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Kilfane
Glen
 Dating
back to the 1790s, Kilfane Glen and Waterfall in County
Kilkenny is a perfect example of a romantic garden. Following
the trend of the time for wilder, more natural gardens,
Sir John and Lady Power created this garden on their Kilfane
estate, utilising the existing features of ravines, streams
and woodlands. A waterfall was added by diverting a stream
along a mile-long canal to a 30-foot rock face. At the
base of this cliff, a grotto adds to the romantic theme.
Winding paths lead to the thatched summerhouse - a cottage
orné - from where the visitor may contemplate the
carefully designed 'natural' garden. Walking through the
garden, the eye is drawn to features such as bridges,
seats, fountains - giving the impression of a series of
rustic paintings. Through subsequent neglect, the garden
became overgrown and introduced shrubs such as rhododendron
and laurel spread unchecked, choking out the delicate
woodland plants central to the romantic theme. Now the
garden is listed as an Irish Heritage garden and is being
restored. The upper garden is home to works of art commissioned
by the Kilfane Trust and all 15 acres are open to the
public from May to September.
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Fahouragh, Castletownshend, Co. Cork
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