Celebrate National Heritage Week at Strokestown Park House
Strokestown Park House, Co Roscommon. Pic: Colin Shanahan
As Heritage Week shines a light on the places and stories that define Ireland, the Irish Heritage Trust invites the public to explore its sites, experience the past, and be part of the living heritage it helps protect with special events taking place at each of its heritage properties.
Strokestown Park and the National Famine Museum in Roscommon will mark National Heritage with a week-long programme celebrating this year’s theme. Highlights at Strokestown include a free Family Scavenger Hunt, encouraging children to explore the Walled Gardens with a themed activity map, and Caife, Craic Agus Ceoil—an informal Irish language café featuring music and conversation for all levels.
Visitors can enjoy a guided tour, Palladian Power: Richard Cassels & Strokestown Park House, uncovering the legacy of the architect behind the house’s design. General Manager John O’Driscoll will lead the Monthly Garden Tour, focusing on sustainable gardening and biodiversity. Children aged 5 to 12 can take part in Movement in Nature, a mindful movement workshop with psychologist and ecotherapist Marianne Fallon.
The week concludes with A Day of Automotive History in partnership with the Roscommon Sports & Classic Cars Club, transforming the estate grounds into a showcase of vintage vehicles.
All events are free; booking is advised, and donations are welcome. Full details at https://irishheritagetrust.ie
