Annmount, Glounthaune, Co. Cork.
Tel/Fax: (021) 435 3119
E-mail: marybyrne@hillsidegardens.org
Web: www.hillsidegardens.org
This garden is a mature sloping woodland garden of
4 acres. It has won the National Award for large gardens
1996-2000. The gardens is filled with rare and unusual,
tender plants from all corners of the world.
The garden is made up of rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias,
woodland plants, grasses, hostas, two ponds, a rockery
with waterfall, scree beds and gravel areas. The garden
specialises in the rare and unusual, including mixed
borders and alpines. New areas being developed all the
time. Check the website for more information and photos.
Open: May - September by appointment
Admission: €5.00
Contact: Michál & Mary Byrne
Facilities:
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Plant Sales
Directions:
From Cork:
Take N25 from Cork. Take Waterford road. Follow the
signs for Glounthaune. Turn left at Glounthaune church
up hill under bridge. 100 yards from bridge you will
see 'Annmount' on pillar. Hillside is the 1st left in
the avenue.
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