Gardens & Nature

From the breathtaking drop of the Cliffs of Moher to the crafted elegance of stately homes, Ireland is truly nature’s best friend

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Bantry Agricultural Show

05 Sep 2010 - 05 Sep 2010

Set on the shores of Bantry Bay, the organisers provide a free ferry and shuttle bus to and from the venue. Exhibits include...

Ballinrobe Agricultural Show

05 Sep 2010 - 05 Sep 2010

The 60th Annual Ballinrobe Agicultural Show will take place on Sunday, 5th September, 2010. Classes include jumping, horses,...

Clonaslee Show

12 Sep 2010 - 12 Sep 2010

Annual Show - Cattle - Sheep - Horses - Ponies - Dogs - Horticulture - Cookery - Crafts - Trade Stands - Vintage Display - Rural...

Fenagh Steam Rally

12 Sep 2010 - 12 Sep 2010

Steam engines, vintage tractors, vintage cars, steam threshing, tractor pulling, ploughing by steam, plenty of side shows, fun for...

Knockcroghery Fair & Festival

17 Sep 2010 - 19 Sep 2010

The 20th annual revived Knockcroghery Fair & Festival takes place on the weekend of the 17th-19th September 2010. Knockcroghery...

Rosdillig Steam Threshing and Vintage Rally

19 Sep 2010 - 19 Sep 2010

20th Vintage Rally displaying working machinery. Parade of vintage farm engines, all kinds of vintage tractors, cars and engines....

National Ploughing Championships

21 Sep 2010 - 23 Sep 2010

The National Ploughing Championships hosts the All-Ireland Ploughing finals - the pinnacle of ploughmen and women's year. It hosts...

Fermanagh County Show

25 Sep 2010 - 26 Sep 2010

10am- 2pm

Westport Horse Fair

25 Sep 2010 - 25 Sep 2010

Westport Horse Fair dates back to 1741. The Fair takes place on the last Saturday of September each year. The Fair Committee have...

Achill Sheep Show - Taispeántas Caorach Acaill

03 Oct 2010 - 03 Oct 2010

A Sheep Show with competitions such as "Glamorous Gran", Hairiest Sheepman", and lots of fun for the children, including face...

Flower and Garden Market

25 Oct 2010 - 25 Oct 2010

The Milk Market Venue will showcase a range of freshly cut flowers, indoor and outdoor plants and garden products all available to...

Maam Cross Fair

26 Oct 2010 - 26 Oct 2010

Connemara Pony enthusiasts from around the world will be in Maam Cross for the Maam Cross Fair on the 27th October next. The...

Galway County Show

18 Jun 2011 - 19 Jun 2011

The Galway County Show is one of the largest of its kind in Ireland and immensely popular with both locals and those from further...

Galway Garden Festival

09 Jul 2011 - 10 Jul 2011

The second annual Galway Garden Festival is scheduled to take place at Claregalway Castle on Saturday and Sunday, 9th and 10th...

Ballyconneely Pony Show

17 Jul 2011 - 17 Jul 2011

Held on the third Sunday in July, this is the 29th year of the Ballyconneely Pony Show. Held in Ballyconneely, Co Galway, a...

Castlerea Agricultural Trade & Craft Show

01 Aug 2011 - 01 Aug 2011

The Castlerea Agricultural and Trade Craft Show will take place at Castlerea Co-Operative Mart on August Bank Holiday Monday. The...

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The Emerald Gardens

With finely crafted lawns, exquisite flowers and impressive fountains and ponds, Ireland’s stately homes host the best in world-class horticulture

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Garden Tour Suggestions

With such an array of spectacular gardens to explore, be sure to map out your visit so you don’t miss out on the best bits

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The Natural Wonders

See the Irish landscape as nature intended with trips to some of the most stunning natural wonders in the world

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Eco Friendly Visitor

No matter where you go around the island of Ireland, you’ll be treated to a spectacular landscape made all the more welcoming by the people who live in the communities.

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Birdwatching Event on Inishbofin
Birdwatching Event on Inishbofin

For birds from farther afield, Inishbofin is a crossroads between...

Oak Park Forest Park
Oak Park Forest Park

There are few locations which could rival the beauty and tranquility...

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Lough Erne Resort - The Golfers Retreat

Lough Erne Resort - The Golfers Retreat

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Did you know?

Lord Belfield locked his wife Mary away for 30 years following her affair with his younger brother Arthur. Once he had her incarcerated, the Lord decamped to his lakeside villa at Belvedere, County Westmeath, and amused himself by fabricating a picturesque landscape on his 160-acre property.