Experience an unforgettable day trip from Dublin
Looking for a memorable day trip from Dublin? Experience all that the National Famine Museum and Strokestown Park have to offer.
Restoring the Strokestown Park House Portico
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…
New Strokestown Park House Tour launched
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…
National Famine Museum | Strokestown Park Awards
Throughout the year, The National Famine Museum has received numerous awards, highlighting both the museum itself and the redevelopment project.
Wholemeal Brown Bread – Woodland Café recipe
One of the Woodland Café’s most popular items is the made-on-site brown bread which is the perfect complement for a hearty soup or by itself as a sandwich.
Install of UV filters to the windows of Strokestown Park.
Learn about how and why we are controlling light levels at Strokestown Park House
In the midst of plenty National tour
After premiering at the National Famine Museum at Strokestown Park, ‘In the Midst of Plenty is embarking on a 15-venue tour across Ireland
Wild Garlic Pesto – Woodland Café recipe
The recipe for the Woodland Café’s Wild garlic pesto ued in the roast beef ciabatta
Artist in residence – Olena Kovalevych
Meet our amazing new Artist in residence Olena Kovalevych and learn her story.
What is Toothwort?
The Mysterious ‘Corpse-Flower’ of the Strokestown Woodland. If you visit our woodland walk at this time of year you have a good chance of encountering one of Ireland’s strangest and rarest wildflowers. Typically found growing at the base of hazel, alder or other deciduous trees, Toothwort grows in clusters of short, pinkish-white stems with highly…
