We heard of the gardens before thought it would be a folksy hippy place. Were delighted to find it was everything you want for a fun afternoon with children and adults who want to be children again!
There's something for every age here the tearooms are just lovely and staff very attentive even though they were run off their feet when we were there.
We've already planned a return visit next month - guaranteed precious memories of this place.

Why isn't this wonderful community project garden and trail better known? It works on several levels. It is a subtly beautiful Celtic themed garden - a theme so often tried at flower shows like Chelsea, but nothing like as well as here. It manages to be both peaceful and perfect for children up to say 10 - lots of space (11 acres) is the secret here - with a cleverly worked nature trail that lets the fun within the trail do the educating. The coffee shops great too with freshly baked scones and cakes. All in all, a must for garden enthusiasts and for young families looking for a fun hour or two in the Irish countryside.

I have visited Brigit's Garden a number of times now and always love going back. It has a lovely almost spiritual quality to it, and the themes of the garden are universal and tie in with Ireland's pagan past. it is divided into the four seasons, and includes a native woodland section with information on the trees and bushes and their folklore. Many Irish trees have associations with fairies and other magical elements and walking round this garden, you feel connected to an ancient past, a time where we were more in tune with nature and appreciative of her bounty. Not to get all new age about it, but it is a really lovely space to spend an afternoon in.

We visited the garden on a friend's recommendation, not knowing what to expect. We had no car, but the website mentioned that if we phoned ahead, staff might be able to pick us up from the bus stop. That worked out well (details below).
This garden is a collaborative labour of love, sustained by voluntary workers from many countries to create a series of spaces celebrating the Celtic seasons along with the nature and lore of ancient people of Ireland. The different purpose-built structures on the little landscape have thatched rooves and are completely natural inside, giving the interiors a restful feeling. Outside was sometimes peaceful and contemplative, sometimes giving a sense of power. One thing we loved was the variety of seating options in various natural nooks outside, and the wonderful feeling we got sitting there reading.
We had no car. Buseireann 419 toward Clifden, departing from beside the Galway rail station, took us to the Roscahill Post Office stop, which is at the start of the road toward the gardens. (There is no post office any more!) As the website suggested, we had phoned ahead to see whether staff were free to come fetch us from the bus, and this they did (if one of us did not have mobility problems, we could have walked the two kilometers to the gardens from the bus stop).
Some gardens are a botanical treasure trove. This one was more about themes, shapes, trees, stones, and structures, although it certainly did have lovely flowers. The cafe inside was delightful ans reasonably priced, with fresh ingredients and original, varied dishes. There is also a little gift shop.