2026 Garden TRAil
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1 Birch Lane Cottage, Cuilmore, Gurteen
F56 P202
Úna & Gerry Hunt 087 2538500
Nestled at the end of a birch-lined lane, this charming organic cottage garden lies within a working organic farm. Visitors can wander through productive fruit and vegetable beds, colourful herbaceous borders and a fragrant rose walk, explore the orchard, woodland, pond and rockery, or relax in peaceful seating areas throughout the wildlife-friendly garden.
Open: 1 - 5 pm on 25 & 26 July
Charity Supported: Samaritans
From Gurteen, take the R294 towards Tubbercurry. After 2 km turn left onto L8104 at the sign for Mount Irwin Cemetery. After 1.4 km take the left turn, then the immediate right fork along the tree-lined lane.
2 Dearest Dahlia Carrickfad, Fivemilebourne
F91 KX48
Miriam Herridge 087 6305270
Dearest Dahlia presents over 200 dahlias in splendid bloom. Forty entirely new varieties alongside cherished favourites from seasons past. With a little luck, a glowing sunflower field and a small romantic cottage garden will also be in their finest summer form.
Open: 12 – 5pm on 8 & 9 August
Charity Supported: Jack & Jill Foundation
From Sligo, take the N16 to the Regional Stores traffic lights & turn onto the R286 towards Dromahair. After 500m, turn left towards Calry and follow for 8km. At the Newtownmanor/Leitrim sign, turn onto L8150. First house on the left.
3 Ros na Run Ross Skreen
F91 C5K8
John & Ann Preston 087 4149712
Nestled in the foothills of the Ox Mountains with panoramic views of Knocknarea and Benbulben, the garden, with photographs by Gerry Daly, is well illustrated in “The Irish Garden” magazine (2015) and described as “a great celebration of flowers and plants arranged in a most unusual but very interesting fashion”. This large garden has an eclectic mix of trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials.
Open: 2 - 5pm on 30 & 31 May, 1 June, 20 & 21 June, 4 & 5 July, 22 & 23 August
Charity Supported: North West Hospice
On N59 Sligo – Ballina turn L onto L2203 (Ladies Brae), travel 2km. Left at first crossroads (signed Dromard Cemetery). Travel 1km. R at green gates. First house on left
