Fota House & Gardens

Fota House & Gardens, 200 year old Regency House open for interactive tours, events and much more. Cared for by the Irish Heritage Trust. Charity No:16848

[Jenny Patterson @JennyPa46124018]

Easy to see why these are called plums and custard fungi (Tricholomopsis rutilans or red-haired agarics). There are some amazing finds @Fotahouse at the moment, a wonderful place for mycologists! 🍄

[Gearoid O'Brien @Gearoid_OBrien]

Lovely morning ⁦@Fotahouse⁩

[Fota House & Gardens @Fotahouse]

🐾Happy #InternationalDogDay – Did you know that Fota House & Gardens is dog-friendly. From gardens to woodlands walks. And if you pick up an annual membership you can have unlimited adventures for you & your four-legged friends!

[Fota House & Gardens @Fotahouse]

Tomorrow at Fota House: Step behind the scenes of our collections for #HeritageWeek. Hear how we collect, view rare Smith Barry items & bring your own estate-linked pieces to share with our Curator.
FREE event, Book Your Spot: https://t.co/Lud0IwoTu4

[Fota House & Gardens @Fotahouse]

🍷 Join us on Sept 20 for A Celebration of Dining Tradition — a benefit evening in support of our historic dining room.

🎟️€55 incl. prosecco, wine, canapés, curatorial talk & fundraiser draw!
🕰️6:30–8:30pm
Limited places → https://t.co/WkjntOXIMx

[Irish Heritage Trust @IrHeritageTrust]

Nature’s bounty @Fotahouse
A little grebe captured by wildlife photographer Nick Haigh enjoying their catch at the pond at Fota Arboretum and featured in the @SouthernStarIRL
https://t.co/KoaONEB6Jd

[Irish Heritage Trust @IrHeritageTrust]

A visit to the @Fotahouse annual Plant Fair on April 13 to browse and buy rare and unusual plants grown in the Victorian Working Gardens is one way to enjoy spring according to @DiscoverIreland #keepdiscovering @pure_cork
https://t.co/hS8z5D79Ej

[Irish Heritage Trust @IrHeritageTrust]

Very interesting piece about Robert Smith-Barry of the @Fotahouse Smith-Barry family and how he was seen as a military visionary and helped save many lives in WWI.

https://t.co/MsHlc5Ti6a

[Irish Heritage Trust @IrHeritageTrust]

Representatives of the Irish Heritage Trust and Royal Cork Yacht Club at the exchange of a portrait of John Smith Barry of @Fotahouse to @royalcork.

The painting was jointly acquired by Fota House in collaboration with RCYC when it was auctioned in 2018.

[Irish Heritage Trust @IrHeritageTrust]

Super to have the arboretum, walled and pleasure gardens @Fotahouse feature as one of the top gardens to visit by @discoverirl.

"Take a tour of the Arboretum and visit the fascinating Victorian Frameyard kitchen garden"

https://t.co/7YYg4Es7m7

[Irish Heritage Trust @IrHeritageTrust]

On #IWD, we remember the women whose labour and lives helped sustain Ireland’s historic estates.

Their names may not be written in the history books, but their legacy lingers in the walls of the magnificent houses where they worked.

We celebrate the women at the 💜 of HERitage

[Irish Heritage Trust @IrHeritageTrust]

Become a member of many lifetimes.

One of the most impactful ways to support our work is by becoming an Irish Heritage Trust member.

For just €1 a week, you can contribute to the preservation of Ireland’s cultural landmarks and enjoy exclusive benefits.

[Irish Heritage Trust @IrHeritageTrust]

Midterm Break Alert 📢

Become a member of the Irish Heritage Trust and plan family days @Fotahouse in Cork @strokestownpark in Roscommon & @johnstowncastle in Wexford this midterm.

Membership includes unlimited access & tours.
#KeepExploring #familyfun
https://t.co/dc5j8RAxFb

[Fota House & Gardens @Fotahouse]

Our wonderful volunteers are busy refreshing the collections in preparation for reopening. Here are just some of the treasures...

- Brownfield China Tray 1882
- Early 20th C. Crystal
- 19th C. French Louis Philipe Vase
- Hand-painted Indian Wood Figure

#HeritageCollections

[Fota House & Gardens @Fotahouse]

Heritage properties provide fitting backdrops for telling historical stories.

We were delighted to work with Wonder Pics and provide the location for the historical documentary 'De Valera San Fhásach' which aired recently @TG4TV

#FilmingLocation #BuiltHeritage

[Irish Heritage Trust @IrHeritageTrust]

One of the most impactful ways to support the work of the Irish Heritage Trust is by becoming a member.

For just €1 per week, you can contribute to the preservation of some of Ireland’s heritage landmarks and enjoy exclusive membership benefits.

https://t.co/2S2sVTqneV

[Irish Heritage Trust @IrHeritageTrust]

These cold days remind us of this important feature at our heritage houses.

The fireplace.

Keeping the flames was a labour intensive role for housemaids whose daily routine began well before dawn. @johnstowncastle had 40+ fireplaces and burned 40 tonnes of coal per week! 1/2

[Irish Heritage Trust @IrHeritageTrust]

Thanks to all our team, volunteers, partners, members and supporters and wishing you and yours a very Happy Christmas 🎄💫

[Irish Heritage Trust @IrHeritageTrust]

Great to have our gift cards featured among these gorgeous gift ideas 🎁perfect for online shopping too!!
Thanks @IrishCountryMag @ClaireMurrihy 🙏
https://t.co/rIPV1oRyPE