Visit Irish Heritage Trust properties to discover the rich tapestry of stories that connect historic places, people, and Ireland’s fascinating past.
We’re waiting to welcome you to Fota House, Strokestown Park, and Johnstown Castle – some of Ireland’s most prestigious great houses and gardens – as well as to the National Famine Museum and the Irish Agricultural Museum, all managed and cared for by the Irish Heritage Trust.
As an independent, not-for-profit organisation we work tirelessly to conserve and preserve the fabric of the properties we care for, along with the unique histories held within them. We do this with the valued support of our members, our visitors, and our volunteers.
Step into
Ireland’s Past
Connect with Irish heritage, culture & natural beauty as you explore the gorgeous interiors and wonderful gardens of some of Ireland’s finest historic houses.
Discover exquisite collection of art & objects on compelling tours that reveal the hidden histories of those collections and the very different lives experienced by the irish gentry, their staff, and tenants!
Explore
Lush Landscapes
Our historic gardens and woodlands, first planted hundreds of years ago, are waiting to be explored and enjoyed!
Sustainably and sensitively managed, they feature glittering glasshouses where exotic plants once grew, as well as walled gardens, ornamental gardens, and kitchen gardens restored to their former glory. You’ll find collections of rare plants and trees, wild meadows, lakes and rivers just waiting to be discovered too.
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Intriguing Museums
You’ll gain unique insights into Irish history across our nationally accredited museums and collections, which help you connect with intriguing aspects of Ireland’s past, from its tragic famine story to its rich agricultural traditions.
Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens
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The National Famine Museum, Strokestown Park
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Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens
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