National Heritage Week Underway with some of Ireland's Most Beautiful Historic Houses Open to the Public
Posted 17/08/2024
Heritage Week has become an annual fixture in Ireland and it presents the perfect opportunity to visit some of the country's loveliest privately owned period houses and gardens. This year some members of Historic Houses Ireland will open their homes to the public for the first time: Laurentinum House in Doneraile County Cork, Glenlohane House in Kanturk and Frybrook House in Boyle, which has recently undergone major renovations.
The owners of Kilruddery House and Gardens (pictured), Lord and Lady Ardee have opened their much-loved family home to the public for many years and the house and stunning gardens are one of the mainstays of Heritage Week in County Wicklow, along with Altidore Castle and Russborough House open days.
There are also many hands-on events across the country including a Children's Nature Art Workshop at Bantry House, Co. Cork, a native woodland creative response day at Lisnavagh House, County Carlow and a Whirl Pool Workshop at Birr Castle demesne.
For more information about National Heritage Week 2024 visit the What's On page - events run until Sunday 25 August.
To find out which members of Historic Houses are participating in Heritage Week visit HHI's events page
