Antrim viewed 2,904
In 2009, Colin Glen Forest Park celebrates its 20th anniversary of dedicated conservation by the Colin Glen Trust, the managing body of the park. The park exemplifies a successful regeneration programme, transforming over the years from a mis-used river...
Waterford viewed 3,201
“The Copper Coast” is the name given to the coastline between Tramore and Dungarvan, in Co Waterford. It’s that bit that no-one imagines exists! And it is one of the most striking and accessible bits of seaside in the country. It hangs on 6 villages on...
Donegal viewed 2,310
Glenveagh National Park consists of some 16,540 hectares (40,873 acres) of mountains, lakes, glens and woods, with a herd of red deer. A Scottish style castle is surrounded by one of the finest gardens in Ireland, which contrast with the rugged surroundings....
Wicklow viewed 3,656
Kippure Estate Adventure offer Team Building & Outdoor Adventures in Wicklow. Established in 1999, Kippure Estate is one of Ireland’s most experienced providers of corporate team building and outdoor adventures including exciting high and low ropes...
Meath viewed 2,301
Loughcrew is the Centre of Adventure. Pass the potion on the Witches Ropes Course, Find your way through The Forest Crystal Maze challenge course, fly over The Tree Top zip line, try your hand at Archery and many more activities on the Adventure Course....
Meath viewed 2,168
Once part of the lands belonging to the Plunkett family, Loughcrew has a rich history and is home to Loughcrew Cairns, the largest complex of passage graves in Ireland. The ideal place for day trips with it's stunning gardens, historic buildings and gilding...
Galway viewed 451
Slieve Aughty Riding Centre is Family owned and operated and makes the perfect day out for the entire family. Offering pony rides, trekking, riding lessons, organic food, walking trails, birthday parties with ponies and donkeys, small conferences, Halloween...
Dublin viewed 1,539
The Casino is considered to be one of the finest 18th century neo-classical buildings in Europe. Designed by Sir William Chambers as a pleasure house for James Caulfield, 1st Earl of Charlemont, The Casino meaning 'small house', surprisingly contains...
Galway viewed 3,614
Turoe Pet Farm is a leisure park and pet farm providing fun days out near Loughrea Galway. The farm offers a fantastic range of fun day out activities including outdoor playground, indoor picnic areas, the Jungletown indoor play area and also super fun...
Mayo viewed 12,592
Enjoy a full day’s family fun, culture and adventure at Westport House & Pirate Adventure Park. It truly delivers something for everyone: grandparents to toddlers can have a relaxing, active or exciting day – all depending on your interests and energy...
Dublin viewed 1,761
Aras an Uachtarain, literally translated in Irish means the 'Building of the President' and is the official residence of the president of Ireland. The building is located in the Phoenix Park Dublin which is the largest public park in Europe. Áras...
Dublin viewed 12,008
Ardgillan Castle is a large castellated country house and gardens on Dublin's east coast. Featured by dayout.ie on the Ireland AM programme as part of Ireland's Top 10 free days out, Ardgillan Castle is located north of Dublin just outside the town of...
Wicklow viewed 4,916
Avondale House and Forest Park in Wicklow is a museum to the great Irish political leader Charles Stewart Parnell who was born and lived at Avondale House from 1846-1891. The house is open to the public with admission charge between April to October and...
Offaly viewed 2,543
Ballindoolin House & Gardens in Edenderry is an award winning historic Irish country house with a beautiful Victorian walled garden..It's a must on anyones list of things to do in Offally. A wonderful array of garden plants, shrubs and trees provide...
Offaly viewed 2,328
Ballybrittan Castle is an extended tower-house built in the late 15th Century as an O’Connor clan stronghold. The site takes takes its name from the townland of Ballybrittan, near Edenderry, Co. Offaly. Although a major portion of the castle was taken...
Mayo viewed 666
Ballycroy National Park was established in November 1998, it is Ireland’s sixth National Park and is located on the Western seaboard in northwest Mayo. It comprises of 11,000 hectares of Atlantic blanket bog and mountainous terrain, covering a vast uninhabited...
Armagh viewed 1,456
Ballydougan Pottery is a winner of the British Airways Northern Ireland Tourist Award..Watch the skilled craftsman at work or be creative and join one of our many pottery classes and workshops. Enjoy Bloomvale House an historic grade 11 thatched house...
Cork viewed 1,050
Bantry House and Gardens is open to the public from mid March until 31 October..The house has a collection of tapestries, furniture and art treasures for viewing and your visit includes a self guided tour of the house and complimentary information sheets...
Louth viewed 2,183
Beaulieu House has been home to the same family since 1650 and is now open to visitors who can view this rare survivor of Irish history as well as a rare car museum. The house is the family home of racing driver Gabriel Konig, famous for her exploits in...
Westmeath viewed 2,474
A magical 160 acre lakeside estate with fully restored Georgian Villa and Victorian Walled Garden open year round with a full calendar of events with Green Santa in Narnia at Christmas, Easter Eggspress Steam Train and Trick or Treat Trail at Hallowe'en.
Offaly viewed 2,320
Birr Castle Demesne in Offaly boasts award winning gardens and over 50 hectares or parkland, providing a perfect outdoor setting for walking and family days out. Ireland's Historic Science Centre is located on the grounds as well as ‘leviathan', Ireland's...
Tipperary viewed 1,763
The area is called Bishop's Wood because at one stage it was designated church property. The Earl of Montalt owned the state until 1905 and the remains of the gamekeeper's lodge still stands in the woods.There is a wide variety of Flora and Fauna to be...
Cork viewed 1,769
Blarney Castle was built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland's greatest and most infamous chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy. Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney, making it a world landmark and one of Ireland's greatest...
Carlow viewed 1,769
Borris House is a beautiful and historic Irish country house located in the spectacular scenery. Landscaped grounds and situated near the river barrow make this an ideal setting for weddings, concert, civil ceremonies, exhibitions, historical house tours...
Limerick viewed 1,276
This award winning garden, one acre in size, overlooks the River Shannon. In the All Ireland gardens competition the garden has won first prize for the Limerick/Clare region ten times, won the best greenhouse in Ireland and was second for the Munster region....
Galway viewed 1,787
Brigit's Garden Galway is a themed outdoor garden celebrating Celtic heritage and mythology. Set within 11 acres of native woodland & wildflower meadows the gardens offer an great day out for families and kids in Galway. Lots of activities including...
Clare viewed 2,510
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is an interactive real life history park in Bunratty Co Clare..Set in the most complete and authentic medieval castle in Ireland, it offers a fascinating insight into life during the middle ages. The park includes several...
Dublin viewed 4,472
Cabinteely House, Dublin is a 45 hectare park. The buildings are being renovated and converted for museum and educational purposes. Its Adventure Playground is one of the best in Dublin with sections specifically designed for different age groups such...
Carlow viewed 304
Join local guide Pat Doyle for a day trip to visit the Carlow Valley, from the 5,000 year old dolmen to the cathedral at Old Leighlin visiting Leighlinbridge, Muine Bheag and Borris, continuing to the Blackstairs Mountains and taking in the beautiful gardens...
Fermanagh viewed 2,578
Castle Archdale Country Park is situated about 10 miles north west of Enniskillen and extends to cover 230 acres along the shores of Lower Lough Erne. Boats are available for hire for those wishing to explore the nearby islands, some of which are National...
Fermanagh viewed 1,193
One of Irelands finest neo-classical houses. If you are looking for stately grandeur then you are in for a rare treat. Surrounded by its stunning landscape park on the edge of Enniskillen, this majestic 18th century home of the Earls of Belmore, designed...
Monaghan viewed 2,185
Castle Leslie Estate provides luxury castle accommodation set in over 1000 acres of serene countryside. Old world grandeur and authentic original interiors offer the visitor a unique experience. The Estate offers an idyllic setting for outdoor activity...
Down viewed 1,528
Superb Georgian house with both Classical and Gothic facades and interiors set in a 750 acre estate with breathtaking views. Boasting a stunning location overlooking Strangford Lough, nestled amid woodlands, gardens and the beauty of the lakeshore. The...
Kilkenny viewed 4,718
Castlecomer Discovery Park is a multi-activity forest park with 30 hectares of mixed woodland in the south-east of Ireland just 20kms North of the medieval city of Kilkenny and 24kms from Carlow town. Access to the Park is free of charge and visitors can...
Kildare viewed 1,512
Castletown is Ireland's largest and earliest Palladian style house. Built between 1722 and 1729 for William Conolly, Speaker of the Irish House of Commons and the wealthiest commoner in Ireland. The façade was almost certainly designed by the Italian...
Offaly viewed 2,912
Ireland's most enigmatic and impressive Gothic revival castles. Designed in 1798 by one of Ireland's leading architects of the day, Francis Johnston. Almost lost through vandalism while it stood vacant during a large part of the 20th century. It is in...
Galway viewed 1,676
Covering some 2957 hectares of secenic mountains, expanses of bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands, Connemara National Park is a sight to be hold. Establlished and opend to the public in 1980. Some of the Park's mountains namely Bencullagh, Benbrack...
Galway viewed 1,994
A Nature Reserve of approx. 405 hectares.The seven woods celebrated by W.B. Yeats are part of the 6 kilometres of nature trails taking in woods, river, turlough, bare limestone and Coole lake. There are two trails to follow. 'The Family Trail' is an easy...
Cork viewed 1,922
Cork Public Museum is housed in a two storey Georgian house commanding a central position in Fitzgerald Park, Cork. Originally built in 1845 by the Beamish family, the building, then known as “The Shrubberies” was their family home for decades. The property...
Down viewed 1,376
Crawfordsburn Country Park is situated on the southern shores of Belfast Lough. It is full of variety, featuring 3.5.km of coastline, often rugged and rocky, the two best beaches in the Belfast area, a deep wooded glen with an impressive waterfall at its...
Derry viewed 1,898
Creggan Country Park is a community business offering watersports, outdoor pursuits and angling activities to day visitors. Located just 5 minutes drive from Derry's bustling city centre, this spectaculr 100 acre site is open all year round, seven days...
Derry viewed 439
We are in association with Crindle Stables and now offer a wide range of activities for all ages from Archery, Zorbing, Circus Skills, Metal Detecting,pony games, horse riding, arts and crafts, surfing, forest walking,Hover-crafting, Laser Clay Pigeon...
Down viewed 1,011
On stunning beautiful Strangford Lough, amidst rolling countryside, Delamont offers you the chance to get away from it all in tranquil, rural surroundings. The parks relaxing atmosphere makes it a place to dream and settle into the slow rhythm of the countryside....
Longford viewed 1,788
Derrycassin Wood was once part of a larger estate run by the Dopping Hepenstall family who built Derrycasssin House I 1970. Little trace of the house exists today apart from some steps the remains oid the cellar and some red brick rubble. Some feature...
Kildare viewed 5,251
The park covers 243ha of mixed woodland (60% broadleaf and 40% conifer). It is part of the old Aylmer family estate. The last of the Aylmers, Miss Caroline died in 1935 leaving the property to the Church of Ireland, who in turn sold it to the State. There...
Carlow viewed 2,137
Duckett's Grove Carlow is the old ancestral home of the Duckett Family and was a unique Georgian building containing towers and turrets, formely part of a 12,000 acre estate which was taken over by Carlow County Council in 2005 to be used a a public park....
Tyrone viewed 1,013
A seventy-acre oasis centred round an idyllic Stillwater lake. The magnificent scenery invites the spending of your leisure time, whether you are a resident of South Tyrone, or a visitor from anywhere in the world. Dungannon Park is open all year round...
Carlow viewed 1,772
Dunleckney Manor is a magnificent country house dating from the 17th century. Situated 2km north-east of Bagenalstown it was residence and seat of power of the Bagenal family in Ireland for over three centuries. Tours of the house are available costing...
Laois viewed 2,172
Emo Court and Gardens dates back to 1790, designed by architect James Gandon for the Earls of Portarlington. The house is surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland and contain formal lawns, a lake and woodland walks with many very fine trees and shrubs....
Derry viewed 1,235
Exteding for over 1km on the northern side of the flanks and floor of the Burntollet Glen, Ervey Wood Country Park is a beautifully scenic amenity filled making it the perfect setting for walks during all seasons. The park includes two woodlands (Ervey...
Dublin viewed 1,727
Farmleigh, an estate of 78 acres situated to the north-west of Dublin's Phoenix Park, was purchased from the Guinness family by the Irish Government in 1999 for €29.2m. The house has been carefully refurbished by the Office of Public Works as the premier...
Fermanagh viewed 1,283
Considered one the the best-kept 18th Century Houses in Ulster surrounded by breathtaking views and parklands. The house, formerly the home of the Cole family, Earls of Enniskillen was badly damaged by fire in 1955 and much of what you see today is the...
Cork viewed 1,911
Welcome to Fota House. This fine Regency-style building in a pleasant landscape setting on Fota Island, is complemented by the internationally renowned gardens and arboretum.The House is a celebration of fine craftsmanship and has a particularly well appointed...
Armagh viewed 1,614
Gosford Forest Park comprises some 240 hectares of diverse woodland and open parkland set in gentle rolling drumlin countryside. It was designated the first conservation forest in Northern Ireland in 1986. There are four different way-marked trails through...
Meath viewed 3,808
Affordable family fun for all the family throughout the year, catering for all types of groups, i.e active retirements, school tours, playgroups, special needs etc. Aslo catering for birthday parties. It is the perfect venue for a picnic on your day out....
Wexford viewed 279
Horetown House is one of Wexford's finest Country House Hotels providing luxury accommodation in the heart of the Wexford country side. Exclusive, Luxury Grade A listed Country House with 10 opulent, exclusive individually furnished bedrooms offering elegant...
Carlow viewed 1,368
Huntington Castle is a beautiful example of 17th Century grandeur, comprising the castle building and landscaped gardens with many specimens of Irish shrubs and trees such as oak, hickory and chesnut. The gardens are renowned for the Yew Walk and provide...
Cork viewed 1,759
This garden of rare natural beauty has to be seen to be believed.
Wexford viewed 1,758
Irish National Heritage Park in Wexford depicts man's settlement in Ireland from 7000 BC to the arrival of the Normans in the 12th Century. Stroll through the park with its homesteads, places of ritual, burial modes and long forgotten remains. Attractions...
Dublin viewed 807
The Iveagh Gardens are among the finest and least known of Dublin's parks and gardens. They were designed by Ninian Niven, in 1865, as an intermediate design between the 'French Formal' and the 'English Landscape' styles. They demonstrated the artistic...
Kildare viewed 3,814
Acclaimed as the finest Japanese Gardens in Europe. The significance of the Japanese Gardens is not only artistic and horticultural but also philosophical, religious and historical. Now of international renown and acclaimed as the finest Japanese Gardens...
Wexford viewed 2,547
A unique Cultural Museum and Visitor Centre, celebrating this family history like no other.
Kerry viewed 1,040
Holiday Homes in Kerry. Choose from Killarney, Beaufort, Milltown and Kenmare
Kilkenny viewed 1,949
Kilfane Glen and Waterfall is a pristine example of a romantic era garden dating from the 1790s.
Wicklow viewed 1,461
Home to the Brabazon Family (the Earls of Meath) since 1618 Killruddery House is the most successful Elizabethan-Revival mansion in Ireland and also one of the earliest.
Wicklow viewed 1,329
Kilruddery House & Gardens is a 17th Century period house and gardens situated in Bray, Co. Wicklow. Known as 'the garden of Ireland in the Garden of Ireland'!. A stunning outdoor location offering visitors to opportunity to be transported back through...
Clare viewed 1,073
Medieval fantasy is brought to life at this magnificent castle.A wonderful feature is the beautiful walled garden dating from 1817 now restored to its former splendour. This is a romantic oasis to sit and picnic or just escape the 'madding crowd'. Medieval...
Louth viewed 1,951
Dating back to the 11th century, Knockabbey Castle has 30 acres of gardens with wildflower meadows, herbaceous borders, a Victorian Flower Garden, a restored glasshouse with some of the finest historical water gardens to be found anywhere in the country.
Galway viewed 335
Kylemore Abbey is the #1 day out attraction in the Connemara region and hugely popular year round with visitors. Built in 1867, the Abbey is located on the edge of the beautiful Lough Pollacappul, at the base of the Druchruach Mountain, which towers high...
Waterford viewed 1,438
The gardens are set in seven acres within the 17th century outer defensive walls and have spectacular views of the Castle and surrounding countryside. There is also a contemporary art gallery housed in the West Wing of the Castle.
Sligo viewed 1,123
Heritage and Wine Shop ,Tea Rooms,Garden Emporium ,open daily 10.30 am to 6pm
Offaly viewed 2,121
Lough Boora Parklands Offaly is a unique outdoor landscape at the heart of Ireland. 250 acres of the Turraun have been allowed to revert back to nature making this an ideal area for outdoor enthusiasts, families and school days out. The area has lots of...
Roscommon viewed 6,999
Lough Key Forest Park's unique, natural and historical features provide a great day out. For things to do in Roscommon, enjoy the 19th century beautiful outdoor parkland with majestic trees, follies, bridges and canals as well as numerous walks and trails...
Dublin viewed 831
The construction of the Georgian houses at Merrion Square began in 1762 and continued for 30 years. The earliest plan of the park shows a double line of trees around the perimeter which was later enclosed by railings in the early years of the 19th century....
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In the run up the the Millennium, over 607 hectares, (fifteen hundred acres) of native Irish woodland were restored and designated as 16 'Millennium Forests'. Over 1,200,000 native Irish saplings were planted in the Millennium Forests and and are dedicated...
Waterford viewed 2,879
The Mount Congreve Gardens created by Ambrose Congreve over the past eight two of his ninety three years, are vast and spectacular.
Down viewed 1,224
One of Northern Ireland's most popular National Trust properties.
Wicklow viewed 1,399
This lovely 'Robinsonian' style garden is laid out along the banks of the River Vartry. There are approximately 5000 different species of plants, shrubs and trees originating from many parts of the world. The extensive collection of rhododendrons, azaleas,...
Dublin viewed 1,402
Educating through our collections and activities we aim to increase public awareness of plants and their importance to people globally.
Dublin viewed 9,944
Newbridge House and Farm is multi faceted and ever changing. From the gently undulating wild flower meadows of the Park to the stately grandeur of the Georgian Mansion, Newbridge Demesne truely is an experience for all ages and in all seasons. Families...
Carlow viewed 1,425
Oak Park Forest Park is a large outdoor forest park in the Carlow countryside. The park is very popular as a walking destination, for educational visits or just for a relaxing day out with the family. Colour codes walkways, all wheelchair accessible, take...
Donegal viewed 1,958
Set in 100 acres of magnificent parkland, woodlands and gardens, in the heart of Donegal. Ideal outdoor location for pleasant walks etc. Opens each year in May and throughout Summer months. House not open to public but regular events and activities take...
Dublin viewed 625
OWLS stands for Outdoor Wildlife Learning Survival and is a children's nature education and awareness organisation that is focused on raising environmental awareness in young children and their families in Dublin (and hopefully with time, throughout Ireland)....
Wicklow viewed 337
Powerscourt is one of Ireland's most famous House & Gardens. Be transported back hundreds of years in Powerscourt House, meander in Powerscourt's majestic gardens and feel the cooling mist of Ireland's highest waterfall. You can round off your day...
Wicklow viewed 301
River Valley is a caravan park set in beautiful County Wicklow countryside, with easy access to all tourist amenities. Established in 1978 by Robert and Violet Williams, the Park has grown year on year to be a favourite haven for couples and families....
Wicklow viewed 288
Roundwood 4Star Caravan & Camping Park is situated in the quaint village of Roundwood overlooking Vartry lakes and forest on the verge of the Wicklow national park. Ideal base for Wicklow activities including touring, cycling, hill walking, fishing,...
Down viewed 988
A true plantsman's garden in an informal style – with trees, shrubs and plants from around the world
Derry viewed 1,432
Springhill House is described as one of the prettiest houses in Ulster. Surely a finer complement cannot be paid to this elegant building.Essentially a family home, this building is filled with beautiful paintings, furniture and various decorative arts...
Dublin viewed 1,938
The brothers Arthur and Benjamin Lee Guinness built up an estate of nearly 123.75 hectares from 1835 onwards in the Clontarf/Raheny area and called the estate St. Anne's after the Holy Well of the same name on the lands. Sir Arthur Edward Guinness (Lord...
Louth viewed 2,414
Stephenstown Pond has gone through a transformation over the past ten years and has become and important nature habitat in the area. The conference and enterprise centre has also become a central part of the community.The Stephenstown Pond Trust has ensured...
Roscommon viewed 1,474
Strokestown Park was built by Thomas Mahon MP (1701-1782) on lands which had been granted to his grandfather, Nicholas, in the latter half of the 17th century for his support in the British colonial campaign. It was the family home of the Mahon family...
Meath viewed 1,043
For the first time ever, come and see how the nation’s favourite crisps are made and learn all the guarded secrets from Mr.Tayto himself. Here you will get to see the inside of The Tayto Factory and see the full process of how the crisps and snacks are...
Kildare viewed 3,318
The Irish National Stud is the only Stud Farm in Ireland open to the general public and operating as a Tourist Attraction. This attraction offers daily guided tours of the Stud, walks through the Japanese Gardens & St. Fiachra's Garden which has 4...
Wexford viewed 1,424
The Norman Gallery shows local and international art with solo and group exhibitions during the summer months. Located at Monksgrange in Rathnure, Co. Wexford at the foot of the Blackstairs Mountains. The gallery opened in 2003 when the west wing of Monksgrange...
Laois viewed 236
The Old Rectory holiday rentals nestle in the beautiful heart of the Irish countryside, in the village of Emo, Co Laois, Ireland. Located just 2 kilometres off the M7 and just an hour from Dublin, Kilkenny and Cashel. 'The Old Rectory' was constructed...
Dublin viewed 881
'Author of Many Plays' is the simple accolade to George Bernard Shaw on the plaque outside his birthplace and his Victorian home and early life mirrors this simplicity. The first home of the Shaw family and the renowned playwright has been restored...
Fermanagh viewed 1,176
These impressive remains of a fortified house and bawn are set in the beautiful Tully Point in Lower Lough Erne, County Fermanagh.
Westmeath viewed 2,624
The gardens, like the castle are on a magnificent scale, taking in nearly 12 hectares. Terraced lawns around the castle overlook superb 18th century parkland. Tullynally has been the seat of the Pakenhams, later Earls of Longford, for over 300 years. Set...
Clare viewed 1,086
Beautifully constructed old stone walls contain this sheltered walled garden, once the garden of Kilrush House, home to the Vandeleur landlords.
Wicklow viewed 810
The Wicklow Community Gardening Group was set up in 2006-7, in partnership with Wicklow Working Together in order to help and advise local groups wishing to set up a community garden. In the summer of 2007 the Dominican Ecology Centre in Wicklow Town leased...
Kilkenny viewed 1,501
Renowned for the array of exotic and rare plants.The gardens, offer the visitor a relaxing and beautiful environment in which to spend their day.
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