Strokestown Park & the National Famine Museum Celebrate Inaugural Achievement at the CIE Tourism Excellence Awards

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 atmosphere.

The CIE Tours Awards of Excellence honour tourist attractions that achieve a customer satisfaction rating of 92% or higher, based on feedback from thousands of international visitors. For Strokestown Park, this award marks a significant milestone since the museum’s celebrated reopening in 2022, highlighting the passion and commitment of the entire team to provide an immersive, meaningful, and premium experience for all who visit.

For Strokestown Park and the National Famine Museum in Roscommon, Irish Heritage Trust General Manager John O’Driscoll reacted to the award, saying, “We are delighted to receive this recognition and esteemed award for the first time since our multi-award-winning Museum re-opened in 2022. It is a true testament to the hard work and dedication of the Strokestown Park team, who strive every day to honour the history of the Great Irish Famine while creating a welcoming and inspiring environment for visitors. Being acknowledged by those who have toured our premium experience makes this achievement all the more special.”

CIE Tours, which celebrates 94 years in business, is the largest operator of guided tours to Ireland in the North American market. Launched in 1990, the Awards recognise Ireland’s hospitality ambassadors – the people and businesses throughout the country who put Irish tourism on the global stage through the warmth of welcome and quality of service provided to international visitors.

This accolade places Strokestown Park firmly on the map as one of Ireland’s leading heritage attractions, celebrated not only for its cultural importance but also for its outstanding commitment to visitor care, accessibility and quality service.