The Irish Heritage Trust is an architectural and cultural organisation which aims to preserve, maintain and understand notable Irish buildings for the purposes of education, research and recreation. The organisation was founded in 2006 as Ireland's national, independent, heritage property organisation in a similar model to that of the National Trust in the U.K.[1][2]
| Formation | 2006 |
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| Legal status | Charity |
| Purpose | To look after buildings and places of historic interest for the benefit of the nation |
| Headquarters | 11 Parnell Square, Dublin 1 |
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Region served | Republic of Ireland |
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Main organ | Board of trustees |
Revenue | €7.48m (2021) |
Staff | 51 (2021) |
| Website | irishheritagetrust |
The majority of the trust's funds come from state and semi-state sources and the organisation is a registered charity.[3]
In March 2023, it was announced that the trust would start on a €5.2m conservation-lead refurbishment and restoration of its headquarters at 11 Parnell Square.[4]
In July 2023, the trust announced it would partner with the ESB Group to create a museum at 12 Lower Fitzwilliam Street on the Georgian mile.[5]
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References edit
- ^ "Our Story". Irish Heritage Trust. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "Irish Heritage Trust". www.gov.ie. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ "The Irish Heritage Trust CLG - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (2021)". www.vision-net.ie. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "Minister Launches Irish Heritage Trust's 10-Year Strategy". Hospitality Ireland. 19 May 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "ESB and Irish Heritage Trust unveil plans for museum of Georgian-era Dublin". The Irish Times. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ deLongchamps, Kya (3 June 2023). "Five great houses and gardens of Ireland to visit this summer". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ Kane, Conor (4 April 2023). "Rare section of Johnstown Castle opens to public". Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "Behind the News: Kevin Baird, heritage trustee". The Irish Times. Retrieved 12 June 2023.