Celebrate Halloween with the Irish Heritage Trust
The Celtic festival of Samhain began over 2,000 years ago marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It became Halloween in the 7th century when Christianity declared November 1st All Saint’s Day or All-Hallows. This made the night before it All-Hallows Eve or Halloween!
The celts dressed in animal skins to ward off evil spirits, and so began the tradition of dressing up. So why not don your favourite costume and join us at our haunted heritage houses for some scary fun for old and young this mid term. From Samhain trails, to after dark tours, there’s something for everyone at our properties in Wexford, Roscommon and Cork so check them out below.
Explore Strokestown’s
Latest News
Give the Gift of Heritage this Christmas
Delight family and friends with the gift of heritage this Christmas with an Irish Heritage Trust gift card.
The Victorian Christmas Experience at Strokestown Park
Join us in Strokestown Park for our Victorian Christmas Experience.
New Exhibition at Historic Gallery Kitchen at Strokestown Park House
Last Preserved 18th-Century Gallery Kitchen in Ireland and one of the Finest in Europe
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…
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…
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…
