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Ashford Castle Hotel & Gardens,
Cong, Co Mayo |
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Although Ashford
Castle,
Cong in Mayo dates back to 1228, the gardens
as we see them today consist almost
entirely of the layouts conceived and
executed by Sir Benjamin Guinness and
his successors the Ardilauns from 1852
onwards. Comparing the early ordinance
survey map and the later one in 1889
shows very clearly how the garden was
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Enniscoe Historic
House |
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Enniscoe Historic House - The Mayo North
Family Heritage Centre, situated on
Enniscoe country estate, is dedicated to
promoting the rich heritage of the
region. You can choose to wander around
the Victorian walled garden and pleasure
grounds, or take a boat out and try some
fishing on Lough Conn. Enniscoe is
also an ideal base from which to go
golfing, hiking, cycling and horse
riding, or to discover the rich heritage
of the region. |
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Westport House |
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Westport House designed by the famous
architects Richard Cassels and James
Wyatt in the 18th century, Westport
House is located west of the Shannon and
is one of Irelands’ most historic homes
open to the public.
Westport House enjoys a superb
parkland setting with lake, terraces,
wonderful gardens and magnificent views
overlooking Clew Bay, the Atlantic
Ocean, Achill, Clare Island and
Ireland’s holy mountain Croagh Patrick.
It was built and is still privately
owned by the Browne family who are
direct descendants of the 16th century
Pirate Queen, Grace O’Malley. |
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Places to Visit Ireland
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