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August 19, 2014
We have been enjoying a stunning summer in Ireland this year, but even in bad weather (any season), beaches are terrific amenities. Our properties based near the sea, are also based in counties with some pretty special and unspoiled beaches. So if you love a swim, surf, paddle or walk, we will let you in […]
June 27, 2014
This week we were thrilled to find out that the west wing at Russborough House won the RIAI’s Best Conservation/Restoration Award 2014. Well done to Howley Hayes Architects on a superb job. Irish Landmark Trust has two properties in the west wing of the historic Russborough House, the Beit Residence, which sleeps up to eight people and the Garden Apartment, […]
May 29, 2014
Equally stunning inland walks attract people from all over the world. In County Wicklow for example, the more ambitious walker is likely to enjoy the Spinc at Glendalough. It will give you some of the finest inland views in the county. For those interested in a comparably more moderate stroll, the walk around the grounds […]
April 11, 2014
Clonakilty Pudding is famous all over the world. The town of Clonakilty has much to offer the food lover. It was the first Fair Trade Town in Ireland and is now part of the Cittaslow (slow food) movement. It has a wonderful Friday food market and a huge selection of award winning restaurants. Need we […]
March 11, 2014
For any Downton Abbey fans out there, we would highly recommend availing of our two properties in Russborough House. Guests stay in the area of the house previously occupied by then owners Sir Alfred and Lady Beit. While we can’t promise you servants and intrigue, we can promise you luxury, escape and likely a calmer […]
February 9, 2014
Ireland’s National Gallery is this year celebrating its 150th birthday. It’s interesting to know the history of how it came about and the links with our Russborough House properties. Dublin’s Great Exhibition was held in 1853 just two years after the first of these types of expositions of world trade took place in the Crystal […]
January 26, 2014
As it’s awards season (Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Oscars to name but a few) it got us thinking about Ireland being used as a film location and indeed our properties in or near to some of the various areas. Russborough House, County Wicklow, was used in 2011 film Haywire which starred Michael Fassbender. We have […]
September 25, 2013
‘Nationwide’, an RTE television programme, recently visited Russborough as part of a feature about visitor attractions in the general Blessington area. Our picture shows Nationwide’s Anne Cassin getting a personal tour of the house from Russborough’s CEO, Eric Blatchford. Click here see the full programme about Russborough and the general Blessington area attractions
November 27, 2012
Click here to read a great feature about Irish Landmark’s apartments in the West Wing at Russborough (written by Pól Ó Conghaile, journalist with Irish Examiner)
