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Places to Visit > Parks and Gardens Coole Nature Reserve,
Gort,
Co. Galway,
Ireland
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The former home of Lady Gregory, a founder of the Abbey Theatre and friend of William Butler Yeats. The house no longer stands, but the estate is now a national nature reserve. The garden of the house, with its yew walk and autograph tree is preserved. Carved on the autograph tree, among others are the signatures of John Masefield, George Bernard Shaw, Sean O'Casey. Attractions include nature trails, walks, a lake and turlough.
Pictures courtesy of HeritageIreland.ie.
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