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2011 Annual Raffle

On 16 May 2011 we held our 2011 raffle.   Eddie McParland – a trustee of Irish Landmark – was asked to draw the tickets.   The pictures here show Eddie – with Mary and Dorothy Ellen – drawing the tickets. The … Continue reading

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Can we Save it? Cromwell Point Lightkeeper’s House, Valentia Island, Co. Kerry

I am just back from a wild and wonderful visit to Cromwell Point. For those of you who don’t know Cromwell Point, it’s tucked away on one of Ireland’s most westerly points on Valentia Island, Co. Kerry. To reach the … Continue reading

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New Year Greetings and the challenges ahead

A happy New Year to all those who follow Irish Landmark Trust and who support the Trust – as a guest staying at one of the properties, as a donor/funder, or as a supplier. Year 2011 will bring many challenges.   … Continue reading

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Seminar – St.Werburgh’s Church: Faith, Fabric and Future

The seminar on Tuesday, 23 November 2010 was very successful.   Over 90 people attended on the day. We started in St.Werburgh’s Church where we were first welcomed by Archdeacon David Pierpoint.   The church architect, David Young of Hamilton Young Architects … Continue reading

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Irish Landmark Trust seminar on St.Werburgh’s Church

Following the very successful seminar last year on two houses in Henrietta Street in Dublin, plans are well in hand for this year’s Irish Landmark seminar (on Tuesday, 23 November) which will focus  on St.Werburgh’s Church in Dublin.  The purpose … Continue reading

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Recycle good ‘old’ furniture with Irish Landmark Trust

Recently, Irish Landmark Trust received a query as follows: “My granny has died and we’re trying to clear out her house. But it seems a shame to just throw out furniture items that are still good. They don’t suit our … Continue reading

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Irish Landmark’s projects

The first post mentioned that Irish Landmark has 21 properties conserved and available for holiday bookings.  It might be surprising to say that even in these difficult economic times the Trust continues to develop new projects.   Conservation work recently commenced … Continue reading

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Background to Irish Landmark Trust

I decided to start this blog about Irish Landmark Trust as a way of spreading the word about what it is Irish Landmark does, and also offering opportunities for others to engage in the discussion about the value of saving … Continue reading

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