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Country House Accommodation and Herbal Gardens Kilgraney House is a gracious Georgian house on the Kilkenny/Carlow border and overlooks the Barrow Valley.

The house is surrounded by extensive gardens and granite stone courtyards filled with culinary, aromatic and medicinal plants. The property offers guests a tranquil rural retreat and provides a unique country house experience. Come and experience the taste with stylish drawing rooms, comfortable bedrooms and a romantic dining room. Stay to taste the experience of contemporary cooking with our seas

onal seven course table d'hote dinners featuring fresh local produce and home-grown fruits, herbs and vegetables. Explore the nearby river and hill walks or simply indulge yourself with one of our armoatherapy treatments at AromaSpa.

12/06/2025

We’re excited to announce the return of the Carlow Garden Festival, taking place from Saturday, July 26th to Sunday, August 3rd, 2025. Set against the backdrop of County Carlow’s stunning gardens and historic homes, this nine-day festival is a celebration of horticulture, creativity, sustainability and natural beauty 🌷🌱

Organised by the Carlow Garden Trail, the festival is now in its 23rd year and has earned its place as one of Ireland’s premier gardening events. It brings together almost 20 of the most respected names in Irish and UK gardening, offering a vibrant programme of expert talks, garden visits, guided tours, hands-on workshops and culinary experiences. A dynamic line-up of expert talks and demonstrations will be led by some of the most influential voices in gardening, including Adam Frost of BBC Gardeners World and Peter O’Mahony, Irish rugby international and passionate gardener.

The full festival schedule and ticket information are available now at www.carlowgardentrail.com. Visitors are encouraged to explore accommodation packages, local cafés, and other attractions across the county to make the most of their visit.

Sustainability takes centre stage in 2025, with the introduction of a dedicated shuttle bus service connecting all garden venues from five key locations in Carlow Town, including the Seven Oaks Hotel, Talbot Hotel, Woodford Dolmen Hotel and Carlow’s bus and train stations. This new service encourages visitors to leave the car behind and travel in a more environmentally friendly way, supporting the festival’s mission to reduce its carbon footprint while also making it easier to attend multiple events throughout the county.

With gardens in full bloom, the festival is the perfect moment to pause, take inspiration from seasoned professionals, and plan ahead for the months to come. Whether you're a complete beginner or a lifelong enthusiast, the festival offers a space to explore new ideas, gain practical advice, and reconnect with nature.

If you have any questions that aren’t covered in the FAQ section on the Carlow Garden Trail website, or if you experience any difficulties reserving tickets online, please email [email protected] or call 059 913 0411.

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06/07/2024

Silver, copper, enamel, glass beads, wood, and mixed media earring collections on view until the 28th July. Open Friday to Sunday 2.00 to 6.00pm.

17/11/2023

Please join us for our Design Week Exhibition, Ancient Irish Symbols and Motifs.

On Sunday we are having a special charity event in-aid of UNICEF, 50% of all proceeds will be donated to this charity.

18/07/2022

Horticultural Therapy

James Wong at Kilgraney House

28th July 2022 at 3.00pm

James Wong, ethnobotinist, science write and broadcaster, makes a welcome return to Kilgraney House and Herb Gardens with a talk entitled 'Horticultural Happy Pill.

We've all noticed the benefits of being outdoors and how uplifting working with garden plants can be. However, James will reveal the science behind how simply being around plants can reduce feelings of pain, boost mood and even improve physical endurance. James will explain simple ways in which anyone (even those with no garden at all) can experience the benefits of horticultural therapy.

Pre-booking essential and tickets are available at the following link:

www.carlowgardentrail.com/event/horticultural-happy-pill

08/07/2019

Jekka McVicar at Kilgraney House and Herb Gardens.

Wednesday 31st July 2019 at 3.00pm.

Sow it, Grow it, Eat It.

We're delighted that Jekka McVicar will be our guest speaker at this year's Carlow Garden Festival event at Kilgraney House.

Jekka has grown organic herbs for over three decades and has received over sixty RHS Gold Medals for her organic herb displays, including a staggering fourteen at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Tickets are available on the Carlow Garden Trail website. Places are filling fast so if you'd like to to secure a place then please book soon at:

www.carlowgardentrail.com/event/jekka-mcvicar-at-kilgraney-house-and-herb-gardens/ -tickets

25/04/2019

Pictures at an Exhibition

Images from the launch of Sidereus Watches at Kilgraney House Gallery on the 24th March.

Exhibit is open for viewing this Sunday, the 28th April between 14:00h and 17:00h.

The exhibit showcases Brú na Bóinne, our inaugural collection of timepieces designed to celebrate the origins of horology and the marking of time in Ireland for over 5,000 years.

22/04/2019

Exhibition of Sidereus Watches open today, the 22nd April, between 14:00h and 17:00 in the Gallery at Kilgraney House.

The exhibit showcases watches from our inaugural collection to celebrate the origins of horology and the marking of time in Ireland for over 5,000 years at Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth.

14/08/2018

View from the lower courtyard this evening.

Feeling truly blessed at Kilgraney House.

30/07/2018

Earth and Air

An Exhibition and sale of Ceramics and Eco-printed Textiles by Martin Marley at Kilgraney House.

Thursday 2nd August to Sunday 5th August 2018

Daily from 14:00h to 18:00h.

24/07/2018

Open Day 2018 at The Herb Gardens at Kilgraney House.

Thursday 2nd August 2018 at 3.00pm.

‘Grow a longer, healthier, happier life’ with Fiann Ó Nualláin.

We’re delighted to welcome Fiann O’ Nualáin, better known as The Holistic Gardener, as our guest speaker for our open day at The Herb Gardens at Kilgraney House.

Fiann is an award-winning garden designer and a columnist with contributions to newspapers, magazines and his own web site. He’s also a successful author with three books, one on first aid from the garden, one on beauty treatments from the garden and his latest book is a collection of life strategies and mindful techniques to better cope with the vicissitudes of life and maintain mental wellness.

Fiann’s talk will explore how the garden heals on so many levels and you’ll discover how best to maximise the many benefits of gardening for your own health and happiness. He’ll highlight the wonderful transformations that happen as you toil with the soil, from the sounds of nature impacting on your emotions, to the benefits of daylight in helping to fight off ailments and psychological issues.

Herbs feature a lot in the gardens at Kilgraney, though many have suffered with the prolonged drought conditions this season, and Fiann will discuss the benefits of natural aromatherapy and how best to enjoy the calming, corrective and curative benefits of herbal harvests from your garden.

Admission is €10.00. Pre-booking advisable, tickets from www.carlowgardentrail.com.

Some tickets for sale on the day subject to availability.

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Kilgraney House
Bagenalstown

Telephone

+353599775283

Website

http://www.kilgraneyhouse.com/

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