- OUR STORY -
Knockpatrick garden dates back almost a century, having been established by Tim’s father in the 1920s. Among the mature specimens you’ll find magnolias, crinodendrons, beech and red horse chestnuts. These established trees and shrubs create valuable shelter for more delicate plants beneath them.
Owners Tim and Helen O’Brien are keen gardeners themselves and are always glad to share tips or inspiration for your own garden.
- FINDING US -
A garden set on the Wild Atlantic Way.
This nearly century-old County Limerick garden holds a wide collection of plants, trees and shrubs, and welcomes visitors.
Knockpatrick Gardens sit a short drive from Foynes in West County Limerick, making them an easy day out from Limerick, Shannon, Ennis and Tipperary, or a handy stop along the Wild Atlantic Way.
- WHAT TO SEE -
A true haven for plant lovers, the gardens bring colour through their collections of rhododendrons, camellias, azaleas, bamboos, primulas, poppies and a wide range of tree ferns and grasses.
The garden is laid out over several levels, with pools and water features set among the planting. Roses, clematis, perennials, an arboretum and a large hydrangea collection keep things interesting right through the flowering seasons.
You’ll also find plenty of large mature trees, among them maples, red horse chestnut, palm, oak, monkey puzzle, cedar and magnolia.
Knockpatrick Gardens appears on a list of the 10 Best Things to Do in County Limerick and is featured in the 100 Best Gardens in Ireland.
- PLAN YOUR VISIT -
Knockpatrick Gardens welcome visitors from April to October. Individual garden enthusiasts and groups are both welcome, but please call ahead before you travel.
We work hard to keep the garden interesting all year round, though it is at its finest from May through to the end of September.