Ireland through the seasons
Spring in Ireland
Fresh growth, longer evenings and quieter paths make spring an excellent time for gardens, woodland walks and the limestone wildflowers of the Burren. Flowering times vary with the weather, so check current conditions before travelling.
Trails & wildflowers
Five places for the season.
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Garnish Island
A sheltered island garden in Glengarriff Harbour where formal planting, woodland paths and sea views combine in an unusually mild coastal setting.
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Japanese Gardens
The Japanese Gardens at the Irish National Stud use planting, stone, water and carefully shaped paths to portray the journey through life.
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Altamont Gardens
A romantic large garden combining formal lawns, rare plants, woodland, a lake and a riverside walk in County Carlow.
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The Burren
The Burren’s limestone pavement supports an exceptional mixture of Arctic, Alpine and Mediterranean plants within a striking karst landscape.
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Mount Congreve Gardens
A major woodland garden beside the River Suir, known for extensive collections of magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons and other rare plants.
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