerald's Park is the original site of the 1902 International Exhibition held in Cork and named after Lord Mayor, Edward Fitzgerald.
- Fota Arboretum & GardensGarden · CorkEnjoy the ambience of the gardens, be inspired by the planting combinations, relax on the lawns, and meander through the extensive arboretum and its rare and beautiful plants.
- Glengarriff Bamboo ParkGarden · CorkGlengarriff Bamboo Park is an exotic garden of the South West, with 30 different varieties of bamboo combined with palm trees and other tropical plants.
- Glenview GardensGarden · CorkGlenview Gardens is a 3 acre, multi themed open garden situated 2.5km from Enniskeane, County Cork.
- GourNature and wildlife · CorkStop by Gour in County Cork and enjoy incredible views of the surrounding natural landscape.
- Seefin ViewpointNature and wildlife · CorkPark up at Seefin Viewpoint in County Cork and enjoy amazing views of Bantry Bay and Dunmanus Bay.
- Whiddy Island ViewNature and wildlife · CorkTake a moment to appreciate the beautiful landscape that envelops Whiddy Island View in County Cork.
Kerry20 places
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- Greta's HerbsGarden · AnnascaulGreta's Herbs is a small intimate nursery in Ballintermon, Annascual, County Kerry.
- Kerry International Dark-Sky ReserveNature and wildlife · BallinskelligsDiscover Kerry's DARK side at Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve recently designated as Ireland’s first Dark-Sky region (Gold Tier).
- Kells Bay House And GardensGarden · CappamoreCommanding a wonderful vista overlooking Dingle Bay and peninsula, Kells Bay Gardens cover 20 hectares in a short v-shaped valley between the Ring of Kerry and the sea.
- Crag CaveNature and wildlife · CastleislandStep into 1 million years of history and wonder at Crag Cave, Ireland’s most exciting show cave.
- Cuan an Daingin (Dingle Harbour)Nature and wildlife · DingleAdmire the beautiful landscape and the docked fishing boats from Dingle Harbour in County Kerry.
- Dingle Oceanworld AquariumZoo or aquarium · DingleGet up close and personal with magnificent marine life at Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium, at The Wood, Dingle, County Kerry.
- Gleninchaquin ParkForest park · KenmareVisitors can enjoy a variety of walking trails through streams and woodlands with scenic viewpoints along the way.
- Knockreer House and GardensGarden · KillarneyFound in County Kerry's Killarney National Park, Knockreer House and Gardens are within walking distance of Killarney Town.
- Muckross And Dinis TourNational park · KillarneyTake the Killarney to Kenmare road to the main entrance to the National Park.
- Garden of the SensesGarden · TraleeAn inviting space that aims to appeal to all five senses, the Garden of the Senses is found in Tralee, County Kerry.
- Rose of Tralee StatuePark · TraleeThe Rose of Tralee Statue can be found in the beautiful surroundings of the Rose Garden in Tralee Town Park, County Kerry.
- An Chonair (Conor Pass)Nature and wildlife · KerrySet in the mountains of the Dingle Peninsula, the Conor Pass connects the south coast of Dingle town with the settlements along the north.
- Blasket Islands Eco Marine ToursNature and wildlife · KerryBlasket Islands Eco Marine Tours is an Irish wildlife tour specialising in whale watching, dolphin, and bird watching trips on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry.
- CarrauntoohilNature and wildlife · KerryLace up your hiking boots and climb Carrauntoohil in Kerry.
- Derreen GardensGarden · KerryDerreen Gardens, in County Kerry, cover more than 60 acres of garden with over 12km of paths which wind through mature and varied woodland.
- Garden of EuropeGarden · KerryDating back to 1995, the Garden of Europe is a splendid space found in Listowel, County Kerry.
- Puffin IslandNature and wildlife · KerryPuffin Island is an Irish Wildbird Conservancy reserve on a small island near Portmagee, County Kerry.
- The Lakes Of KillarneyNature and wildlife · KerryThe three main lakes of Killarney, County Kerry occupy a broad valley stretching south between the mountains.
- The Way the Fairies WentGarden · KerryThe Way the Fairies Went is a collection of pyramid shaped sculptures in the pretty village of Sneem, on the Ring of Kerry scenic drive.
Limerick11 places
Curraghchase Forest ParkForest · AskeatonWoodland and parkland near Askeaton with walking trails, a lake, and the burnt out shell of the de Vere house.
People's ParkPark · LimerickThe Victorian park beside Pery Square has a bandstand and a memorial column in it.
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- Ballynacourty GardensGarden · AskeatonAn expanse of about 1.6 hectares, Ballynacourty comprises a series of small gardens, all of which are interlinked.
- Coolwater GardenGarden · FedamoreCoolwater, a distinctly unique garden, flows effortlessly from one theme to another with something new at every turn.
- Knockpatrick GardensGarden · FoynesKnockpatrick Gardens is a privately owned garden in Foynes, County Limerick.
- Curragh Chase Forest ParkForest park · KilcornanOver 300 hectares of forests and lakelands now surround the shell of Curraghchase House, in County Limerick.
- Wild Encounters Mini ZooZoo or aquarium · KilmeedyAnimal lovers of all ages will enjoy Wild Encounters Mini Zoo, which is a short drive from Newcastle West in County Limerick.
- Arthur's Quay ParkPark · Limerick CitySit back and relax or enjoy a peaceful stroll in the park.
- Shannon Estuary WayNature and wildlife · Limerick CityAlong the Shannon Estuary Way drive, you will find yourself passing through delightful towns and pretty villages.
- Galty Castle WoodForest park · LimerickGalty Castle Wood is a public recreation space located about 2km north of Skeheenarinky, in County Limerick.
- Shannon's Lough Derg Pike and Coarse FisheryNature and wildlife · LimerickLough Derg stretches between Killaloe in County Clare and Portumna in County Galway.
Tipperary7 places
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- Caher ParkForest park · CahirCaher Park is situated on the limestone escarpment which rises above the Suir Valley, in County Tipperary.
- The Apple FarmNature and wildlife · CahirThe Apple Farm near Cahir, County Tipperary, is a hub of activity.
- Celtic Plantarum DundrumGarden · DundrumFound in Dundrum Village, County Tipperary, the Celtic Plantarum is home to numerous plants, shrubs and trees as well as birds and wildlife.
- Marl BogNature and wildlife · DundrumMarl Bog is a section of Dundrum Forest which is centred around Dundrum village in County Tipperary.
- Golden Grove ForestForest park · RoscreaGolden Grove is a pleasant woodland area about 3.5km from Roscrea, in County Tipperary.
- GortavoherForest park · TipperaryGortavoher forest is 5km south of Tipperary Town on the R664 road to the Glen of Aherlow.
- O'Driscoll Garden CentreGarden · TipperaryO'Driscoll Garden Centre is located in Thurles, County Tipperary and is an excellent place to pick up rare and unusual plants.
Waterford6 places
Mount Congreve GardensGarden · WaterfordA woodland garden and a walled garden on the estate above the Suir at Kilmeaden.
Lafcadio Hearn Japanese GardensGarden · TramoreLinked gardens in Tramore laid out to follow the writer Lafcadio Hearn's route from Ireland to Japan.
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- Ardmore Open Farm & Mini ZooZoo or aquarium · ArdmoreArdmore Open Farm & Mini Zoo is set across 22 acres of countryside in Ardmore, County Waterford, and provides a relaxed, welcoming day out for families.
- Waterford Garden TrailGarden · Waterford CityWaterford Garden Trail features 14 delightful Garden attractions throughout County Waterford.
- Waterford Nature ParkPark · Waterford CityWaterford Nature Park is an oasis of approximately 150 acres, located near Waterford City, in County Waterford.
- Ballyscanlon ForestForest park · WaterfordBallyscanlon Forest is located 6.5km west of Tramore on the road to Dungarvan in County Waterford.
Connacht
Galway8 places
Connemara National ParkNational park · LetterfrackBog, heath and mountain on the north west coast, with waymarked trails climbing Diamond Hill.
Coole ParkPark · GortLady Gregory's house stood on this wooded estate outside Gort. The autograph tree and the lake walks are still there.
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- Galway's Living BogNature and wildlife · CastlegarCarrownagappul Bog, near Mountbellew, is Galway's Living Bog.
- Circle of Life National Organ Donor Commemorative GardenGarden · Galway CityCircle of Life is Ireland's National Organ Donor commemorative garden and is Galway's International Heritage Garden.
- Galway AtlantaquariaZoo or aquarium · SalthillVisit Galway Atlantaquaria, Ireland’s largest native species aquarium at the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way in Salthill, Galway City.
- Brigit's Garden (Gairdín Bhríde)Garden · GalwayThe Garden Café specialises in high quality fresh food, using the best local produce with salads and herbs from the gardens.
- Derryclare LoughNature and wildlife · GalwayFind Derryclare Lough, 20km east of Clifden in Galway.
- Rinville ParkPark · GalwayBe sure to keep an eye out for the wildlife that have made Rinville Park their home, such as ravens, grey herons and otters, and stop and smell the park's wildflowers.
Leitrim2 places
Mayo14 places
Wild Nephin National ParkNational park · BallycroyBlanket bog and the Nephin Beg range across northwest Mayo, with the visitor centre at Ballycroy.- Mayo Dark Sky ParkPark · NewportOut in the Nephin bog, a protected dark sky area with marked points to stand at after nightfall.
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- Belleek WoodsForest park · BallinaThis peaceful woodland stretches for 6 miles making it one of the largest urban forests in Europe.
- Ballycroy Visitor Centre Wild Nephin National ParkNational park · BallycroyThe Ballycroy Visitor Centre at Wild Nephin National Park, County Mayo, captivates visitors of all ages, providing insights into the park’s rich biodiversity and the cultural heritage of the region.
- Ceann Iorrais (Erris Head)Nature and wildlife · BelmulletCeann Iorrais, also known as Erris Head, is the northernmost tip of the Mullet Peninsula in northwest County Mayo.
- Mayo Memorial Peace ParkPark · CastlebarThe Mayo Memorial Peace Park, in Castlebar County Mayo, commemorates the men and women of Mayo killed in the world wars of the last century.
- Aasleagh FallsNature and wildlife · MayoCross the Aasleagh Falls Bridge just before the river meets Killary Harbour and take in great views of the waterfalls.
- An Chéibh Bheag (Cloghmore Pier)Nature and wildlife · MayoCloghmore Pier is situated on the south of Achill Island and provides a ferry service to Clare Island.
- ClagganNational park · MayoThis point in Claggan in north-west County Mayo offers panoramic views over Ballycroy National Park, south towards Claggan Mountain, and west, across the inlet, to Achill Island.
- Dumhach Bheag (Dooghbeg)Nature and wildlife · MayoThe Doaghbeg viewpoint in County Mayo offers open and panoramic views across Clew Bay.
- Dún na mBó (Doonamo Point)Nature and wildlife · MayoDún na mBó (Doonamo) is a unique cliff-top place from which one can view the incredible Eagle Island Lighthouse and out into the Atlantic.
- Joyce Country and Western Lakes GeoparkForest park · MayoThe Joyce Country and Western Lakes Geopark has a fascinating geology history over an impressive 700 million years old.
- Mulranny SaltmarshNature and wildlife · MayoMulranny Saltmarsh is one of the largest saltmarshes that can be found along Clew Bay, County Mayo.
- The Barony Of Erris BirdwatchingNature and wildlife · MayoThe Barony of Erris is one of the most popular areas in Ireland for the birdwatcher.
Roscommon4 places
Lough Key Forest and Activity ParkPark · BoyleLough Key's forest park runs along the shore near Boyle, with a canopy walk up in the trees and wooded islands out on the water.- Derryvunny Old Woodland TrailForest · BoyleShort trail through old oak woodland on the shore of Lough Key.
- Glendeer Open Pet FarmWildlife park · AthloneOn a farm outside Athlone you walk among the deer and the farm animals.
Sligo6 places
HazelwoodForest · SligoThe wooded peninsula on Lough Gill has a lakeside path with wooden sculptures standing along it.- Slish WoodForest · SligoThe forest runs along the south shore of Lough Gill, with a marked walk down to the water.
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- Secret Gardens SligoGarden · Sligo TownSecret Gardens Sligo consists of a group of gardens open to the public for charity on selected dates throughout the summer.
- Dooney Rock ForestForest park · SligoTake the short but steep climb to the top of Dooney Rock where there’s a bench to sit and enjoy the views of Lough Gill and see where WB Yeats got inspiration for his poem, The Fiddler of Dooney.
- Doorly ParkForest park · SligoDoorly Park is located along by the riverside in Sligo town, about a 15 minute walk from the town centre.
- Hazelwood ForestForest park · SligoThe Hazelwood Forest is 5km outside Sligo Town, located at Half Moon Bay along the shores of Lough Gill.
Ulster
Cavan4 places
Dun a Ri Forest ParkForest · KingscourtMixed woodland along the Cabra river outside Kingscourt, with waterfalls, a wishing well and marked trails.
Killykeen Forest ParkForest · KilleshandraForest across the wooded islands and inlets of Lough Oughter, with a nature trail and paths along the water.
Castle Saunderson DemesnePark · BelturbetThe old Saunderson estate at Cloverhill, now a scout centre, with a short signed trail through the grounds.
Donegal26 places
Glenveagh National Park and CastleNational park · ChurchillA glacial valley with a lake in it, red deer and a Victorian castle. The castle is a shuttle bus or a four kilometre walk.
Ards Forest ParkForest · CreesloughWoodland on a peninsula in Sheephaven Bay, with marked trails, dunes and several small beaches inside it.
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- Lough Melvin and River Drowes - Drowes EstuaryNature and wildlife · BallyshannonThe Drowes Fishery is located in Bundoran, County Donegal and is one of Ireland’s premier spring salmon fisheries.
- Wild IrelandZoo or aquarium · BurnfootWild Ireland in County Donegal is a wildlife sanctuary for rescued animals.
- Inch Wildfowl ReserveNature and wildlife · BurtThis site is situated in the inner, eastern part of Lough Swilly, approximately 8 km to the south of Buncrana.
- Dunmore GardensGarden · CarrigansDunmore Gardens is a beautiful walled garden surrounding a Georgian house at Carrigans, County Donegal.
- Lough BeaghNature and wildlife · ChurchillLough Beagh is located in the heart of Glenveagh National Park in the northwest of County Donegal.
- Lower CrannyGarden · CloverhillLower Cranny gardens near Inver, County Donegal, is full of herbaceous perennials, shrubs and mature trees and a conservatory of pot plants all combined to make a restful garden.
- Sea View GardenGarden · DromoreSea View Garden, Mountcharles, County Donegal, is a unique garden retaining old world charm, overlooking Donegal Bay.
- Cionn Fhánada (Fanad Head)Nature and wildlife · Fanad HeadDiscover Cionn Fhánada (Fanad Head) on the Fanad Peninsula, between Lough Swilly and Mulroy Bay on the north coast of County Donegal.
- Magilligan Point ViewNature and wildlife · GreencastleThis scenic point provides clear views of Magilligan Point in Northern Ireland, as well as the adjacent coastline and surrounding hillside.
- GreenfortGarden · KerrykeelSet near Kerrykeel, County Donegal, Greenfort is home to a walled garden and mature trees that date from the early 1800s.
- Ballymacool Town ParkPark · Letterkenny
- Bernard McGlinchey Town ParkPark · LetterkennyBernard McGlinchey Town Park, also known as Letterkenny Town Park, is a public park located in Letterkenny, County Donegal.
- Tropical WorldZoo or aquarium · LetterkennyAdditional features include an indoor play park, Jurassic Land with moving dinosaurs, a bug and reptile room, a souvenir shop, a café, picnic facilities, and disabled access throughout.
- Salthill GardenGarden · MountcharlesSet just a short distance from the sea near Mountcharles, County Donegal, Salthill Garden is a contemporary space that has been individually styled by Elizabeth Temple.
- Oakfield ParkNature and wildlife · RaphoeEnjoy a family day of outdoor fun at Oakfield Park in Raphoe, County Donegal.
- Carrablagh House - Gardens & WoodlandGarden · DonegalCarrablagh House - Gardens & Woodland is an outstanding example of a well established country garden, dating back to the mid-19th century.
- Donegal Garden TrailGarden · DonegalThe Donegal Garden Trail, which winds its colourful way around the county, offers garden lovers over 20 opportunities to access and enjoy a broad range of public and privately owned gardens.
- ErrigalNature and wildlife · DonegalStanding at 751m high Errigal is the tallest in the county and is one of the Seven Sisters.
- Glenveagh Castle GardensGarden · DonegalWith all year round access and free entry, the Glenveagh Castle Gardens are a wonderful day out.
- Inishowen HeadNature and wildlife · DonegalVisitors are greeted by open coastal views of Lough Foyle across to Magilligan Point.
- IOSAS CentreGarden · DonegalThe IOSAS Centre and Celtic Prayer Garden, in Muff, County Donegal, depicts the lives of Ireland's Celtic saints.
- Malaidh Ghleann Gheis (Glengesh Pass)Nature and wildlife · DonegalDrive or cycle through Malaidh Ghleann Gheis (Glengesh Pass) and stop for a view over Loughros Beg Bay, framed between the steep-sided Ghleann Gheis and Mulmosog mountains.
- Meenadreen Wind Farm - Energia RenewablesNature and wildlife · DonegalLeghowney Loop in County Donegal is a scenic 7km walk through the Meenadreen Wind Farm which starts and ends at Leghowney Community Hall.
- St. Columb's GardensGarden · DonegalUnder the care of the OPW, St Columb's Garden overlooks the shores of Lough Gartan, near Churchill, County Donegal.
Monaghan4 places
Rossmore Forest ParkForest · MonaghanRossmore's old estate outside the town has colour coded trails, a lake and a family cycle route through it.
Lough Muckno Leisure ParkPark · CastleblayneyBlayney and Hope once held this estate on the shore of Lough Muckno. It is public parkland now, with forest and lakeside trails.
Dartrey ForestForest · RockcorryDawson's old estate between Cootehill and Rockcorry has lakes linked by the Dromore river and a famine wall along the road.

