Glowing under the sugarloaf

It’s no wonder that Peter Dowdall sees Powerscourt as one of Ireland’s jewels. And he thoroughly enjoyed a recent visit with head gardener Alex Slazenger, who embodies the change and continuity in this special place

There are some places whose very name brings a smile to your face.

For me, Powerscourt is one of those places. I immediately think of standing on the terrace looking down at the Italian Gardens and the great fountain at the end with the Sugar Loaf in the distance.