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Friday, March 28, 2025

Natures work of art

Natures work of art. Ref: Ag096

A spectacular view of Caragh Lake from the gardens of Ard...

A spectacular view of Caragh Lake from the gardens of Ard na Sidhe. Ref: Ag095

Forty shades of green

Forty shades of green. Ref: Ag094

One of the exotic plants which thrive in the gardens at...

One of the exotic plants which thrive in the gardens at Ard na Sidhe because of the quality of the soil. Ref: Ag093

Garden feature in Ard Na Sidhe

Garden feature in Ard Na Sidhe. Ref: Ag092  

The wild Irish Rose grows over the arched stone gate in...

The wild Irish Rose grows over the arched stone gate in the enclosed garden at Ard Na Sidhe. Ref: Ag091

An ornamental war chessboard in Hotel Ard Na Sidhe

An ornamental war chessboard in Hotel Ard Na Sidhe. Ref: Ag089

A view of the interior of Hotel Ard Na Sidhe

A view of the interior of Hotel Ard Na Sidhe. Ref: Ag085

A view of the sitting room in the interior of Hotel...

A view of the sitting room in the interior of Hotel Ard Na Sidhe. Ref: Ag084

Some of the furnishings which can be seen in the interior...

Some of the furnishings which can be seen in the interior of the hotel. Ref: Ag083

A view of the back of Hotel Ard Na Sidhe

A view of the back of Hotel Ard Na Sidhe. Ref: Ag082

A close view of Ard Na Sidhe shows the meticulous attention...

A close view of Ard Na Sidhe shows the meticulous attention to detail by the builders. Ref: Ag081

The fine landscaping and gardens which are a magnificent feature of...

The fine landscaping and gardens which are a magnificent feature of Ard Na Sidhe. Ref: Ag080

This arched doorway shows the attention to detail in Ard Na...

This arched doorway shows the attention to detail in Ard Na Sidhe. Ref: Ag079

Ard Na Sidhe in all of its glory framed by the...

Ard Na Sidhe in all of its glory framed by the profusion of the foliage. Ref: Ag078

This photo shows off the fine sandstone of the building which...

This photo shows off the fine sandstone of the building which was sourced locally. Ref: Ag077

An arched window showcases the fine architecture of the building. Lady...

An arched window showcases the fine architecture of the building. Lady Gordan used local labour in the construction of the house. Ref: Ag076

A view of Hotel Ard Na Sidhe and Gardens which overlooks...

A view of Hotel Ard Na Sidhe and Gardens which overlooks Caragh Lake. Ref: Ag075

This old style Victorian country house was originally built by...

This old style Victorian country house  was originally built by Lady Edith Gordon in 1913. She wrote a book called 'The Winds of Time'...

Entrance to Hotel ‘Ard na Sidhe’ , the gaelic meaning translates...

Entrance to Hotel 'Ard na Sidhe', the gaelic meaning translates as 'Hill of the Fairies' situated in Caragh Lake. Ref: Ag073