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If there is a setting blessed with a bountiful surrounding, no doubt it would be Ireland. This country has spread its verdant and luscious splendor to all of its counties, thus, making each as tempting as it is. Co. Galway shares the same charm and enticements. Its abundant nature can be well cherished and explored through its parks and gardens.
Heading west of Gort, Co. Galway, tourists can relish the finest of nature and wildlife at the Coole Park and Gardens. This park holds out endless natural enticements from its seasonal lakes to its wondrous woodlands. Trees abound everywhere here, the most common of which is the Beech. Birds also inhabit the woods in the park. Species to expect here includes the Whooper Swan, Bewick’s Swan, Wigeon, Mallard, and Pochard.
The Coole Park and Gardens’ Visitor Centre offers an audio-visual presentation of the “Lady Gregory of Coole” and a multi-media display of “Coole Park through the eyes of 'Me and Nu', Granddaughters of Lady Gregory". Open all year round, the Coole Park and Gardens can be enjoyed through a guided tour provided by the visitor centre. And what’s more, you can bring home interesting keepsakes which you can purchase at this center. Now, you will have a proof that you have been here!
Come to Letterfrack, Co. Galway and you are on the verge of enjoying the Connemara National Park. This is regarded as one of the National Parks in Ireland. This park has its extensive vast land covered with bogs, grasslands and woodlands. It encompasses four (Benbaun, Bencullagh, Benbrack and Muckanaght) of the twelve bens of Galway. What is considered to be the most abundant and frequent plant in the entire Connemara Park is the purple moorgrass which has a grand effect on the shade of the park. This park also contains some rare plant species which can mostly be found on the higher areas of the mountains.
The total area of the Connemara Park is an irresistible temptation for bird species. This is cleverly chosen as home of various song birds like the Meadow pipits, skylarks, stonechats, chaffinches, robins and wrens. Other bird genuses lurk in the park in varied seasons. Apart from the birds, different types of butterflies, moths, and insects can also be spotted everywhere in the park.
Catch the audio-visual presentation of the “Man and the Landscape” on the park’s Visitor Centre. You can also arrange for guided tours around the Connemara Park or make use of the picnic areas for some tranquil moments.
Relish the goodness of life and the timeless beauty of nature in Galway’s parks and gardens. Live life as carefree as nature and soothe yourself at Coole Park and Gardens and at Connemara Park.
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