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The Orangery

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The Orangery at Heywood.

Twin Trees Heywood Festival. The Orangery at Heywood. Orangeries were a popular, stylish addition to grand homes between the 17th and 19th centuries. They originated in the Renaissance gardens of Italy, after advancements in glass production, allowed for the glazing of large expanses, such as roof areas. The Orangery was used almost like a conservatory, […]

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Sham Castle

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Sham Castle at Heywood Demesne, Ballinakill

Twin Trees Heywood Festival. Sham Castle at Heywood, Ballinakill. Situated at Heywood Demesne, Ballinakill, Sham Castle, and the Gothic Ruin, were constructed as follies, which were whimsical and fashionable additions to wealthy estates, at the time. The Trench family, who lived in Heywood House, intentionally had the follies constructed as ruins. They appear as they […]

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Gothic Ruin

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Gothic Ruin at Heywood Ballinakill

Twin Trees Heywood Festival. Gothic Ruin at Heywood, Ballinakill. Situated at Heywood Demesne, Ballinakill, Sham Castle, and the Gothic Ruin, were constructed as follies, which were whimsical and fashionable additions to wealthy estates, at the time. The Trench family, who lived in Heywood House, intentionally had the follies constructed as ruins. They appear as they […]

Festival 2019

Twin Trees Heywood Festival – Floral Artistry

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Twin Trees Heywood Festival - Floral Artistry in Ballinakill, Co. Laois

Floral Artisrty  ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH OF IRELAND, BALLINAKILL CO, LAOIS 24th and 25th August 2019 Festival of flowers to depict architectural designs of Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944) Created by members of Durrow & Cullohill Flower and Garden Club, and Kilkenny Flower Club. Great Dixter and Lutyens Benches – Eva Holmes & Olive Dooley Steps at Church […]

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Heywood Ballinakill – A Brief History

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Twin Trees Heywood Festival - Heywood Gardens

Heywood Ballinakill Heywood Gardens were completed in 1912, and consist 50 acres of gardens, lakes, woodland and architectural features. The gardens have a spectacular setting on a hillside looking south-east over a sweep of undulating country which takes in seven counties. A walk lined with lime trees leads to a formal terrace overlooking the surrounding […]