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March 3, 2016
This World Book Day (today, 3rd March) Blackhead Lighthouse will be hosting a reading event for local school children with writer Ronda Armitage. Ronda Armitage was born in New Zealand and now lives in Sussex. She is the prize-winning author of many picture books for children, including the well-loved Lighthouse Keeper series of modern children’s […]
February 12, 2016
The Follies Trust invites you to a talk by Nicholas Robinson, LANDMARKS AND LANDMARKERS: The Work of the Irish Landmark Trust. Where: The Irish Architectural Archive, 45 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 When: 6pm Tuesday 23 February 2016 Nicholas Robinson, a founder and first chairman of the Irish Landmark Trust, is currently president of the Trust. He has […]
January 20, 2016
The recent death of Terry Kelly has greatly saddened us all. For me, Terry was first my boss, then my mentor, and ultimately a very dear friend. I count myself lucky to have known and worked with Terry. She had a way of bringing out the best in a person. She herself was a lady […]
December 3, 2015
Christmas Gift Ideas Season’s Greetings to you all. If you happen to be stuck for some Christmas gift ideas we are here to help. Firstly, many thanks for your support of our work this year. Particular thanks to our ongoing sponsors, The Heritage Council. Thanks also to our Irish Landmarkers and to our first Corporate Irish […]
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, […]
November 5, 2015
In October, we hosted a party for our Irish Landmarkers to say thanks. We chose the location of our Merrion Mews in Dublin 2. This property was restored by us in 2007. Merrion Mews has its own garden and coach yard and the Garda Mounted Unit use the stables while on duty in the city. The garden […]
October 15, 2015
This year, Open House Dublin is taking place from 16-18 October. This annual event is now in its tenth year and is run by the Irish Architecture Foundation. It is a great opportunity to explore some of Dublin’s most intriguing buildings. The weekend includes tours of the open properties, walks, workshops and events. There are approximately […]
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 […]
September 9, 2015
Culture Night 2015 is happening on Friday 18th September. We are opening both the Georgian Townhouse and Merrion Mews from 5 -10 pm so please drop in, we would love to show you around. Crime writer Alex Barclay, (Dark House, Blood Runs Cold and The Caller) will be doing some readings from her work in the […]
August 24, 2015
To celebrate National Heritage Week 2015, we in Irish Landmark Trust will be opening our properties to the public on Sunday 30th August. All of our properties (with the exception of Inchiquin House and Annes Grove Gate Lodge) will be available for visitors to explore on the day. It is a great chance to have […]
