Parks & Gardens

It is possible to see all of Ireland’s famous “40 Shades of Green” during a visit to one of the many incredible Parks and Gardens in Ireland. Your Irish Golf Tour or Ireland Vacation is an excellent opportunity to explore these Parks and Gardens.There are several national parks located throughout the island of Ireland, including Wicklow Mountains National Park in the East, Killarney National Park in the South, Connemara National Park in the West and Glenveagh National Park in the North. These national parks will inspire young and old and offer a wide range of activities from gentle rambling to exhilarating mountain climbing.There are a number of magnificent Stately houses in Ireland that offer an excellent visitor experience. Examples of these spectacular stately houses include Russborough House and Gardens, Castetown House, Powerscourt House and Gardens, Muckross House and Gardens and Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens. These stately homes have been transformed into incredible visitor experiences where you can take a step back in time to see how the gentry lived, and also enjoy manicured gardens and many other features.Ireland is a perfect destination for Family Holidays and the Emerald Isle offers a wealth of Parks which are guaranteed to enthral young and old. Tayto Park is located less than one hour from Dublin and features an array of exhilarating thrill rides, a zoo and many other superb activities. Tayto Park is also home to Europe’s largest wooden roller coaster – “The Cu Chulainn.”Other incredible family parks in Ireland include Westport House. Westport House is home to Pirate Adventure Park and a wealth of other superb family friendly activities. Lough Key Forest Park which is located in the Midlands of Ireland offers a stunning selection of activities from thrill activities to meandering boat rides.Fairways and FunDays offer all of Ireland’s Best Tourist Attractions as part of our client experience. Whether you are a golfer or not, your visit to Ireland on a Fairways and FunDays tour will be tailored to best meet your requirements and interests and your Ireland Vacation will be filled with visits to Ireland’s Top Attractions.

Avondale House

Avondale House and Forest Park is located in Rathdrum, County Wicklow. It is the birthplace of Charles Stewart Parnell one of the finest political leaders in Irish history, he was born here in 1846. The house is nestled amongst...

Burren Centre

Burren Centre is located in the historic village of Kilfenora, in County Clare and provides a gateway to the Burren. This fantastic Interpretative Centre provides a great experience, and a great insight into the rich history of the area....

Connemara National Park

Connemara National Park is located in the west of Ireland in County Galway. Connemara National Park was established and opened to the public in 1980. It encompasses around 2,957 hectares of scenic mountains, expanses of bogs, heaths, grasslands and...

Fota House, Aboretum & Gardens

Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens is a fantastic regency style great house located in county Cork, in the south west of Ireland. This charming house is one of the best examples of a country house in the country and...

Glenveagh National Park

Glenveagh National Park is the second largest national park in Ireland, it covers 170 square kilometres in the centre of the Derryveagh Mountains, in the north west of County Donegal. It is situated on a remote hillside above Glenveagh...

Harbour House Shooting Activity

Harbour House Shooting and Sports Club is is a family run shooting and archery range located in Athy, County Kildare in the south west of Ireland. They offer a safe and controlled environment where visitors have the chance to...

JFK Aboretum

JFK Arboretum is committed to the memory of John F Kennedy, President of the United States of America from 1960 to 1963. The Arboretum is located in New Ross, in County Wexford, in the south east of Ireland. This...

Killarney National Park

Killarney National Park was the first national park in Ireland, dating back to 1932 when the Muckross Estate was donated to the Irish State. It encompasses 26,000 acres of the most stunning natural scenery, being home to lush mountainous,...

Kilruddery House & Gardens

Kilruddery House and Gardens is an elegant 19th century regency mansion with elaborate gardens within 1,200 acres on the Kilruddery Demesne Estate and is located on the outskirts of Bray, County Wicklow in the south east of Ireland. It...

Lough Key Forest Park

Lough Key Forest and Activity Park is an expansive, verdant nature area encompassing a lake and several islands within eight hundred hectares. It is located on the southern shore of Lough Key in County Roscommon in the centre of...

Muckross House & Gardens

Muckross House and Gardens are located in the beautiful Killarney National Park in County Kerry. This beautiful 19th century Victorian mansion sits within a 11,000 acre estate, set amongst a stunning landscape of mountains and woodlands. It is one...

National Aquatic Centre

The National Aquatic Centre is an indoors aquatic facility and is located in Dublin. The centre contains a number of facilities including, a 50m swimming pool, diving pool, leisure pool and fitness centre. It is one of the world’s...

Powerscourt House, Gardens & Waterfall

Powerscourt House is a grand 18th century home that is located amongst one thousand acres of stunning grounds on Powerscourt Demesne. This stunning country estate is located in the heart of County Wicklow with lovely views of the great...

Tayto Park

Tayto Park is a potato themed park and zoo, celebrating Ireland’s favourite snack, the Tayto Crisp. It is Ireland’s only theme park, located a short distance from Dublin in Ashbourne, County Meath. This fifty five acre park is set...

Westport House

Westport House is a Georgian estate, it was the ancestral seat of the Marquesses of Sligo until 2014, and is located in Westport in County Mayo. It was constructed by the Browne family in the 18th century and designed...