Beautiful botanical garden in Dublin! The wide variety of…read moreplants on display is fantastic! -Victorian greenhouse -will finish later-

I really love this place. I love bringing the doggies for…read morewalks here. The gardens are beautiful I think the tunnels and stepping stones are so much fun and all the little streams are so cool. They have ducks too which is a bonus. There are lots and lots of horses, as expected. Really great to walk around. Only ate in the cafe once and its lovely, I especially love the outdoor seating. Overall it slays

It doesn't make a lot of sense to me that this exists where it does, but here we are. It's a lovely…read morelittle place and I enjoyed my visit to the Stud Farm as well. Recommended.

So so beautiful and quirky. Love this place, amazing finds…read moreto be had. Beautiful walks

We were driving past by total chance and I saw the sign for 'The Green Barn' as I was heading…read moretowards Athy looking for a place to stop on our journey from Dublin to Kilkenny. It's part of Burton House and it's one of the most amazing food venues in Ireland, the craftsmanship and architecture is just superb against the stunning backdrop of the curated vegetable gardens. It's pure heaven, I really hope it gets the visitors it needs though it was quiet when we were there on a Friday afternoon. Apparently it opened in October 2016 so it might not be well known yet.

Woodstock House and Gardens Visited April 2015: "Lovely,…read moreserene, and made for a picnic do not justifiably describe this place." We were not able to eat at the Tea Room due to it being closed. We walked most of the gardens, and took several pictures of the Woodstock House that was in disarray. The grounds were huge and we both wished we had packed a lunch and blanket. There were markings along the trails describing what you were seeing or providing historic facts. There is a charge for parking, but if you walk up there is no charge. The website will say: "Entry to the Gardens is €4, payable on exit (coin's only)" but there was no one there to take our money. The weather was perfect for outdoor eating.

Last Summer Trinity College's Rose Garden provided a beautiful and idyllic setting for…read moreShakespeare's best-loved romantic comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. Situated behind the New Square apartments the garden provides a composed sanctuary away from the other often harried university grounds. The cherry blossom in April is a sight to savour, the pastel pinks and whites complimenting the unruffled spirit of this safe haven superbly. As the Spring draws closer you notice actors practicing plays within the garden and I was fortunate enough to see it turn into an Open Air Theatre when the official Shakespeare Company came to perform there as referred to in my opening sentence. The dramatic, vivid emerald green of the lawn and rustic auburn of the tree trunks provided a picturesque setting for this poignant performance to be carried out within. The emotion of the performance was translated well within such a stirring and unique backdrop as this creating a magical open-air festival of love, laughter and amorous adventure. Furthermore, the Elizabethan costumes worn by the actors corresponded with the romanticism attributed to the garden perfectly. With a sun-dial at the back and wrought iron birds lining the lawn this refuge from the hustle and bustle evitable within a vibrant student community as that which Trinity exudes is a wonderful place to visit. Grab a bench and enjoy an hour or two with a take away tea and enthralling book.

I visited this spot after going through the library. It was a nice sunny day and the garden was a…read morelovely place to just take a break and get some air and sun. There were some great views but I think the garden itself could be more fleshed out. I wanted more plants and flowers but it was a lot of rock and walkways which was disappointing. It was easy to get to at least and there were some benches to relax on, but that was about it.

Serenity within serenity…read more Hidden atop the Chester Beatty Library is the rooftop garden. A faded wooden sign indicates that this was designed as a contemporary Irish garden using natural materials, without trying to imitate a historic style from any particular culture. High wood trellises deliberately shield the garden from outside view, though there are small cutouts that offer a partial view of the grounds below if you stand right behind them. There are climbing plants on the trellises that are supposed to enclose the garden when they are mature. Whether you're here to unwind from a busy day, or simply to take a break during your exploration of the Library, the rooftop garden offers a tranquil, protective place to get away from it all.

Opened to the public in 1832, Glasnevin is the largest cemetery in Ireland and is the main cemetery…read morefor the city of Dublin. It is the final resting place well more than 800,000 people most of whom were in mass graves as a result of the Great Famine and a cholera epidemic in the 1840s. The cemetery contains the final resting place of many notable Irish figures including one of the more famous, Michael Collins who was the nationalist leader killed in the Irish Civil War of 1922. Others that I was able to find include.. Brendan Behan (1923-1964), author and activist who was jailed at an early age for participating in a bombing. Éamon de Valera (1882-1975), president of Sinn Fein and later third president of Ireland. Father Francis Browne (1880-1960), Jesuit priest who is known for the pictures he took of the RMS Titanic (it was built in Belfast). Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891), Irish nationalist politician There is a large section of military memorials and throughout the cemetery are monuments to those who fought for Irish independence. There is free parking and the cemetery offers guided tours on a regular basis. You can also purchase tickets to climb the large bell tower which apparently has great views of Dublin. There is a small cafe and there is a gift shop. While there is no driving in the cemetery, the lanes throughout are smooth and easily walkable. Update from my friend Klaus-Dieter: "Éamon de Valera, called Dev, has taken part in in the Easter Rising. He wasn't executed by the Brits, because he also had the American citizenship. He left Sinn Fein and became founder of a new party named Fianna Faíl." [Review 1819 of 2024 - 79 in Republic of Ireland - 22841 overall]

Plenty of history here, over 1.5 million buried at this cemetery. It has plenty of parking, to find…read moreand the people are extremely polite.

I've been able to visit lots of castles across Europe, but very few have been preserved in such a…read moreway that the interior decor and furniture remain and continue to tell the story of their inhabitants. It's extra cool to be able to see things just the way someone would have back so long ago. The rooms are staged with artifacts and replicas and they are pretty true to life. The ornate designs in the wood are original and each one tells a different story. Be sure to ask your tour guide about the term "being plastered" and where that originated. This is one castle you don't want to miss out on.

Wish I had more time to do more! We had a wonderful guide…read moreon the day trip! She was so knowledgeable and fun! What amazing history! SO glad the government kept this gem as it was in its hay day! Please always keep this protected! The gardens are outstanding! Kudos to the grounds keepers! The butterfly garden is a MUST see! I had a great time shopping in the deli and shoppes....I regret not having time for the cafe...the food smelled yummy!