Kilmacurragh Arboretum is managed by the National Botanic Gardens. It is the remnants of a large estate planted during the 19th century by Thomas Acton in conjunction with David Moore and his son Sir Frederick Moore, curators of the National Botanic Gardens at that time.

It was a period of great botanical and geographical explorations with numerous plant species from around the world being introduced to Ireland for the first time. The different soil and climatic conditions at Kilmacurragh resulted in many of these specimens succeeding there while struggling or failing at Glasnevin. Kilmacurragh is particularly famous for its conifers and rhododendron collections.

Opening Hours:
7 days a week: 9am – 4.30pm, opens until 5pm Mid-Feb to Oct
Last entry 30mins before closing.
Free guided tours at 12pm and 3pm daily from mid-March to mid-October.
Closed Christmas Day.

Contact & Pricing:
botanicgardens.ie
kilmacurraghgardens@opw.ie
Tel: 04 044 8844
Kilmacurragh, Kilbride, Co. Wicklow
Free admission