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November 1, 2020
This project received funding from the Heritage Council and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in 2020. The Covid 19 pandemic brought a halt to all holiday letting at Irish Landmark’s properties. Irish Landmark decided to use this time to assess what repairs were required at the properties to maintain a high standard […]
April 3, 2020
These are difficult days: we are all in the midst of a humbling and trying atmosphere. We face a long period of imposed and unexpected isolation. We don’t want to be here, we did not book it, and given the option we would definitely check out early. Our Irish Landmarker guest community has an […]
August 1, 2019
Co-ordinated by The Heritage Council, the aim of Heritage Week is to build awareness about our heritage and encourage its conservation and preservation. The week is all about getting involved, and here at Irish Landmark we play our part by holding an ‘Open Day’ at our properties. All Republic of Ireland properties will be open to visitors […]
April 23, 2019
All of us at Irish Landmark are so proud that 5 of or properties are listed in The Irish Times ‘50 amazing places to stay around Ireland‘ . In fact, you might count 6 of our properties in the list – but we’re going to be very honest and tell you that Wicklow Lighthouse […]
February 27, 2019
For those of you who might like to consider combining an Irish Landmark experience with a cutting edge and scenically stunning adventure, our top suggestion is the Causeway Coast Marathon 2019. The event takes place in Antrim on 29 September 2019 so there is still plenty of time to work towards a long term ambition. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Irish Landmark Trust is accepting new bookings and looks forward to welcoming guests back to the properties in our care – when permitted to do so in accordance with Government guidelines.
Full T&C’s apply for bookings.
However, if a booking must be cancelled due to Covid-19 local restrictions, the following options will apply:
