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| Located
in the shelter of Glengarriff Harbour in Bantry
Bay and warmed by the waters of the Gulf Stream, this island
and its unique gardens enjoys a climate that is almost sub-tropical,
making it possible for beautiful ornamental plants from many
parts of the world to flourish. This gardening gem, set in the
clear, clean waters of the bay is known to horticulturists all
over the world and was featured recently in BBC Television’s
‘The Flying Gardener’ series. |
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who created this garden heaven? Well, the 15 hectare
island was bought by Annan Bryce in 1910. He intended to build
a mansion as well as lay out extensive gardens on the island
which, at that time, was as bare and exposed as the mountains
of the nearby mainland are now. Rocks had to be blasted and
shelter-belts of conifers planted all round the island in preparation
for work on the grand design to begin. |
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