Conservation & Secret Rooms at Johnstown Castle
News of a secret room at Johnstown Castle made headlines around the world in 2023. The discovery was made during a window conservation project at the Wexford castle.
Ensuring a Sustainable Future for Our Past and Our Planet
Preserving the historical authenticity of a heritage house with environmental considerations including some interesting house inhabitants takes planning.
Irish Heritage Trust Award Recognition
We are celebrating Irish Heritage Trust award recognition this year with both national and international wins for our properties. This recognition for our teams and partners is testament to their hard work and passion for our special heritage properties. Museum of the Year It’s been a fantastic year for The National Famine Museum with multiple…
Garden Projects at Johnstown Castle Estate
2023 has seen a second phase of garden projects unveiled at the historic Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens. The sunken garden, historic glasshouses and walled gardens have all undergone substantial renewal and replanting over the last three years. Work continues on the glasshouse restoration and new planting schemes. Walled Gardens These gardens were originally…
Restoring the Strokestown Park House Portico
Did you know that ‘portico’ is the Italian for ‘porch’? Understandable of course, as both describe a covered space above a front door or entrance. But when you see the newly restored portico at Strokestown Park House, you might suggest that that’s where the similarities end. A ‘porch’ would be an altogether unworthy description of…
Christmas at Irish Heritage Trust Properties in Wexford, Cork and Roscommon
Irish Heritage Trust properties at Fota House and Gardens in Cork, Johnstown Castle Estate Museum and Gardens in Wexford and Strokestown Park House in Roscommon are ready to welcome visitors to a magical festive season of traditional Christmas events. Santa and his team of mischievous elves will be on-site with traditional, whimsical and enchanted experiences…
Breathing New Life into Old Worlds at Strokestown Park
Irish Heritage Trust Volunteers at the Heart of Heritage Projects Irish Heritage Trust volunteers at Strokestown Park are marking the completion of some exciting heritage projects in the Palladian house and walled gardens. These include the garden poetry trail, collection care and academic research. Other projects continue apace, including the grain growing project and the…
New Brand at the Heart of Heritage
Breathing New Life into Old Worlds at the Irish Heritage Trust We recently undertook a brand stock-take at the Irish Heritage Trust with the brilliant team at Designworks. This follows a period of growth at the Trust making it even more important to consider who we are and what we are about. Celebrating Renewal and…
Irish Heritage Trust Autumn Fête
Autumn Fête – Follies & Fun for Old & Young The Irish Heritage Trust has launched its Autumn Fête – Follies & Fun for Old & Young on Sunday 1 October Events and activities at our unique heritage sites will include bespoke tours, music, dance, funfairs, wellness, wildlife, trails, hunts, and a host of vintage…
Heritage Venue Destination in Ireland’s Ancient East
Heritage buildings stand as proud witnesses to the past, embodying the architectural and cultural legacy of a bygone era.