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• Ardgillan Demesne

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  Ardgillan Demesne

  Ardgillan Demesne

  Ardgillan is situated on the elevated coastline between Balbriggan and Skerries and is unique among Dublin's Regional Parks for the magnificent views it enjoys.

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• Knockcree Gardens

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  Knockcree Gardens

  Knockcree Gardens

  Glenamuck Road

  A one-hectare garden found at the foothills of the Dublin Mountains, Knockcree is located in Carrickmines. The planting of the garden began more than 70 years ago, but it still retains its original Victorian structure and design.

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• St Anne's Park and Rose Gardens

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  St Anne's Park and Rose Gardens

  St Anne's Park and Rose Gardens

  The former home of the Guinness family, St Anne's Estate provides extensive public parklands and rose gardens just outside Dublin City. Covering 112 hectares, the Park provides playing pitches, golf, tennis courts, a Saturday market, playground, café and more. It is also very close to Dollymount Strand, a coastal bird sanctuary.

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• Fairview Park

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  Fairview Park

  Fairview Park

  Fairview Park is situated in the heart of Fairview near Clontarf, just North of Dublin City. this 20 hectare park, refurbished in 2012, features playing fields, a children's playground, skate park, flowers, a band pavillion, a live willow zen garden and tree-lined walks.

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• Rathmichael Lodge

  Parks & Gardens

  Rathmichael Lodge

  Rathmichael Lodge

  Ballybride Road

  Rathmichael Lodge is an old-fashioned garden set in Shankill, County Dublin. The garden is full of old roses, apple trees, clematis and honeysuckle.

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• Garden of Remembrance

  Parks & Gardens

  Garden of Remembrance

  Garden of Remembrance

  Parnell Square East

  A place of remembrance and reflection, the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin City is dedicated to those who gave their lives for Irish freedom. The garden, designed by Daithí Hanly, is open throughout the year.

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• Tolka Valley Park

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  Tolka Valley Park

  Tolka Valley Park

  Tolka Valley Park is spread over 140 hectares, near Blanchardstown in Dublin City. The linear park follows the Tolka River Valley for 8km from Mulhuddard to Ashtown.

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• The Dillon Garden

  Parks & Gardens

  The Dillon Garden

  The Dillon Garden

  45 Sandford Road

  The new Dillon Garden is a small private garden created by Helen Dillon (author, broadcaster and columnist). The garden features an ever-changing rich colour scheme and a lovely collection of unusual plants. After many years in their Ranelagh location, they have moved to their new location in Monkstown, County Dublin near the sea and offer gardening lessons.

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• Blessington Street Basin (Dublin's Secret Garden)

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  Blessington Street Basin (Dublin's Secret Garden)

  Blessington Street Basin (Dublin's Secret Garden)

  Blessington Street

  The Blessington Street Basin is known as Dublin's secret garden, as it remains largely undiscovered in the city. Most of the park is water and it also includes an artificial island created as a refuge for animals.

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• St. Stephen's Green

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  St. Stephen's Green

  St. Stephen's Green

  St. Stephen's Green

  St. Stephen's Green in Dublin City is a Victorian public park, with tree lined walks, shrubberies, colourful flowerbeds, herbaceous borders, rockeries, and ornamental lake and a garden for the visually impaired.

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• Iveagh Gardens

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  Iveagh Gardens

  Iveagh Gardens

  Clonmel Street

  The Iveagh Gardens are located in Dublin City centre and considered a hidden gem. They were designed in 1865 and combine French formal and the English landscape styles.

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• Pearse Museum and St. Enda's Park

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  Pearse Museum and St. Enda's Park

  Pearse Museum and St. Enda's Park

  Grange Road

  The Pearse Museum is situated in the ground of St Enda's Park, one of Dublin City's most charming and atmospheric parks, with its riverside walks, unique follies, waterfall and walled garden. Set in nearly 50 acres of beautiful parkland, the museum tells the story of Patrick Pearse and his brother William, both of whom were executed for their part in the 1916 Rising.

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• Dublin Garden Trail

  Parks & Gardens

  Dublin Garden Trail

  Dublin Garden Trail

  18 Waltham Terrace

  The Dublin Garden Trail (formerly the Dublin Garden Group) is an organisation which includes some of Dublin's most distinguished private gardens which are not otherwise open to the public. Let them help organise a tour that will give gardening enthusiasts a unique and memorable experience.

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• Brickfield Park

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  Brickfield Park

  Brickfield Park

  Iveagh Ground, Drimnagh

  Brickfield Park in Drimnagh is a Dublin city park with an all-weather pitch, located between the Crumlin Road and Mourne Road. To the north of the well-known Iveagh Ground, the park extends to 11 hectares.

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• War Memorial Gardens

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  War Memorial Gardens

  War Memorial Gardens

  Islandbridge

  Located adjacent to Phoenix Park in Dublin City, the War Memorial Gardens pay tribute to the 49,400 Irish soldiers who died in the WWI from 1914-1918. These gardens are one of the most famous memorial gardens in Europe.

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• Phoenix Park

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  Phoenix Park

  Phoenix Park

  The Phoenix Park is the largest enclosed city park in Europe, consisting of 1,752 acres. It is home to Áras an Uachtaráin (the "Irish White House", the residence of the President of Ireland), Dublin Zoo, fallow deer, Victorian gardens, Ashtown Castle, Farmleigh House and much more.

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• Victorian People's Flower Gardens, Phoenix Park

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  Victorian People's Flower Gardens, Phoenix Park

  Victorian People's Flower Gardens, Phoenix Park

  The Victorian People's Flower Gardens in Dublin's Phoenix Park are 22 acres in size. A prime example of Victorian horticulture, they were re-opened in 1864 after originally being established in 1840.

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• National Botanic Gardens

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  National Botanic Gardens

  National Botanic Gardens

  Founded in 1795, the National Botanic Gardens are a botanic haven within the bustling capital city. Set in Glasnevin, County Dublin, the gardens contain more than 15,000 plant species from habitats around the world. Admission is free.

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• Newbridge House & Farm

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  Newbridge House & Farm

  Newbridge House & Farm

  Hearse Rd.

  Newbridge House is an 18th century Georgian Mansion with original furnishings about a 15-minute drive from Dublin Airport. It is set in 370 acres of beautiful Parkland including a working Farm, an excellent children's Playground, a Café and a range of seasonal events. It is a great day out for all ages.

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• Blackrock Park

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  Blackrock Park

  Blackrock Park

  Rock Road

  Blackrock Park is a pleasant green area overlooking Dublin Bay, in Blackrock, Co. Dublin, and boasts a well equipped children's playground, cycle path, sports area, picnic area, gardens and trees.

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