ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND Gardens to visit                   Home   History   Events   Contact Us     RHSI/ENFO     Library     Links     Journal Affiliated Clubs/Societies   For details about RHSI membership click below: Gardens in Ireland Open for Charity 2006 Click on the arrow in the county of interest to you to view a list of the gardens in that county (and the dates they are open on). For more information please e-mail us at info@rhsi.ie    Carlow Hardymount Castlemore, Tullow. Sheila Reeves Smyth Tel. 05991 51769 Take Bunclody Road out of Tullow, take right turn after Statoil Station, take right at crossroads, Hardymount is on right among lots of trees. Lawns – Shrubs – Trees. Three and a half acres plus. Walled garden with grass, paths, herbaceous borders, espaliered apples, pergola with wisteria, pond with fish Accessible or partially accessible to wheelchairs. Refreshments available usually by prior arrangement. Charity Open Day: Sundays through Summers from 2 to 6.00 p.m. Donation/Adm.: €5 to benefit Cancer Research. Open at other times by prior arrangement. Cork Ballyvolane House, Castlelyons, Nr. Fermoy,East Cork. Justin & Jenny Green Tel. 025 36349 info@ballyvolanehouse.ie www.ballyvolanehouse.ie From Cork, turn right off N8 on to R.628 just before Rathcormack< /option> follow four house signs. Extensive mature gardens with terraced lawns, walled garden and woodland walks through bluebell woods, and 3 trout lakes. < /option> Ongoing planting annually of trees and shrubs. Millenium Laburnum archwalk. Accessible or partially accessible to wheelchairs. Refreshments available usually by prior arrangement. Charity Open Day: To be decided please telephone Donation/Adm.: : €6 to benefit Marymount Hospice. Open for viewing at other times by prior arrangement. Donegal Ballydaheen Gardens, Portsalon, Letterkenny, County Donegal. Ms. Mary Hurley Tel. 074 915 9091 Mnd8733@eircom.net Approximately one mile north of Portsalon in the direction of the lighthouse. One mile from sign post to Portsalon Pier. Entrance is 4th gate to the right. On the shores of Lough Swilly, 6 acres of gardens. Japanese area, rhododendrons a speciality, woodland walks, views of famous ‘Seven Arches’ caves. Charity Open Day:. No specific day. Open Easter weekend & daily from Mid May to end August from 10 – 5.00. (Except Sundays) Donation/Adm: .: €5.00 & Children €1.00 to benefit Donegal Hospice & local charities. Dublin Glenalua Lodge, Glenalua Road, Killiney. Co. Dublin . Paul & Ruth Stewart Tel. 01 285 2046 stewalua@eircom.net Take Dalkey Ave. out of Dalkey which becomes Killiney Hill Road at Fitzpatrick’s Hotel. Reaching Killiney village, Glenalua Road is . on the right. Glenalua Lodge is about 300 yrd. up that road. A welcoming garden of an old house on the side of Roches Hill. . On approx. .7 acres, it is a mixture of light and shade with trees, . shrubs, perennials and troughs.. Refreshments available usually by prior arrangement. Charity Open Day: Sun, May 28th, 2pm – 6pm. Donation/Adm.: €5 to benefit The Cottage Home, DunLaoghaire . Open at other times by prior arrangement only. Grasse Cottage, 130 Rochestown Avenue, Dunlaoghaire. Dick Mallet Tel. 01 285 2396 From N11 take Rochestown Avenue exit at Cabinteely Junction, at Rochestown Avenue traffic lights (T-junction) turn left; third house on left after Texaco Filling Station. ½ acre of mixed planting mainly herbaceous and shrubs, includes ponds, old roses, fruit and vegetable garden and greenhouses. Charity Open Day: Open by prior arrangement only. Donation/Adm.: €4 to benefit Pact & Irish Guide Dogs Association Knockcree Garden, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18. John and Shirley Beatty Tel. 01 295 5884 knockcree-garden@oceanfree.net Due to ongoing road works on the M50, please contact . us by telephone for directions. A natural garden of 2 acres at the foothills of the Dublin Mountains. Dominated by a large outcrop of granite forming a wonderful . backdrop for a large variety of rare and unusual plants. Open in March to July by prior arrangement. Refreshments available usually by prior arrangement. Charity Open Day: Donation from the Season March to end of July. Plant sale Viewing by prior arrangement only. Donation/Adm.: €5 to benefit Cystic Fibrosis. 'Medina', Thormanby Road, Howth.Co. Dublin. Karl Flynn/ Marcella Dunne Tel. 01 832 4720 On left-hand side travelling up Thormanby Road from Howth Harbour, near Howth Summit,10th bungalow before Summit Inn. Garden on one-third acre, with a tropical feel, specialising in palms, bamboo, architectural plants, small Japanese-style area, pool and rockery features and patio garden. Partially wheelchair accessible. Accessible or partially accessible to wheelchairs. Charity Open Day: No single charity open day. Open Saturdays and Sundays during June & July by prior arrangement. Donation/Adm.: €4 for a new charity to be announced.. Open at other times by prior arrangement. Galway Ardcarraig, Oranswell, Bushypark, Galway. Lorna MacMahon Tel. 091 524 336 Off Oughterard/Clifden Road, 5 km from Galway, 2nd turn on left after Glenloe Abbey Hotel, road is marked 'Oranswell'. About 250m up the hill the house is on the left with a limestone entrance. 4 acre woodland garden with stream, pools, Japanese style sections, heather and bog garden, fernery, rockery and herb garden, collections of dwarf conifers, primulas and hostas. Plant sale and refreshments on open day only. Charity Open Day: Wednesday 17th May from 10.00 a.m. 9.00 p.m.. Donation/Adm.: €5 for Galway Mental Health Association Open at other times by prior arrangement. Errislannan Manor, Clifden, County Galway. Mrs. Stephanie Brooks Tel. 095 21134 From Clifden take coast road south (signposted Ballyconneely). After 3 bridges take 1st right tuen up a hill and continue on little road for 1.5 miles. Signposted Errislannan Ponies. Daffodill & Bluebell woods, Camellias, Hydrangeas, walled garden, . shrubs, herbacious borders, roses etc. . Possibly the most westerly garden in Ireland! Accessible or partially accessible to wheelchairs. Dogs may be admitted, if so, then on a lead; (this does not apply to guide dogs). Refreshments available usually by prior arrangement. Charity Open Day: Open for viewing March to September 9am to 5pm. Donation/Adm.: €5 for local Church of Ireland (listed building). Ross Castle, Rosscahill, County Galway. George and Elizabeth McLoughlinrosscastle@eircom.net www.rosscastlegalway.com. N59 West 4 – 6 miles past Moycullen. Walled garden probably 17th century with rooms of different colours and patterns. Walled orchard under construction. Accessible or partially accessible to wheelchairs. Refreshments available usually by prior arrangement. Charity Open Day: Open throughout May through September from 10am to 4pm. option> Donation/Adm.: €4 for Garden for World Hunger, Augustian Church. Open for viewing at other times by prior arrangement.. Kildare Coolcarrigan Gardens, Coill Dubh, Naas, Co. Kildare. Robert Wilson Wrightrrw@coolcarrigan.ie www.coolcarrigan.ie Between Maynooth and Naas, 25 miles from Dublin. 15 acres of wonderful gardens, shrubs, trees & lakes. One of the best collections of plants in Ireland. Accessible or partially accessible to wheelchairs .Accompanied/supervised children accepted. Guide dogs only. Charity Open Day: 28th May from 1.00 to 5.00 pm Donation/Adm.: €8 for Simon Community.. Open at other times by prior arrangement. Laois Clonaslee, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Nancy Costelloe Tel. 0502 48038 annecostelloe@eircom.net Off the Mountmellick/Portlaoise Road to/from village of Clonaslee. Approx 15 km from Portlaoise, 10 km from Tullamore. Award winning medium sized garden. Jam packed with many varieties of plants, shrubs and trees. Particular emphasis on colourful herbaceous borders. Also alpine rockeries, streamside planting, lawns, patios and ponds. Charity Open Days:View by appointment only during July. Donation/Adm.€5 to benefit Laois Hospice. Open at other times for viewing by prior arrangement only. Mayo Enniscoe Gardens, Castle Hill, Ballina, Co. Mayo. . Mrs. Susan Kellett Tel. 096 31112 e mail: dje@enniscoe.com & www.enniscoe.com 2 miles from Crossmolina on R315 to Pontoon and Castlebar. 12 miles from Ballina. Walled Victorian Garden with notable rockery and Victorian Gothic Archway. Also organic market garden produce for sale. Charity Open Day: Sunday 6th August 12.00noon – 6.00pm Donation/Adm.: €5 Mayo/Roscommon Hospice. Open for viewing at other times of the year by prior arrangement. Meath Moynalvey House, Summerhill. Veronica Martin Tel: 046 9557016 Take N3 in the direction of Cavan, follow signposts for Dunboyne, drive straight through Dunboyne on the Summerhill Road. After 15 miles approx. on road turn for Moynalvey. First house on left after church. 10 year old garden laid out around Georgian formhouse, lawn, herbacious borders, shrub botrders, raised beds, orchard and vegetable garden. Plant sale Accessible or partially accessible to wheelchairs. Dogs may be admitted, if so, then on a lead; (this does not apply to guide dogs). Refreshments available usually by prior arrangement. Charity Open Day: Sunday 11th June 2pm to 6pm. Donation/Adm.: Meath Hospice. Open for viewing at other times by prior arrangement only. Newcastle House, Kilmainhamwood, Kells. Margaret & Peter Brittain Tel. 046 9052572 peterbrittain@eircom.net Midway between Nobber and Kingscourt, on R162 Spacious garden, lakeside setting, bluebell woods, ancient terraced gardens, climbing and rambler roses – peacocks and fancy fowl. Accessible or partially accessible to wheelchairs. Refreshments available usually by prior arrangement. Charity Open Days: 28th May and 1st July between 2pm and 6pm. No prior arrangement necessary. Donation/Adm.: €5 in aid of Local Animal Charities.. Open at other times by prior appointment. Rockfield House, Drumconrath, Navan. Doyne & Georgina Nicholson. Tel. 046 9052135 12 miles north of Navan. 7 miles west of Ardee. 1 mile north of N52 on River Dee. Signed on open days. 1 acre of walled garden with a stream running through. Shrubs, herbaceous borders, fruit and vegetables and greenhouse. Plant sale Accessible or partially accessible to wheelchairs. Dogs may be admitted, if so, then on a lead; (this does not apply to guide dogs). Refreshments available usually by prior arrangement. Charity Open Day: Sun & Mon 4th & 5th June from 2pm to 6pm. Donation/Adm.: €6 including tea and biscuits for National Council for the Blind. Open for viewing at other times by prior arrangement only. Waterford Ballymoat Gardens, Ballymoat, Dunhill. James & Audrey McGuire. Tel: 051 396186 From Waterford take Cork road to Kilmeaden (5 miles). Turn left at Sweep Garage onto Kill road. Take first left and follow signs for Ballymoat Gardens. Waterfall, stream, 40ft pond with over 200 fish. Celtic cross design with bog oak displays and vintage farm machinery. Shrubs, herbaceous borders, scree beds and many exotic and unusual plants. Plant sale Accessible or partially accessible to wheelchairs. Dogs may be admitted, if so, then on a lead; (this does not apply to guide dogs). Refreshments available usually by prior arrangement. Charity Open Day: Date to be decided, please telephone. Donation/Adm.: Adults €4 for Fennor & Dunhill Community. Waterford Mental Health Group. Open June & July 11pm to 5pm. Open at other times by prior arrangement only Westmeath Ballygillen Gardens, Reynella, Killucan, Mullingar. Evelyn Sherwin Tel 044 64366 & 087 1234935 Take N52 out of Mullingar (7 miles) pass Turin Church, take 2nd rutn on right, it’s the 1st bungalow on the left. Circa one & a quarter acres, contains trees, shrubs, perenial borders, patios, cacti, succulents, Bonsai, Roses, greenhouse tunnel. Award winning garden 2005.. Charity Open Day: Sunday 24th July 12noon to 6pm. Donation?Adm: €4 for Osteoporosis. Open for viewing at other times of the year by prior arrangement. Belvedere House, Park & Gardens, Tullamore Road, Mullingar. Westmeath County Council Tel. 044 49060/47434 info@belvedere-house.ie One hour drive from Dublin, 5 km from Mullingar on N52, Tullamore Road, also accessible from Galway/Dublin road. 1.5 acre walled garden with Thomas Messenger-style Victorian Glasshouse, 160 acres parkland with tram rides, house, café, gift shop, animal sanctuary, playground, lake, parkland follies, including the famous ‘Jealous Wall’. Accessible or partially accessible to wheelchairs. Charity Open Day: Friday 14th July from 10am to 8pm. Donation/Adm.: Yes (2006 rates to be confirmed) To benefit St. Brigid’s Special Needs Primary School, Mullingar. Open for viewing at other times of the year. Narrow Meadow, Lough Owel, Mullingar, Co Westmeath. Ralph & Mary Waldron Tel. 044 45772 E mail: maryawaldron@eircom.net Main Mullingar to Sligo Road, 4 miles from Mullingar on the right opposite Lay-by overlooking Lough Owel. 2 Acres of trees, shrubs, perennials, 2 ponds. Good selection of Spring bulbs and small garden vegetables. Charity Open Day:Open to groups by appointment. Donation/Adm.: €5 to benefit Meals on Wheels Wexford The Bay Garden, Camolin, Enniscorthy. Frances and Iain MacDonald Tel. 054 83349 thebaygarden@eircom.net Situated on main N11 road (Dublin – Rosslare); ½ mile south of Camolin towards Ferns. A large garden, developed over 15 years comprising of main garden, . rose garden, pond garden, cottage & white garden, hot & funereal. borders, barn garden and woodland garden.. Plant Sale. Dogs may be admitted, if so, then on a lead; (this does not apply to guide dogs). Refreshments available usually by prior arrangement. Charity Open Day: Every Sunday May to September plus every Friday in June, July & August from 2pm to 5pm. Donation/Adm.: €3 for Sonas Housing Association Open for viewing at other times by prior arrangement. Potting Shed Garden ( Sadeireadh), Bolinaspic, Camolin, Enniscorthy. Susan Carrick & Gerry Harford Tel. 054 83629 Sricher@iol.ie www.camolinepottingshed.com On N11, 1 mile south of Camolin village, take road to Carnew. . We are the 6th house on the right hand side – one miles from the N11 exactly. Relatively recently planted 1 acre garden divided into four sections. each containing a wide variety of interesting and unusual herbaceous . perennials, ornamental grasses, hostas and conifers. This is very . much a plant collectors garden. The associated nursery has a reputation . for interesting and unusual varieties, many of them being introduced . for the first time into Ireland Plant Sale. Charity Open Day: Open May to September; Thursday to . Sunday 1pm to 6pm. Donation/Adm.: Irish Cancer Society and St. Joseph’s Camino . Network Resource Centre.. Open at other timews by appointment. Tombrick Garden, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, Walter Kelly Tel. 054 88863 6 miles south of Bunclody on N80, 1 mile north of Ballycarney Inn. 1.5 acres planted with trees, shrubs and a large selection of herbaceous plants. Winding path leading to a large duck pond and display of ornamental poultry. Charity Open Day:Sunday 18th June 2006 from 2.00 – 6.00 p.m. Donation/Adm.: €4.00 for Enniscorthy Workshop (St. Anthony’s) Open each Fri, Sat, Sun from 19th May to 10th October. Woodville, New Ross, Gerald Roche Tel. 051 422957 Gates 1½ miles from New Ross on N30 to Enniscorthy opposite the Ferry Bridge. Victorian Walled Garden and Woodland Water Garden. Charity Open Day:Sunday Sunday 14th May from 2 - 6.00 p.m . Donation/Adm.: €5.00 Open for viewing at other times. Wicklow Bracken House, Ballinahinch, Newtownmountkennedy. Peter & Joyce Boland Tel. 01 2810298 Going south on N11 take exit for Newtown-Mt-K. Turn right at Church in village & follow signs for Roundwood/Glendalough. Continue for approx. 1 km, then take narrow road to right at y junction. Bracken House is first hse. On left side of road. Mature, unique and tranquil garden with splendid sea & mountain views. Has an extensive variety of trees, shrubs & herbaceous plant set in ¾ of an acre. Year round interest with ponds and pathways throughout. Partially accessible to wheelchairs. Charity Open Day: Sun 30th April, Mon 1st May, Sun 11th June, Sun 25th June from 2 – 6 p.m. Donation/Adm.:€5 for Muscular Dystrophy Irl. Open for viewing at other times by prior arrangement. Calluna, Church Lane, Greystones. Mary & John Markham. Tel: 01 2874400 e mail: johnmarygarden@eircom.net Southbound follow Greystones signs from N11, turn right at Blacklion traffic lights (note not at predestrian ones), Church Lane is the 2nd left, Calluna is 8th on right. For northbound traffic take N11 Northbound to Glenview Hotel exit, return on Southbound lane to Delgany exit, through Delgany then left at Killincarraig Roundabout, Church Lane is first right after major supermarket. Also 10 minutes walk from DART. Circa one third of an acre, relaxing garden design, interesting/varied plant collection, mixed borders, shrubs, roses, dahlias, heathers, laburnum arch, white garden, herbs, vegetable garden. Also open by prior appointment. Charity Open Days: Sat. & Sun. 8th & 9th July from 2.00pm – 5.30pm Donation/Adm.: €5 to include tea & biscuits for Greystones Cancer Support Carnew Community Care, Gorey Road, Carnew, Sr. Clare Stakelum Tel. 055 26510 e mail: carnewcommunity@eircom.net On Gorey side of Carnew Village The gardens of this residential village have been developed over the past few years and include public & private areas for both residents and visitors. Garden amenities include courtyard with water feature, rose & shrub borders and Millenium Garden attached to the new extension area. Charity Open Day:Thursday 15th June 2.30 – 4.30 p.m. Donation/Adm.:€5 for Carnew Day Centre. Open for viewing at other times by prior arrangement. Teas Served. . The Dower House, Rossannagh, Ashford. Mrs. P. Butler Tel. 0404 40168 patriciaannebutler@yahoo.ie Travelling south on N11 turn left in Ashford village (opposite Ashford House), continue to T junction (directly in front of Hunters Hotel) and turn right. Entrance second gate on right. Travelling north on N11 take turn for Hunter’s Hotel outside Rathnew village continue for 0.8 km. Entrance is on left before Newrath bridge. The gardens were laid out towards the end of the 19th century with plantings of many fine specimens including Rhododendron arboretum, Magnolia Soulangeanna ‘Alba’, and Camellia japonica. Also included are a number of specimen mature trees including a fine Chile myrtle planted c. 1880 when the Butler family acquired the property, A formal white garden in a sheltered enclosure behind the house was added together with box hedging. According to Jane Powers, Irish Time gardening correspondent, at its peak in June when the white rose are in bloom, this quietly elegant garden is a shimmering mass of snowy blossom and silvery foliage (Irish Times Magazine, ‘Garden County’ Jane Powers 24.05.03 pp. 28/29). Accessible or partially accessible to wheelchairs. Charity Open Days: May 1st to June 31st for two or more persons by appointment. Also open on Sunday and Monday for the May and June bank holidays. without prior appointment. . Donation: €5 pp to benefit GOAL. Hawthorn Cottage, Ballyknockan, Blessington, West County Wicklow. Mrs. Joy Guard Tel. 045 867 979 In Blessington take lake drive via Lacken to Ballyknockan (Granite Village). In village go up Quarry Road, take the first right hand fork. Cottage first on right. A charming garden on different levels. Full of interesting plants. Lovely views of the Lakes. Finalist in 2005 Irish Garden Competition. Charity Open Days: No specific charity day. Open May to September by prior arrangement. Donation: €4 for St Bridget's Hospice, The Curragh. Garden open at other times by prior arrangement. Knockanree, Avoca, Harold Clarke Tel. 0402 35628 whclarke@iol.ie. 1.5 km from Avoca past Avoca Handweavers on Redcross Road on left after sign 'Caution Children'. Entrance through green gate in stone wall. Knockanree was best garden in Co Wicklow in the Viking All Ireland Garden Competition in 2005. It has specimen trees, old roses, woodland, parterre, Japanese meditation area, stone features & Chinese bridge to Island and brook. Charity Open Days: 9.30 - 1.30 p.m. Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat from 1st April - 15th July Donation/Adm.: €5 in aid of Society for Poor People's Development in Tamil Nadu, India Open for viewing at other times by prior arrangement. St. Joseph's, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray. Maura Sheahan Tel. 01 282 1585 Travelling south to Bray on M50, exit N11 Lane to Bray North. First traffic lights turn right into Old Connaught Avenue. Garden Centre on right. Travelling north on N11exit for Bray, after large sign for Bray/Shankill, turn left. Garden on junction opposite big tree. This garden is one acre in size, divided into smaller areas to create more interest. It has a natural stream and a bridge which connects two of the gardens. It is very well planted with a large selection of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. A lovely garden with lots of surprises around every corner and ideas for all to try. Charity Open Days: 29th April- 7th August every weekend Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 12.00noon - 6.pm . Special opening Bank Holiday Weekends Fri - Mon. Groups Welcome Donation/Adm.: €4 for Hospice & homeless. Shekina Sculpture Garden, Glenmalure. Catherine McCann Tel. 01 283 8711 cmccann@gofree.indigo.ie www.shekinasculpturegarden.com Via N11 to Kilmacanogue, Roundwood, Laragh, Drumgoff, Glenmalure. Via N11 to Rathew, Rathdrum, Grenane. A tranquil and inspirational garden containing a stream, two ponds, seating areas, undulating lawns and twelve sculptures of different mediums by modern Irish artists. Accessible or partially accessible to wheelchairs. Refreshments available usually by prior arrangement. Charity Open Day: May 28th, June 11th, July 9th, August 13th. 12.00 noon - 6.00pm Donation/Adm.: Discretionary in aid of Gorta Open for viewing at other times by prior arrangement.