Redeveloped Arboretum Garden And Retail Centre Opens In Kilquade

The newly renovated, state-of-the-art 2,400 m² garden centre will create 25 new jobs, in addition to the existing 25 employees, giving a total team of 200 people across the business.

Arboretum, the independent family-owned business operates two other garden and lifestyle centres; the flagship store in Leighlinbridge, Carlow and Urban Green, Parnell street, Dublin.

The investment has transformed the garden and retail centre into a thoroughly modern, comfortable shopping and meeting space completely covered by a glass roof. 

The Doyle family invested heavily in sustainable technology – with a rainwater harvesting system to water plants and solar panel generated electricity for heat and light - future proofing the facility for generations to come.

Taoiseach Simon Harris, said, "I’m delighted to be opening Arboretum Kilquade today following its redevelopment. It's great to see a family business go from strength to strength and it's great to see new jobs being created. The Arboretum is a special site in Wicklow and a really special place for family and friends to meet. It's also so important that children have access to as much information as possible on the natural world and the ethos of the Arboretum has always been right on point in this regard. I wish the business every success."

Fergal Doyle, Arboretum co-owner and Chief Commercial Operator said “We are honoured to have the Taoiseach here today to officially reopen Arboretum Kilquade. Our investment here is a vote of confidence in our valued local community, our dedicated team and our loyal customers. Sincere thanks for their support during the redevelopment. We are thrilled to share this state-of-the-art facility with them and look forward to welcoming 25 additional staff members in the coming weeks and months.”