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August 25, 2017
Heritage Week highlights hundreds of events that you can attend in all parts of the country. Irish Landmark Trust always enjoy throwing our doors open to the public. This year all our properties are open on Sunday 27th August offering a very relaxed opportunity to meander through our historic buildings and to experience the special […]
August 24, 2017
Fantastic Late Availability Special Offers now available! Looking for a last minute get away, we have some great late deals! Click on the “Special Offer Tab” on your chosen property to see if there are some great last minute deals. You can also follow the links below for full lists of all properties available on the […]
February 1, 2017
How has January passed for you? Have you embarked on the new chapters promised for 2017? January can get a bad press. It feels like a month created to survive versus a month designed to live. Resolutions can be cruel at a time when the weather is bleak and the days are short. For this […]
January 19, 2017
Valentine’s Day comes but once a year and is a time to celebrate all things love and romance. What better gift to give your loved one than a romantic break away for two, so you can unwind and spend some real quality time together. So why not treat the loved one in your life to […]
November 23, 2016
This festive season, why not treat your loved one to a break away with our Christmas Voucher Collection. Discover the wonder of a windswept Lighthouse, the rustic charm of a Gatelodge or indulge in the old world romance of a Castle. Lodge Collection €340 / £275 The Lodge Collection includes the following choices: […]
October 12, 2016
The ancient Celts believed that the seasonal changeover from light to dark created a portal where spirits, banshees and pukas could easily transgress the boundaries of the living and dead. During the festival of Samhain, bonfires were lit and disguises worn as measures to ward off evil spirits. Halloween in Ireland is still loaded with tradition, with tales of […]
March 17, 2016
Go Green on St. Patrick’s Day Happy St. Patrick’s Day one and all. Today, people all over the world enjoy celebrations in the name of Ireland’s patron saint. This day last year we shared the gorgeous video made by Discover Ireland, with Liam Neeson’s excellent voice-over. We liked it so much that we thought we’d share […]
March 11, 2016
Visit Castletown House and stay with Irish Landmark Trust Castletown House in Celbridge, Co. Kildare is under the remit of the OPW and not only can you take a tour of this wonderful house to learn all about its history (followed by some very tasty refreshments in the cafe), the team at Castletown has lined up an […]
September 25, 2015
Recent guests at Wicklow Head Lighthouse took this wonderful photo of a local seal. Thank you Michaela and Sven! Ireland has lots to offer wildlife lovers. Whale and Dolphin Watching Close to Galley Head is a prime whale watching spot and close to Loop Head you can go and see the Shannon dolphins. As we […]
July 3, 2015
Check out this photo of the family of swallows currently residing at one of our Castletown properties. How cute. Oscar Wilde would be pleased. County Kildare is great for nature lovers. Donadea Forest Park is fabulous and designated a national heritage area. The Japanese Gardens are also well worth a visit and the weather is very picnic friendly at […]
