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How International Women’s Day came in be and how women’s rights were reflected in the lives of those at our historic houses. 

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,…

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.

Preserving the historical authenticity of a heritage house with environmental considerations including some interesting house inhabitants takes planning.

2023 has seen a second phase of garden projects unveiled at the historic Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens. 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. Walled Gardens These gardens were originally…

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 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 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…

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…