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Raven’s Oak

omd — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:53:38 +0000

Susan & Michael Cobley
Derryishal
Bantry, County Cork, Ireland

From Primula vulgaris to Tetrapanax papyrifer ‘Rex’ this garden is composed of many colourful rooms and secret corners filled with an abundance of well known and rarer plants. It includes herbaceous borders, a wildflower meadow, a bold exotic area and contrasting woodland area. There is an organically managed polytunnel and vegetable garden which supply the house throughout the year. Created from a bare site in 2004, Ravens’ Oak Garden is a hidden gem tucked away in unspoilt countryside and was designed to attract and encourage wildlife. It now boasts many species found in or immediately around the garden, with 60+ species of birds seen including resident Choughs and Ravens.

CHARITY DAY

Sunday 21 August,

11am–6pm

OPEN: 11am–6pm. Daily all year. Please telephone first except during trail days 11th–26th June.

ADMISSION: € 5.

LOCATION: From R586 Drimoleague-Bantry road take a right turn at Willy Pas’s pub, Colomane. Take the 2nd, almost hidden turning right by a pole with two yellow rings. Then take the first turning on the left and follow this road for approx 1 mile. Ravens’ Oak is situated on the right.
From Bantry – through the town past the library and continue on left past the church and convent. Continue on this road for about 3 miles until you arrive at a grotto and Francis O’Neil Monument and sign for Trawlebane. Take this road left and proceed for 1 mile. Turn right at a post with two yellow rings painted on it. Ravens’ Oak is the first house on the left.

Sorry no dogs. Toilets. Plants for Sale.

FACILITIES: B&B and self-catering apartment.

Tel.: (027) 53809. Mob.: (086) 8736436.

Email: info@ravens-oak.com

Website: www.ravens-oak.com

GPS: N 51.40.18 & W 9.23.07

Kilcolman Garden

omd — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:43:06 +0000

Sarah Gornall, Kilcolman Rectory
Kilcolman
Enniskeane, County Cork, Ireland

Kilcolman Rectory is set in mature grounds with sweeping lawns, magnificent Beech trees, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Magnolias, old Roses, plenty of spring bulbs for sale. Good flower cutting garden. Vegetable and herb garden. Many rare trees and shrubs including Eucryphia cordifolia and Stewartia pseudocamelia.

OPEN: 11th–26th June from 2–5pm and April to September by appointment. All groups welcome. Cream teas served. Please book. (Unsuitable for wheelchairs as too much gravel. Also unsuitable for children under 12 years.) Sorry no dogs.
ADMISSION: €5
LOCATION: From Clonakilty: Take the Bandon Road and after Ballinascarthy, turn left on the sharp bend, signed Oliver Plunkett GAA ground, go straight down hill, turn left at T junction. The Rectory is 3rd entrance on right.
From Bandon: Take the Clonakilty road, turn right on the sharp bend immediately after the sign for Hosfords Blue Geranium Café. Go straight down hill, turning left at T junction and the Rectory is 3rd entrance on the right.
GPS: N 51.73.128 & W 8.86.649
Tel.: (023) 8822913
Email: sarahjgornall@eircom.net
Website: www.kilcolmanrectory.com

Kilravock Gardens

omd — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:22:54 +0000

Malcolm & Phemie Rose
Durrus, County Cork, Ireland

A modern 2 acre coastal terraced garden hewn out of rock overlooking Dunmanus Bay planted to take full advantage of the mild climate of West Cork. Collections of Sorbus, Restios, Acers, ferns and Cordylines. Plants from both the northern and southern hemispheres thrive in the warm moist conditions and take you on a journey from shady woodland to the mediterranean. Featured in many national and international publications and national and inter national TV. Unusual plants for sale. (Sorry no dogs).

CHARITY DAY
Sunday 3 July
2–5.30pm

OPEN: 11th–26th June, 12–5.30pm. May-September by appointment. Groups at any time by appointment.
ADMISSION: Adults €6. Children €3.
Garden unsuitable for children under 12yrs.
LOCATION: Just over 1 mile from Durrus on the Kilcrohane road. See sign.
Tel./Fax: (027) 61111. Mobile: (087) 8161526.
Email: kilravock1@eircom.net
Website: www.kilravockgardens.com
GPS: N. 51.037.014 & W 009.33.055

Glebe Gardens

omd — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:05:25 +0000

Jean & Peter Perry
The Glebe Gardens
Baltimore, County Cork, Ireland

Circa 5½ acres of romantic gardens going down to the sea. Courtyard gardens with pots of profusion, beautiful abundant vegetable potager, gravelled herb garden, young woodland and old meadow with grass ampitheatre. From spring bulbs to Roses, annuals and perennials to late summer Dahlias, there is always something of interest to see. Award winning Café. Plants for sale. Dogs on lead please.

CHARITY DAY
Sunday 10th July

Saturday 11th June
AM–Book signings by JOY LARCOM & JANE POWERS.
PM–Garden talks by JIMI BLAKE & OTHERS.

GARDEN OPEN: April – September. Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays. 10am – 6pm.
ADMISSION: €5. Children Free.
LOCATION: Skibbereen to Baltimore road, as you enter village ‘Baltimore’ sign is on left – entrance directly opposite.
Tel.: (028) 20232.
Email: glebegardens@gmail.com
Website: www.glebegardens.com

Inish Beg Estate

omd — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:57:01 +0000

Paul & Georgiana Keane
Inish Beg
Baltimore, County, Cork Ireland

Restored wall garden. Glasshouse, two woodland gardens; formal gardens, orchard, extensive woodland and woodland walks. Since 1997 restoration of the grounds has been ongoing with replanting within the woodlands. Exceptional tree ferns and bamboo in woodland gardens.

Plant Fair
Sunday 12th June

12 noon – 5pm
View details online

OPEN: 10am–5pm.
ADMISSION: Adults €5. Children, unwaged and OAP’s €3.
LOCATION: On R595, 4 miles south of Skibbereen. Turn right just after sign ‘Canon Goodman’s Grave’.
Tel.: (028) 21745. Fax: (028) 23389.
Email: info@inishbeg.com
Website: www.inishbeg.com

Aultaghreagh Cottage Garden

omd — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:57:01 +0000

Christine Wilson
Aultaghreagh
Dunmanway, County Cork, Ireland

Over 12 years we have turned an acre hayfield into a colourful cottage garden, with fishpond, waterfall, bog garden, willow arbour. Grasses & prairie planting contrast with twin flower borders & annuals. A box hedge herb parterre leads to a rose garden and exotic walled garden. An extensive woodland/shade garden provides shelter. A polytunnel, greenhouse, raised beds & small orchard provide us with fruit and

vegetables. Easy walking, lots of seats – picnics welcome. Parking for coaches. Teas/toilets. Free teas for groups. Videos on website & YouTube. Plants for sale. Sorry no dogs.

OPEN: May to September 11am–5pm. (Closed Mondays except Bank Holiday Mondays). No appoint ment needed during the Garden Trail weeks 11–26 June. Please telephone first otherwise.
ADMISSION: €5.
LOCATION: From Dunmanway: 5km on R587 Macroom road. Left onto L4616 following ‘Garden’ signs. Then 200 metres, first right.
From Cork: N22 Killarney. R585 Bantry/Kealkil through Coppeen. Right after Daly’s bar R585. Left at Kilnadur crossroads (yellow school).
Tel.: (023) 8855307.
Email: houserocker@live.com
Website: www.aultaghreaghcottagegarden.com
GPS: (Google Maps) 51.7785 & – 9.0915