When people picture the coat of arms for Dublin, it’s usually a blue shield with three burning castles. History tells a different story. The True Coat of Arms of Dublin When people picture the coat of arms for Dublin, it’s usually a blue shield with three burning castles. It’s everywhere: on T-shirts, coasters, keyrings, the Mansion…
Open Call for Professional Artist for a New Piece at the Home of Poetry & Heritage
Celebrating the women who worked behind the grand facades of Ireland’s historic estates on International Women’s Day.
Today we announced the appointment of four directors to join our board. They are Mark Bennett, Susan Cook, Patricia Kenny, and Séamus O’Grady. Established in 2006, the Trust is now a leading national organisation with four landmark heritage properties in its care. These are 11 Parnell Square, Dublin, where we are headquartered; Fota House, Arboretum…
New book entitled ‘Soil Matters: the Story of Science at Johnstown Castle’ chronicles the history of Johnstown Castle from 1929 to 2024.
Don your favourite costume and join us at our haunted heritage houses for some Halloween fun for old and young this mid term.
Ciarán Fitzgerald has been Head Gardener at Johnstown Castle Estate for five years and is as enthusiastic as day one! We talked to him about pioneering projects, sustainability, and some lesser-known facts about the estate. Firstly, what makes up the 120-acres at Johnstown Castle Estate? We’ve got… Tell me a few things people might not…
Sculpture commemorating the aid provided by the Choctaw Nation to Ireland during the Famine unveiled at Strokestown Park
National Heritage Week takes place from 17-25 August and celebrates all things cultural, built and natural heritage.
The Irish Heritage Trust and Poetry Ireland are celebrating the commencement of conservation works at No. 11 Parnell Square East, Dublin.
