Gardens
Laois is situated in the heart of Ireland and contains some of Ireland’s most beautiful landscapes. Its rich history has left its mark in the remains of Celtic ring forts, medieval ruins and monastic buildings. County Laois is steeped in heritage and folklore and has many historic buildings and gardens which are testament to its rich flora. A useful guide is Gardens Heritage of County Laois by Catherine Casey, Heritage Officer at Laois County Council.
We feature an example of gardens in Laois including great gardens such as Emo Court and Heywood Gardens and smaller gardens which stimulate creativity and imagination.
These gardens are all short drives from Mountmellick which is central to Laois and provides an excellent place to stay and enjoy a relaxed drive to one or all of these gardens. For a Trial Map and excellent presentation of these gardens by the broadcast, writer, lecturer and garder expert, Dermot O Neill, Select Laois Garden Trail Map.
Heywood Gardens
Heywood Gardens,
Ballinakill,
County Laois
Telephone: +353 5787 33563 / +353 87 6675291
Fax: +353 5787 33563
Email: heywoodgardens@opw.ie

Emo Court Gardens
Emo,
County Laois
Telephone: +353 57 862 6573
Fax: +353 57 862 6460
Email: emocourt@opw.ie

Gash Garden
Castletown,
County Laois,
Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)57 873 2247
Fax: +353 (0)57 873 2857
Email: gashgardens@eircom.net

Durrow Castle
Durrow,
County Laois,
Ireland
Telephone: +353 57 8736555
Email: info@castledurrow.com
Web: www.castledurrow.com

Dove House Sensory Garden
Main Street,
Abbeyleix,
County Laois,
Ireland
Telephone: +353 57 8731325
Email: dovehouse@muiriosa.ie

Garden at Ballintubbert
Ballintubbert,
Stradbally,
County Laois
Telephone: +353 85 8505876
Website: www.ballintubbert.com

Clonaslee Gardens
Graiguefulla,
Clonaslee,
County Laois
Telephone: +353 (0) 57 8648038
Email: annecostelloe@eircom.net
Website: www.clonasleegarden.com

Clonohill Garden
Coolrain,
Mountrath,
Portlaoise,
Laois,
Ireland
Telephone: +353 57 8735091
Email: clonohillgardens@gmail.com

Dunmore County School
Swan Road,
Durrow,
County Laois,
Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)57 873 6578
Email: toulgoet@eircom.net
Website: www.dunmorecountryschool.ie

Fruitlawn Garden
Abbeyleix,
County Laois,
Ireland.
Telephone: +353 (0) 57 8730146
Email: info@arthurshackleton.com
Website: www.arthurshackleton.com

Contact
Address
Patrick Street,
Mountmellick,
County Laois,
Ireland,
R32 KN25
Phone
+353 57 869 7557