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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…
Irish Heritage Trust Gift Cards
Give the Gift of Heritage Irish Heritage Trust Gift Cards are the perfect present for family and friends and we have four unique designs to choose from. Get the most out of your gift card with annual membership or enjoy lunch or some shopping at one of our historic properties. Your purchase of a gift…
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…
Irish Heritage Trust Award Recognition
We are celebrating recent Irish Heritage Trust award recognition 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 awards…
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…
ESB to partner with Irish Heritage Trust to develop No. 12 Fitzwilliam Street
The ESB has announced plans to partner with the Irish Heritage Trust to develop No. 12 Fitzwilliam Street as a museum. Subject to the appropriate consents, No. 12 will be developed into a compelling heritage visitor attraction in Dublin’s South Georgian Core. The new attraction will connect the history of Georgian Dublin and Fitzwilliam Street…
Garden Projects at Johnstown Castle Estate
A second phase of garden projects are underway at the historic Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens in County Wexford. 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, all overseen by the Irish…