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Irish Heritage Trust Welcomes Four New Directors to Join the Board
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…
A Story of Soil and Science Launched at Johnstown Castle
New book entitled ‘Soil Matters: the Story of Science at Johnstown Castle’ chronicles the history of Johnstown Castle from 1929 to 2024.
After Dark Tours, Creepy Garden Trails and Mystery Museums
Don your favourite costume and join us at our haunted heritage houses for some Halloween fun for old and young this mid term.
Gardening the 120-acre Johnstown Castle Estate
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…
Commemorative Choctaw Sculpture Unveiled at the National Famine Museum
Sculpture commemorating the aid provided by the Choctaw Nation to Ireland during the Famine unveiled at Strokestown Park
National Heritage Week at the Irish Heritage Trust
National Heritage Week takes place from 17-25 August and celebrates all things cultural, built and natural heritage.
Works Commence at Historic No. 11 Parnell Square Dublin
The Irish Heritage Trust and Poetry Ireland are celebrating the commencement of conservation works at No. 11 Parnell Square East, Dublin.
Long Brown-eared Bats Return to Fota House
Balancing the protection and preservation of our built and natural heritage at Fota House
New Exhibition at Historic Gallery Kitchen at Strokestown Park House
Last Preserved 18th-Century Gallery Kitchen in Ireland and one of the Finest in Europe