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The Irish Heritage Trust and Poetry Ireland have officially marked the reopening of No.11 Parnell Square East following a major conservation-led restoration of the historic Georgian building in the heart of Dublin.

Officially opened by President Catherine Connolly, the project represents a significant milestone in the ongoing development of Dublin’s cultural quarter at Parnell Square and brings new life to one of the city’s most historically significant buildings.

Together with our wonderful teams at Fota House in Cork, Johnstown Castle in Wexford and Strokestown Park and The National Famine Museum in Roscommon – some of Ireland’s most treasured heritage sites, we are delighted to share a clear and positive message: everyone deserves to feel welcome. JAM Card (Just a Minute) By adopting the…

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…

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…

Science Week: Then. Today. Tomorrow. The Dark Room at Strokestown Park For Science Week 2025, we invite you to a virtual visit of  the recently re-opened Victorian Dark Room, the private photography studio of one of the residents of Strokestown Park, Henry Pakenham Mahon. Located in the 1830s extension to Strokestown Park House, is a…

New Public Artwork Commissioned for No. 11 Parnell Square Artist Méadhbh O’Connor selected to create contemporary piece inspired by Ireland’s cultural and scientific heritage The Irish Heritage Trust and Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann are delighted to announce that artist Méadhbh O’Connor has been commissioned to create a major new public artwork for No. 11…

Ireland’s Agricultural Heritage Takes Its Place on the World Stage. Historic soil testing device fro the Irish Agricultural Museum (IAM) joins new US Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Museum in Rome. A pioneering soil testing device from the Irish Agricultural Museum at Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens in Wexford has been donated for permanent…