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Strokestown Park and the National Famine Museum in Roscommon has proudly received its first-ever award at the prestigious 34th Annual CIE Tours Awards of Excellence. This remarkable recognition, presented at a ceremony held at Trinity College Dublin on February 3rd, celebrates Strokestown Park’s outstanding dedication to delivering an exceptional visitor experience and a warm, welcoming…

Strokestown Park were delighted to be named ‘Dog Friendly Venue of the Year’ at the 2025 Ruby Heart Awards, presented by Petmania. The accolade, sponsored by DogFriendlyIreland.ie, recognises the estate as one of the most welcoming destinations in Ireland for visitors accompanied by their dogs. In announcing the award, adjudicators praised the venue’s commitment to…

The Irish Heritage Trust is delighted to announce plans for a transformative, nature-based outdoor experience here at Strokestown Park | The National Famine Museum. Backed by a €1.2m investment from Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme which is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union under the EU Just Transition Fund,…

Science Week: Then. Today. Tomorrow. The Dark Room at Strokestown Park For Science Week 2025, we invite you to a virtual visit of  the recently re-opened Victorian Dark Room, the private photography studio of one of the residents of Strokestown Park, Henry Pakenham Mahon. Located in the 1830s extension to Strokestown Park House, is a…

Looking for a memorable day trip from Dublin? Experience all that the National Famine Museum and Strokestown Park have to offer.

Did you know that ‘portico’ is the Italian for ‘porch’?  Understandable of course, as both describe a covered space above a front door or entrance.  But when you see the newly restored portico at Strokestown Park House, you might suggest that that’s where the similarities end.  A ‘porch’ would be an altogether unworthy description of…

An enhanced guided tour of the Palladian mansion is now available at this unique heritage visitor experience in the heart of Strokestown Park. Georgian Palladian House This lovingly restored Georgian Palladian house is like a time capsule you can step inside. It is one of the few of these Irish houses to retain all of…