Situated in Durrus, in scenic West Cork, Carraig Abhainn is a large garden [1 Hectare (2.5 acres)] bounded by a mill stream, giving this oasis a wonderful sense of peace and serenity.

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We have a large number of Hostas on the edge of the natural stream in the woodland garden. The oriental area has bridges, Acers, ponds and gravel. Malcolm has a weekness for Sorbus.  His collection now numbers 43 and we are now vying for space in the garden!

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Lisselan Gardens were laid out in Robinsonian style from the early 1850s. William Bence-Jones chose a site on a promontory above the river for a French chateau style house designed by Lewis Vuliamy. The Bence-Jones family created 30 acres of gardens which take advantage of the natural features and contours provided by the valley and the Argideen river running through it.

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The garden is owned by Christine & Les Wilson. They bought the old ' cottage and acre ' in 1990 as a holiday home. There was no garden, just a grass field . Convinced that they would never leave England to live in Ireland, they planted the whole acre field in 1996 with about 350 mixed trees and large shrubs. But they sold up in England and moved here the next year in 1997.                   

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The garden is very close to the water, in fact the entire garden is within thirty metres of the Atlantic Ocean. They are lucky in that, the part of the Atlantic that touches them has, as it's main feature, the Gulf Stream. This keeps the climate temperate, so that many plants which would not normally grow in this latitude, do very well here.

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Extending to 45 acres in total on the edge of Bantry Bay, the gardens and grounds are a wonderful mix of formal and informal. Arranged over seven terraces, highlights include the Italianate garden with its formal yew and box hedging and elevated ancient Wisteria Circle

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The Ewe is a unique combination of nature and art, an artist's open home and Ireland's only sculpture garden. It is an interactive garden, where the whole family can enjoy challenging games and the creative areas to give you an experience like no other. The garden is set by a beautiful waterfall, in a lush forest.  The sound of trickling water accompanies you, as you walk across the first bridge into the garden.

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Located in the sheltered harbour of Glengarriff in Bantry Bay, Ilnacullin is a small island of 15 hectares (37 acres) known to horticulturists and lovers of trees and shrubs all around the world as an island garden of rare beauty.

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The unique exotic garden in one of the most attractive areas of Ireland. Situated in the mild climate of Glengarriff in the southwest. Thirty different species of bamboo surrounded by palms and other tropical plants, amidst of romantic paths and breathtaking views.

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A recently redeveloped multi-themed garden of over 1 acre in size, includes: a sunken white garden, an italianate formal canal surrounded by box hedging, a collection of grasses, perennials and shrubs throughout, a rockery fish pond and many areas where you can sit and relax, such as in the bamboo tea house in the Japanese Garden.

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A country garden in 40 acres of a lovely wooded valley, providing a natural habitat for wildlife. There are many lovely views across the lake, where picnic tables are available for those wishing to stay and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the valley. The gardens include 'Adam' and 'Eve', reputedly two of the oldest Lebanese Cedars in Munster, and a shrubbery with Camelias, Roses, Rhododendrons and Azaleas.

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From courtyard to potager, cut flower garden to wild flower meadow, there is something at Glebe Gardens to interest everyone. A peaceful and tranquil garden running down to the sea.

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Ballymaloe Cookery School Gardens are situated in the rolling East Cork countryside, near the small village of Shanagarry. The gardens which date back to the 19th century have been carefully restored. The oustanding formal herb garden with its array of culinary and medicinal plants is the largest in Ireland.

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An award-winning garden of two acres, specialising in rare and unusual plants in mixed borders of shrubs and herbaceous perennials.
Special features include a large bed of exotic grasses, a 100ft pergola draped with climbers, patio and gravel areas, and a 'figure of eight' pond with rockery and bog garden.

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Nestled in the hills high above Cork, with distant views of the River Lee, Lakemount seems to blend into it's verdant landscape. In this beautiful corner of Ireland, Brian Cross has created, according to the Royal Horticultural Society, one of Ireland's "flagship gardens".

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Derreen was planted 120 years ago. The growth of exotic plants from many parts of the world caused by the high rainfall of Kerry gives one the impression of walking through a tropical jungle.

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These extensive world-renowned gardens are situated on the shores of Muckross Lake amid the spectacular landscapes of Killarney National Park.

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Located in the sheltered harbour of Cork, Fota Arboretum and Gardens are of international importance, containing one of the finest collections of rare and tender trees and shrubs grown outdoors in Ireland and Britain.

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'Coosheen', situated on the estuary of Cork harbour, houses a unique collection of plants which provide interest and colour from spring to late autumn. Of this remarkable plant collection, snowdrops, hellebores, dactylorhizas, agapanthus, and glorious late-season grasses, hedychiums and salvias are a speciality.

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