Lios Aird (Gaelic meaning high fort) is located on the original site of a ring fort and souterrain with a commanding outlook over the surrounding countryside. The 163 acres of gardens, ponds and forest offer an experience that has been described as one of space, perception and peacefulness.

 

With acres upon of acres of gardens and trails, the woodland walks with their specially designed pathways offer guests a truly contemplative experience with enchanting vistas around every corner. Liss Ard has been planned to reveal a collection of ‘garden rooms’: the lakeside walk, the waterfall garden, the woodland garden, the water garden and arboretum and the wildflower meadow.

And one of the greatest surprises is the living art featured in the Irish Sky Garden: the giant earth and stone works, The Crater, by famed artist James Turrell, with its contemplative ‘Vault Purchase’ or plinth at its centre. As a landscape feature The Crater has encouraged many landscape architects to make their pilgrimage to Liss Ard over the years, but it is also an enlightening experience for the solitary surveyor, lying on their back on the ‘Vault Purchase’, gazing up through the Craters ‘bowl’ at the sky.

 

Liss Ard Estate Gardens

The Estate and Gardens may be closed as part of an exclusive private guest letting during usual opening times to the Public during our summer Season.

The James Turrell Irish Sky Garden Crater is always open to residents. 

Access to the Sky Garden for other visitors is charged at €5.00 per adult, on open days only. Not suitable for children.

 

The limited edition Coffee Table Book “Irish Sky Garden” by James Turrell is available for sale at reception at €5.00.