The Irish Heritage Trust has appointed Dan Barrett, Brendan Byrne, Susan Frankish and Cliona Murphy to its Board of Directors. The appointments bring significant expertise in heritage management, governance, finance, digital transformation, sustainability and strategic leadership to the organisation, supporting the continued growth and stewardship of Ireland’s cultural heritage. Welcoming the appointments, Ger Aherne, Chairman…
We’re very proud to share that Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens in Wexford and Strokestown Park and the National Famine Museum in Roscommon have both received a 2025 CIE Tours Award of Excellence. These awards are presented to organisations that deliver an exceptional visitor experience, welcoming guests on CIE tours and achieving a customer satisfaction rating…
Strokestown Park | The National Famine Museum has announced a €1.2 million investment that will transform its historic grounds into a vibrant, nature-based visitor experience. Backed by a €1.2m investment from Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme* which is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union under the EU Just Transition…
Explore the Past, Inspire the Future Are you a Transition Year student ready to step out of the classroom and into the world of Irish heritage? The Irish Heritage Trust invites you to explore Ireland’s heritage from the inside through a hands-on Transition Year experience designed to inspire the next generation of heritage professional THIS APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED – THANK YOU…
Living the Values is the employee recognition programme at the Irish Heritage Trust
Delight family and friends with the gift of heritage this Christmas with an Irish Heritage Trust gift card.
The ESB has announced plans to partner with the Irish Heritage Trust to develop No. 12 Fitzwilliam Street as a museum. Subject to the appropriate consents, No. 12 will be developed into a compelling heritage visitor attraction in Dublin’s South Georgian Core. The new attraction will connect the history of Georgian Dublin and Fitzwilliam Street…
The Irish Heritage Trust launched its new strategy aimed at securing the future sustainability of Ireland’s built and natural heritage and creating connections between communities and the special properties in its care. Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan T.D. launched the Strategic Plan 2023-2033 at the historic No. 11 Parnell Square….
In early April, Irish Heritage Trust Volunteers gathered at the beautiful Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens, Wexford where Malcolm Noonan T.D., Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform launched the publication of the Trust’s new Complete Guide to Volunteering. Since the Irish Heritage Trust was established in 2006, it has successfully developed its…
