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National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh
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The National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh (Irish: Garraithe Náisiúnta na Lus, Cill Mochura) is a garden and arboretum outside Wicklow Town, County Wicklow, Ireland. It is a satellite of the main National Botanic Gardens located in Glasnevin, County Dublin. The 52 acre gardens are situated 5 km from exit 18 on the M11 motorway.
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Garraithe Náisiúnta na Lus Cill Mochura | |
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Type | Botanic Garden |
Location | Kilmacurragh, Wicklow |
Coordinates | 52.929327°N 6.147796°W / 52.929327; -6.147796 |
Area | 21.04 ha (52.0 acres) |
Created | 1712 |
Operated by | Office of Public Works |
Status | Open all year |
Website | www.botanicgardens.ie/kilmacurragh |
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The gardens were founded in 1712 as part of the Acton family estate who owned the land until 1940.[1] Today, the gardens are in State ownership through the Office of Public Works. They were acquired in 1976 by the Land commissioner and day-to-day management transferred to National Botanic Gardens in 1996.