Vandeleur Walled Garden

Beautiful old stone walls contain this sheltered garden, once the forgotten garden of Kilrush House, home to the Vandeleur landlords. Replanting the borders that line the walls began in the spring of 2000 and the Vandeleur Walled Garden has now been re-designed for the 21st century around the old path system. The garden specialises in many unusual and tender plants that thrive in the area’s uniquely western latitude microclimate. While restoration work is now complete there is an ongoing commitment to development. In 2005 attractive visitor information boards were provided in the garden and in 2006 the Vandeleur glasshouse was completed.

Enjoy the special events that take place throughout the year such as art and craft exhibitions, musical recitals, family festivals and historical lectures. Part of a heritage exhibition entitled 'Kilrush in Landlord Times' is also on display throughout the Vandeleur centre.

The Vandeleur Walled Garden and Centre was funded with the assistance of ERDF grant through Shannon Development, Great Gardens of Ireland, LEADER 11/RRD Ltd, FÁS, Clare County Council and Kilrush Town Council.