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John F. Kennedy Arboretum
John F. Kennedy Arboretum Review
About 12 km (8 miles) to the north of Ballyhack lies the John F. Kennedy Arboretum, with more than 600 acres of forest, nature trails, and gardens, plus an ornamental lake. The grounds contain some 4,500 species of trees and shrubs and serve as a resource center for botanists and foresters. The top of the park offers fine panoramic views. The arboretum is clearly signposted from New Ross on R733, which follows the banks of the Barrow southward for about 5 km (3 miles). The cottage where the president's great-grandfather was born is in Dunganstown; Kennedy relatives still live in the house. About 2 km (1 mile) down the road at Slieve Coillte you can see the entrance to the arboretum.
- Address: Off R733, Dunganstown, Co. Wexford
- Phone: 051/388-171
- Cost: €3
- Hours: May--Aug., daily 10--8; Apr. and Sept., daily 10--6:30; Oct.--Mar., daily 10--5
- Website: www.heritageireland.ie
- Location: Ballyhack
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