The terraced gardens lead to a wonderful nature walk along the river on one side and a lime tree walk takes you to a circular walled garden on the other. The fountain with turtles who spray water from their mouths were originally made of copper and were nearly lost when all but one had been stolen. This allowed copies to be made and for the fountain to be restored. One of my favorite “secret” gardens in Ireland.
- Official website: Heritage Ireland
- Laois County Council: Heywood Garden
Written by Corey Taratuta
Corey hosts the Irish Fireside podcast and blog which has been named Best Blog of the Diaspora by the Irish Web Awards. His work has appeared on Google Field Trip, www.Lonely Planet.com, National Public Radio, www.WanderingEducators.com, www.BritMums.com, www.DiscoveryWorld.org, and elsewhere. His web community has been named finalist for the People’s Choice Podcast Awards and Irish Blog Awards, and his Irish travel program has ranked in the iTunes Top 50 Travel Podcasts. Corey’s Tips | Website
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