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…
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…
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…
Heritage buildings stand as proud witnesses to the past, embodying the architectural and cultural legacy of a bygone era.
An enhanced guided tour of the Palladian mansion is now available at this unique heritage visitor experience in the heart of Strokestown Park. Georgian Palladian House This lovingly restored Georgian Palladian house is like a time capsule you can step inside. It is one of the few of these Irish houses to retain all of…
The Irish Heritage Trust launched its new strategy aimed at securing the future sustainability of Ireland’s built and natural heritage and creating connections between communities and the special properties in its care. Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan T.D. launched the Strategic Plan 2023-2033 at the historic No. 11 Parnell Square….
In early April, Irish Heritage Trust Volunteers gathered at the beautiful Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens, Wexford where Malcolm Noonan T.D., Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform launched the publication of the Trust’s new Complete Guide to Volunteering. Since the Irish Heritage Trust was established in 2006, it has successfully developed its…
We are delighted and honoured to be included as one of the ‘Leinster Visits Merit Award’ winners. The award reflects the hard work, commitment and passion of all our staff at Johnstown Castle. We also have to say a big thank you to our Castle tour volunteers who help so much throughout the year and…
Join us for an exclusive event at the National Famine Museum on Sunday 19th February at 3 pm, when Emma will talk about her creative process and the inspiration for her intricate designs.
The 2023 Famine Summer School will take place at the National Famine Museum, Strokestown Park, County Roscommon, Ireland on June 22-25, 2023. The theme of the 2023 Famine Summer School is “Famine Journeys and Trails: Communities, Diaspora, Memory”.