Rathbawn Gardens

Rathbawn Gardens Rathbawn Gardens is a new and exciting garden to visit in Kilteel Co. Kildare. Rathbawn Gardens was established by proprietors Joseph and Kathleen Reynolds.

Originally a small garden surrounding the family home, Rathbawn Gardens has seen extensive renovation and expansion since 2008. The first addition was the Japanese-inspired Island and the beginning of the arboretum. In 2012 the excavation and construction started on the formal garden. Inspired by an apprentice’s garden at Hampton Court, London. The construction and shape of the garden was guided b

y Arthur Shackleton. The final design and planting was helmed by Jimi Blake in 2013, and an extension was added in July 2014. In late 2012, the paths through the Woodland Garden, which was originally an area of dense forest, were cleared. This allowed for the final design and planting in 2013. With the addition of new gardens in 2013, Rathbawn extended its workforce to include a head gardener was. This role was filled by Ciarán Farrelly (BSc Hons) a Horticulture graduate of Institute of Technology Blanchardstown. Ciarán has worked in a variety of gardens including; Hunting Brook Gardens, Co.Wicklow and the Walled Garden at Malahide Castle, Dublin. This is an exciting time for Rathbawn Gardens as we look to the future development of the gardens and welcoming the public to enjoy our various scenic gardens. Directions to Rathbawn
From N7:
Exit N7 at Junction 6 and follow signposts to Kilteel. Turn left after Brennan’s Kilteel Inn. At fork in the road stay left. Entrance to Rathbawn 1km on right. (Grid ref: 53.227336m, -6.513165)

From South Dublin:
Take the N81 towards Blessington from Tallaght
Past the Blue Gardenia Pub continue for 3km. Turn right onto L8384 signposted to Kilteel. Past Hunting Brook Gardens (open for visitors)
Rathbawn is 2km on left. (Grid ref: 53.227336, -6.513165)

Here's some beauty from around Rathbawn Gardens on a crisp but lovely day..
30/01/2019

Here's some beauty from around Rathbawn Gardens on a crisp but lovely day..

Hi all! Here's a few photos of how the main beds are looking at the moment..
30/08/2018

Hi all! Here's a few photos of how the main beds are looking at the moment..

Some photos of the main beds taken earlier. There's a nice amount of colour coming into it now..
09/08/2018

Some photos of the main beds taken earlier. There's a nice amount of colour coming into it now..

18/06/2018

There have been a few people wondering if there will be an open day for charity this year. At the moment there are no plans for this year but if anything changes I will let you know through this page. Thanks for your interest. The gardens here really are beautiful so I will take more photos to show to you all. Emily

The Woodland Garden in mid May..
17/06/2018

The Woodland Garden in mid May..

The Wisteria on the Island is in full bloom right now providing a beautiful canopy.
17/06/2018

The Wisteria on the Island is in full bloom right now providing a beautiful canopy.

The Formal Garden is looking stunning at the moment.
17/06/2018

The Formal Garden is looking stunning at the moment.

17/06/2018

Hi all! I've been taking on the gardens in Rathbawn since April with Ciarans handover and guidance. You're all more than welcome to this page and I will update you with photos of how the place is looking. Emily

Sorry for the lack of updates lately. The main border is still flowering like mad however the weather is starting to get...
19/10/2016

Sorry for the lack of updates lately.

The main border is still flowering like mad however the weather is starting to get colder so it's time to start the deconstruction to take in the tender plants. These photos were taken this morning.

19/09/2016
30/08/2016

We are blown away by the amount of people who came to the open day on Sunday and all kind words we received about the garden. A big thank you to all who came and help raise money for the IMNDA

A great article about a must see garden in Dublin which will be closed forever in September!
21/08/2016

A great article about a must see garden in Dublin which will be closed forever in September!

After four decades of tending her Dublin plot, Helen Dillon reveals her must-keeps and mistakes

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