Taste The Island Buyers Guide

Kylemore Abbey & Gardens www.kylemoreabbey.com Kylemore Castle was built in the late 1800s by Mitchell Henry MP, inspired by his love for his wife Margaret, creating an estate boasting ‘all the innovations of the modern age. In the restored rooms of the Abbey visitors learn about its history of tragedy, romance, education, innovation, and spirituality. Explore the 6 acre VictorianWalled Garden and restored garden buildings, which were developed along with the Castle in the late 1800s – once boasting 21 heated glass houses and a workforce of 40 gardeners. One of the last walled gardens built during the Victorian period in Ireland it was so advanced for the time that it was compared in magnificence with Kew Gardens in London. Alongside the formal flower garden, the Vegetable Garden forms a very important part of the VictorianWalled Garden. It features exclusively Victorian era plants, little seen Victorian vegetables such as cardoon, salsify, scorzonera and the many heritage varieties of common plants such as potatoes and cabbages. As well as vegetables a herb garden containing both culinary and medicinal plants is also located here. Early Evening Entertainment Connemara Pub Tour www.connemarapubtours.ie Meet the local characters who will share their stories and listen to yours. A memorable way to experience Connemara’s unique landscape and lifestyle while sampling a creamy pint of Guinness, a piping pot of tea or an award – winning Irish coffee. Taking you through the beautiful villages of Oughterard, MaamValley, Beladangan and Inverin while stopping off at different hostelries en route, sampling the best food and/or drink Connemara has to offer. The atmosphere and unique character of the Connemara pub is something not to be missed – over a pint or a seafood chowder, listen to a story from the barman or barmaid, sing a song or speak a few words as Gaeilge! Overnight & Dinner in Connemara Suggestions include • Ballynahinch Castle www.ballynahinch-castle.com • Delphi Resort www.delphiadventureresort.com • Screebe House www.screebe.com • Abbey Glen Castle www.abbeyglen.ie • Connemara Coast Hotel www.connemaracoasthotel.ie 141 SECT ION 14 – SUGGESTED I T INERARI ES