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
Volunteer Grain Project at Strokestown Park
Irish Heritage Trust volunteers take on project to grow, harvest, mill and bake their own bread
Johnstown Castle Honours WW1 Legacy with Restored Stained Glass Window
Johnstown Castle is delighted to unveil this historically significant stained glass window restoration.
HERitage and the Origins of International Women’s Day
How International Women’s Day came in be and how women’s rights were reflected in the lives of those at our historic houses.
Irish Heritage Trust Welcomes Four New Directors to Join the Board
Following the unveiling of our ten-year strategic plan in 2023, today we announce the appointment of four directors to join our board: Ger Aherne, Niamh Ann Kelly, Tony Larkin and Eoghan Lehane. Background Established in 2006, we are now a leading national organisation with four landmark heritage properties currently in our care: 11 Parnell Square,…
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.