There are many things worth celebrating throughout the month of June, from the official beginning of Summer to Father’s Day. At Dromoland Castle, we are delighted to be celebrating June as National Rose Month in honour of our very own “Dromoland Rose”.
Roses have a strong and colourful history, representing love, war and beauty going back many years, but this National Rose Month we wish to explore the history of The Dromoland Rose.
The Dromoland Rose was planted in commemoration of 50 years of service as a hotel at Dromoland Castle and was planted back in 2013.
Our very own Dorothea Madden, Head Gardener did the honour of planting Rose on the very special anniversary of the hotel opening in 1963.
In fact, Dorothea has been looking after the grounds and gardens of Dromoland for quite some time herself. She began working with us in 1989 and was appointed Head Gardener only a few years later.
