The Pocket Guide to the 100 Best Gardens in Ireland

The Pocket Guide to the 100 Best Gardens in Ireland takes readers on an informative, interesting and pictorial tour of some of Ireland’s most spectacular gardens. Written by journalist Shirley Lanigan, it explores the gardens’ histories, design, flora and fauna, and also includes interviews with owners, curators and gardeners.

In addition, it acts as a practical guide, providing information on fees, opening hours, etc, and being pocket sized it is the ideal companion while traveling across Ireland to visit these remarkable horticultural sights. Building on Shirley Lanigan’s previous book on Irish gardens, which was hailed as “probably the most comprehensive guide to Irish gardens, North and South, published to date”, The Pocket Guide to the 100 Best Gardens in Ireland is for anyone who can appreciate the very best of Irish gardens, from the truly magnificent and celebrated to the never-before-seen secret gardens.

Updated and lavishly illustrated, this informative, interesting, and pictorial tour of Ireland's most spectacular gardens explores the history, design, flora, and fauna of the gardens, and also features practical information on admission and opening hours.