This walled garden, laid out c. 1820 with its  forge, are physical remainders of Mountbellew demesne, once a thriving estate . The enclosure was designed to grow cucumbers, melons and flowers, amongst other plants, and the remains of a greenhouse, grapery and peach house can be seen. In addition, a gardener’s house was built into the very walls of the garden. The estate was taken over in 1937 by the Land Commission and the house destroyed in 1939 to provide stones to fix roads, despite protests from the locals who tried to have the house converted into a district hospital. An enthusiastic local group have driven the repair and capping of  the masonry walls , removal of ivy and repair of wrought iron gates . They are carefully uncovering the paths and following best conservation practice in their endeavours.

Guides:
Jimmy Noone, John Walsh & members Mountbellew Heritage and Tourism Network