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December 21, 2018
In keeping with our recent December ezine, we offer another of Patrick Kavanagh’s wonderful poems ‘Advent’. ..offering you a measure of calm and possibly event a rare chance to rest in the moment. If the festive season becomes too much or the expectations begin to heighten, simply use these lines as mantras and repeat them […]
December 14, 2018
In the past, Irish Landmark House Managers used to kindly put up decorations and fairy lights to greet our guests arriving for Christmas. However, this resulted in interesting feedback. Many of those choosing to rest with us at this time of year were on a mission to enjoy the holiday in a non-traditional way and to have a quiet, neutral space where […]
December 14, 2018
As the days in the run up to Christmas begin to take on a slightly more frenzied atmosphere, we find that poetry can be a wonderful way to keep our spirits grounded. Below is one of Patrick Kavanagh’s beautiful poems A Christmas Childhood for a peaceful moment to pause and reflect on. In this poem […]
November 9, 2018
WALK THROUGH VIDEO FOR PARADE HOUSE AND GARRISON HOUSE
October 30, 2018
Throughout history Elizabeth Fort has stood strong, performing like a well-read history book, encapsulating tales and stories from Ireland’s past.. Early in 1590, Elizabeth I ordered the construction of forts for the protection of Ireland’s main port towns, including Cork. In 1601 George Carew, who was Lord President of Munster, initiated the building of […]
October 30, 2018
Chris Southgate, Conservation Engineer and Director of Southgate Associates, was appointed by the OPW to carry out a multi-phase restoration project on Elizabeth Fort. Chris describes how he and the team involved transformed the site from ‘an ivy covered dangerous structure into a heritage site with tourism potential’. This is a very modest assessment from […]
October 19, 2018
Clean up and fit out has begun! As you may know, Irish Landmark Trust, in partnership with Cork City Council, has been undertaking conservation work at two properties at Elizabeth Fort in the heart of Cork City. Situated within the walls of Elizabeth Fort, one of the oldest and most historic sites in Cork, Garrison House and […]
June 21, 2018
Garrison House and Parade House at Elizabeth Fort, Cork City Irish Landmark Trust, in partnership with Cork City Council, is currently undertaking conservation work at two properties in Elizabeth Fort in the heart of Cork City. These 2 properties are now available to rent short term as self-catering accommodation
May 30, 2018
A major advantage of Tullymurry House is that it is situated only one hour and fifteen minutes from Dublin Airport and only one hour from Belfast making it an ideal location to visit either city without having to endure a long day of driving. Don’t forget that the amazing Games of Throne Tapestry is on […]
May 28, 2018
Looking for something a little bit different for Father’s Day this year? Why not give Dad the gift of a heritage break in an Irish Landmark Trust home. If only our Irish Landmark houses could speak…. they could provide us with in depth accounts of social change which has occurred within an Irish family context. […]
