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October 30, 2018
Throughout history Elizabeth Fort has stood strong, performing like a well-read history book, encapsulating tales and stories from Ireland’s past.. Early in 1590, Elizabeth I ordered the construction of forts for the protection of Ireland’s main port towns, including Cork. In 1601 George Carew, who was Lord President of Munster, initiated the building of […]
October 30, 2018
Chris Southgate, Conservation Engineer and Director of Southgate Associates, was appointed by the OPW to carry out a multi-phase restoration project on Elizabeth Fort. Chris describes how he and the team involved transformed the site from ‘an ivy covered dangerous structure into a heritage site with tourism potential’. This is a very modest assessment from […]
October 19, 2018
Clean up and fit out has begun! As you may know, Irish Landmark Trust, in partnership with Cork City Council, has been undertaking conservation work at two properties at Elizabeth Fort in the heart of Cork City. Situated within the walls of Elizabeth Fort, one of the oldest and most historic sites in Cork, Garrison House and […]
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 30, 2018
A major advantage of Tullymurry House is that it is situated only one hour and fifteen minutes from Dublin Airport and only one hour from Belfast making it an ideal location to visit either city without having to endure a long day of driving. Don’t forget that the amazing Games of Throne Tapestry is on […]
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
This is a wonderful place for a dogcation. Schoolhouse at Annaghmore has its own private garden, fireplace, and cosy snug each of which will provide relaxing spaces for you and your dog to rest up after your day trips. Shells Café and Little Shop in Strandhill is a busy, friendly place to eat offering a […]
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 […]
May 3, 2018
Oftentimes, when a child is leaving their school for the day, they will ask their teacher “….and where do you sleep when we go home?” In their minds, the teacher has become absolutely integral to the building and the child can only imagine the teacher’s life within the confines of these familiar walls. It is […]
