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GARDENS OF WICKLOW, IRELAND
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Killruddery House and
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Killruddery House and
Gardens is situated
at the southern cross route. Close to the roundabout on
the Bray/Greystones road.The property of Killruddery was granted to Sir Wilham
Brabazon, who was created Earl of Meath in 1627. The original house was destroyed in
the Civil War of 1645 and there
is no pictorial record of it. |
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Mount Usher Gardens |
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Mount Usher Gardens are laid out along the banks of the Vartry
River. They measure 20 acres and contain approx. 5,000 different species of
plants and trees. including many Rhododendrons, Magnolias, Camellias, Eucryphia and
Azaleas. Water forms an essential part of the scenery with cascades and
suspension bridges. Mount Usher is a wild Robinsonian
garden dating from approx. 1860. |
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National Gardens
Exhibition Centre |
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The Centre is situated near the N 11 route about 2 miles south of the
Glen 0' the Downs. The centre features 18 gardens laid out by some of the best
designers and contractors and aims to create the maximum amount of diversity and
contrast between gardens. |
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Powerscourt Gardens
and House |
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One of the world's Great Gardens, Powerscourt is situated
12 miles south of Dublin in the
foothills of the Wicklow Mountains. It is a sublime blend
of formal gardens, sweeping
terraces, statuary and ornamental lakes together with
secret hollows, rambling walks,
walled gardens and over 200 variations of trees and
shrubs. The 18th century
Palladian House now incorporates an innovative shopping
experience, terrace cafe and
house exhibitions. |
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Russborough House |
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Russborough was built in 1741 by Joseph
Leeson, the son of a wealthy brewer in
Dublin. The architect was Richard
Castle (Cassells), a great promoter of
the Palladian style of architecture in
18th century Ireland. Russborough is
built of silver-grey granite which came
from a quarry at Golden Hill, situated
just outside Blessington. The front
facade is the
longest in Ireland, 700 feet end to end.
Russborough House
welcomes visitors to the demesne
(estate) to explore the grounds and
walks, explore the rich heritage and the
lovely rooms, learn about the Sir Alfred
Beit Art Collection, enjoy the Maze. |
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