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Caption: Mount Congreve Gardens Ireland’s Ancient East
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Caption: On the Digital Day in Ireland, I biked along the Waterford Greenway until I arrived at Mount Congreve, an 18th century Georgian estate and gardens.
The estate span over 500 acres and the gardens cover 78 of these acres. There are over 16 km of walking trails throughout the gardens.
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Caption: The Walled Garden is divided into two sections. The first is fruit and vegetables, flowers, and a water lily pond.
The second is planted for August / September flowers.
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Caption: Can you smell the flowers?
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Caption: The. Woodland Garden peaks from February through May.
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Caption: The Bluebell Walk
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Caption: With a little searching you can also find the Bamboo Garden and pagoda.
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Caption: #bestofireland
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#irelandsancienteast The late Mr. Congreve, who passed away at 104 in 2011, is buried with his wife at the temple overlooking the river.
