Wicklow: The Garden County

Nestled on the eastern coast of Ireland, County Wicklow is a land of breathtaking beauty and rich history. This enchanting county is a tapestry of glens, mountains, and pristine beaches, woven together with the threads of ancient Christian and pre-Christian heritage.

Wicklow's majestic beauty and abundant natural resources attracted wealthy Anglo-Irish settlers, who established some of Ireland's finest estates and great houses. Places like Powerscourt, Killruddery, Avondale, and Russborough are testaments to their grandeur, with lavish gardens that earned Wicklow it's enduring nickname, "The Garden of Ireland".

This beautiful photographic journey through County Wicklow by Liam Blake, captures the essence of a place that has inspired poets, saints, and storytellers for millennia. From its ancient ruins to its lush gardens, from its rugged peaks to its serene shores, Wicklow is a county that continues to enchant all who wander its paths.