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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 […]
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
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 […]
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 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. […]
May 4, 2018
After the recent weather bashing, we could all do with spending the next few months seizing all the sun light available to us. Great Lighthouses of Ireland are setting this tone very nicely with their upcoming May bank holiday festival entitled ‘Shine a Light on Summer’, which is taking place from Saturday 5th to Monday […]
May 4, 2018
Inside the grounds of Castletown House, Irish Landmark Trust has three properties available to rent and two of these accommodations extend a warm welcome to dogs, namely Batty Langley Lodge and the Gate House. Staying in these two properties makes for an ideal break for you and your dog where inclusivity is on […]
March 8, 2018
Nourish and revive your connections with nature and the natural world. Book a ‘Grass -Roots’ Getaway for the May and June Bank holidays Here are some of our top recommendations to plant yourselves firmly in the moment and to enjoy a nature escape with Irish Landmark Trust. Ballealy Cottage, Co. Antrim (Sleeps 5) If you are […]
June 1, 2017
We were reminded of the wonderful award winning documentary series on RTÉ called Hands, which documented the skills and practice of Irish craft in the 1970’s and 1980’s – and delighted to learn that these short documentaries are now available to be purchased online. For anyone who would like to learn more about thatching there […]
