Woodville Walled GardenWoodville walled garden is as inspirational as it is delightful! Started less then 3 years ago by owners Margarita & Micheal Donohue it has 'matured' into a very pretty floral oasis just off the N66 near Loughrea, County Galway. But it was the musings of Michaels late aunt, Sister Austin who remembered the garden in its heyday, she had lived in Woodville since the age of 3, her earliest memory being that of ripe peaches.... that really laid the foundations to the gardens restoration.
Planting plans for the spectacular herbaceous flower beds were drawn up by the renowned Daphne Shackelton, followed by the serious hardwork of repairing stone walls, laying new paths and cultivating what had been a former sheep paddock into the wonderful garden it is today.
Percy the cat protects garden against trespassing butterflys! Occasionally though he is distracted by the fantail doves which have taken up residence in the new renovated Victorian dovecote. Clever planting combinations in the vegatable patches protect against other potential pests!
Woodville Walled Garden is a charming diversion and well worth a visit. Open Wednesdays to Sundays 2-6pm throughout the summer, with homemade tea & cakes available €3.50 per person.
For more information email : wville@eircom.net
|
Testimonials
"You are some find, my friend"
Carrie Feinstein, NYC.
"Nice work Susan, keep it up"
Francis Brennan, The Park Hotel, Kenmare.
"Great content Susan, glad to have you on our team"
Niall O'Dowd IrishCentral.com
Website of the Week"from gorgeous beaches and lonely churches to tiny islands and ancient ruins....Irish Independent 2010
Invest in a designer wardrobe at Kildare Village, just one of Value Retail’s designer outlets, where you can shop a range of top fashion brands at discount prices.
Shop men’s discount clothing at Kildare Village, where you can build your wardrobe around designer brands such as Superdry, Calvin Klein Jeans and Furla.
CLOTHES
Kit your little ones out in discount designer kids’ clothes at Kildare Village, where you can shop brands such as All Saints, Hackett and The North Face.
Update your wardrobe with this season’s hottest looks at Kildare Village, where you can invest in top name pieces, from Coast dresses to Levi jeans, at discount prices.
Stay ahead of the fashion pack at Kildare Village, where you can build your wardrobe around pieces from designer brands such as Reiss, Anya Hindmarch and Jaeger at discount prices.
Load up a
gift card and let that fashion fan choose their own gift.
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park "If you have only time to visit one attraction in Ireland this is it" Susan Byron
