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Parks and Gardens at Co. Limerick, Ireland - Verdant forests and parks surround the spectacular county of Limerick. True to Ireland’s reputation being the Emerald Isle, Limerick shows off its greenest attractions to lure even the least nature buff. There are excellent gardens and parks to tour around this county. Immerse yourself in a deep appreciation of nature at its finest as you head on to these wondrous displays of natural charms!

Ever fancy a stroll around a luscious historic garden? Its time to stop fancying and start doing it for real at the Celtic Park and Gardens in Kilcornan, Co. Limerick. The garden enjoys resting on an original Celtic settlement in the county. Aside from the apparent garden attraction, this park also attempts to bring back the long gone past of Ireland through its impressive displays of stone circles, mass rock, dolmens, stone churches, ring forts and a holy well. These exhibits are primarily linked with Ireland’s history. Part of the prides of the park is its formal garden designed in classical style. Countless fragrant flowers surround the garden. Included in the garden attractions are a lily pond, Rose Walk, rockeries and shrubberies.

Sure, Phyl and Dick Boyce’s passion for gardening has paid off. Today, tourists and local garden enthusiasts can marvel and enjoy a wide array of diverse plant species at the Boyce’s Gardens in Foynes, Co. Limerick. There are enough appeals to satisfy your thirst for nature while at this garden. After all, you’ll certainly expect for nothing but the best in an award-winning garden like this. While lulled by the magnificent view of the River Shannon, guests to this garden can freely tour the area surrounded by rockeries, water garden, sunken garden, rose garden, meditation garden, and a vegetable garden. Plants are literally everywhere here. And if the verdant view has inspired the artist in you, head on to the studio room where you can transfer your idea into an actual painting.

Whether you are a novice or experienced gardener, there will always be something to stir the gardener’s passion in you at the Ballynacourty Gardens located in Ballysteen, Co. Limerick. Ballynacourty interlinks several small gardens. These gardens are of diverse appeals – one lies surrounded by eye-catching lavenders while one is bordered by soft fruits and flowers. To experience full- bloom-flower experience here, visit these gardens on the months of May and June.

While on Foynes, Co. Limerick, consider a stopover at the Knockpatrick Gardens. Varied hues of greens and flower palates make a colorful view of the gardens. These gardens offer endless natural charms through its awesome collection of rhododendrons, camellias, azaleas, bamboos, poppies and a lot more. Roses grace the view as well especially during the flowering season. There are also a number of trees around the gardens. These trees include maples, red horse chestnut, oak, palm and other more.

There is nothing more uplifting than indulging in a nature trip like this. Bring yourself closer to nature during your vacation at Co. Limerick, Ireland. These gardens here may just be the destination you have dreamed of!

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