parks dublin

Built by Rev. Robert Taylor in 1738, this fine 18th century country-manor house is surrounded by 80ha of woodlands and gardens.

It overlooks the sea 30km north of Dublin city. Ardgillan houses the permanent exhibition of 17th century "Down Survey" maps of Ireland.

The garden contains a fine Victorian conservatory and rose garden. A unique 20 alcove fruit wall is one of the features of the Walled Garden which also includes sections for herbs, vegetables and Irish plants.

Market Park has an extensive area of woodland and a 19th century, restored house within its grounds. Enquiries phone 01 2942083...

The main entrance to the park is on Parkgate Street in Dublin 7. The Phoenix Park is made up of extensive lawns, tree-lined pathways, nature trails, lakes as well as ornamental gardens. Admission to the park is free and you'll also get the chance to see a deer or two as it's home to a herd of wild deer.
Attractions within the park include Dublin Zoo, the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, the Wellington Monument, the Papal Cross, which was erected in memory of Pope John Paul II's visit in 19...

Swords Town Park was opened by Dublin County Council in 1987. It was the site of Swords House, the home of the Taylors of Swords from the early fifteenth century. A member of the family, Francis Taylor who distinguised himself in the civil and business life of Dublin city, was beatified in September 27th 1992 by Pope John Paul II....

The Park: 89 ha (220 acres)

Woodland habitats, wetlands and rolling grassland, punctuated by archaeological remains, comprise this lovely linear park along the ward River Valley.

Features of particular interest include some 12th century fortifications and the remains of an Italian garden. There are numerous viewing points, picnic sites, children's playground, playing pitches and tennis courts within the park's boundaries....

St Ann's Park which covers 266 acres of landscaped gardens at the former home of the Guinness family of brewery fame. There is every kind of rose represented here inclucing shrub roses, rambling and climbing roses and also floribunda.

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Fernhill covers 40 acres of parkland and contains thousands of plants. The newcomer can take the trail marked out by the numbered logs, this walk takes about 45 minutes....

Saint Enda's Park comprises of 20 hectares of landscaped gardens and fields with riverside walks, walled garden and waterfall.
Patick Pearse generally known as the leader of 1916 Rising used to be the headmaster of a school  called Scoil Eanna on the grounds.  Following the execution of the Pierse brothers their mother reopened the school. She afterwards left the school to the state on condition that it be turned into a museum. The Pierse museum is an elegant Georgian house. It...

The Park:

140 ha (345 acres). This linear park follows the Tolka River Valley for 8km from Mulhuddart to Ashtown. The pasturelands and playing fields of the upper section give way to woodlands, undulating fields and wetlands, providing varied landscapes and natural habitats for a wide variety of fauna. There is an elevated boardwalk opposite the town centre, Blanchardstown, a viewing bridge and a variety of playing pitches....

On the south bank of the River Liffey, opposite the Phoenix Park, are the war memorial gardens at Islandbridge, dedicated to the memory of the 49,400 Irish soldiers who died in the 1914-1918 war. The gardens, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and laid out in 1931, have been splendidly restored in recent years....