Irish National Stud and Gardens

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The Irish National Stud and Gardens date back to 1900 when Colonel William Hall Walker purchased land in Tully. He also had Japanese craftsmen Tassa Eida and his son Minoru create an elegant garden on the grounds. The horse that carried King Edward VII to victory at the 1909 Epsom Downs Derby was even named after the younger landscaper. In 1915, Hall Walker moved to England, and gifted the farm to the Crown on his departure. As the only stud farm in the country open to the public it offers a rare opportunity to see race-horse royalty up close. At the Horse Museum, you can immerse yourself in the country’s historic love of horses, and see the skeleton of Arkle, a legendary Irish Thoroughbred racehorse. A stroll through the Japanese gardens traces the passage of a soul from birth to death and beyond, while St Fiachra's Garden is a serene marriage of water, stone, and woodland. For more information, please visit www.irishnationalstud.ie