March 6, 2017
Fantastic Late Availability Special Offers now available! Looking for a last minute get away, we have some great late deals! You can also follow the links below for full lists of all properties available on the current Late Availability Offers. Click here for a full list of Republic of Ireland Click here for all Northern Ireland […]
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
We are very excited to announce that Irish Landmark Trust and Ireland’s independent bookseller Dubray Books have teamed up to create a very special competition for their loyalty card members. The wonderful prize offers an opportunity to win a historic weekend for up to ten people in the beautifully restored Clomantagh Castle in County Kilkenny. All you […]
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 […]
September 8, 2016
As part of National Heritage Week, we opened the doors to a selection of our historic properties, offering visitors a special opportunity to explore our unique holiday homes. Generally, it is only the overnight guest who experiences the warmth, beauty and cultural significance of our accommodations. However, on Sunday the 28th August 2016, reservations for […]
August 2, 2016
We are thrilled that designer Orla Kelly will be giving a talk about working on heritage properties at 1pm this Saturday 6th August in Clomantagh Castle, Freshford, County Kilkenny. Over the years, Orla has worked on the design, interiors and fit out of 19 of Irish Landmark Trust’s historic buildings. This involved selecting historic colours, fabrics, antiques and vernacular furniture […]
December 3, 2015
Some highlights of Irish Landmark Trust’s work in 2015 It has been another productive year so we thought we’d share some of our key achievements. We completed several refurbishment projects on existing properties. In order to conserve the properties that we have already restored, while keeping them at the standard we want for our guests, […]
May 5, 2015
Following on from Discover Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way initiative, this year there is a new focus on touring Ireland’s East and South regions entitled Ireland’s Ancient East. The campaign is inspired by certain themes within Ancient Irish History such as Ancient Ireland, Early Christian Ireland, Medieval Ireland and Anglo Ireland. Some of the main highlights suggested by Failte Ireland are: • […]