The attraction is scheduled to open this summer.
Over a €1 million is being granted to re-imagine and revitalise a Midlands tourism attraction.
The National Famine Museum is set to get €1.2 million to create a transformative, nature-based outdoor experience in Strokestown.
The project is prioritising conservation, biodiversity, and inclusive access by regenerating underexplored outdoor areas at Strokestown Park House.
The new experience is set to open this summer.
John O’Driscoll, Irish Heritage Trust General Manager at Strokestown Park | The National Famine Museum said:
"This new project will revitalise Strokestown Park estate’s extraordinary natural and cultural assets, linking education and heritage with biodiversity and community well-being. It is also a wonderful opportunity to broaden the estate’s appeal for visitors of all ages and abilities, offering our younger guests the perfect blend of fun and learning.
The extensive programme of works will respect Strokestown Park’s historic character and natural heritage, with new infrastructure designed to complement the landscape. By preserving woodlands and protecting specimen trees, we aim to support biodiversity and environmental education."
CEO of the Irish Heritage Trust, Anne O’Donoghue added that this announcement marks another milestone in the future of Strokestown Park: "Since the opening of the redeveloped National Famine Museum in 2022, Strokestown Park has continued to evolve under the care of the Irish Heritage Trust, ensuring its preservation for future generations. We are looking forward to breathing new life into the outdoors at Strokestown Park and strengthening the connection with the historic house. We are grateful to Westward Holdings Ltd. and Fáilte Ireland for their generous support".
Orla Carroll, Director of Product Development at Fáilte Ireland, said: "We’re so pleased that Strokestown Park is among the successful projects to receive funding through Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme, which is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union under the EU Just Transition Fund. This project is a great example of how the transformative EU Just Transition initiative is enhancing tourism experiences and creating new opportunities in Roscommon and across the Midlands.
This investment of €1.2 million enables The Irish Heritage Trust to deliver a nature-based outdoor visitor experience featuring woodland paths, boardwalks, and accessible trails - encouraging all visitors to connect with their natural surroundings.
Visitor experiences like this provide new and compelling reasons for domestic and international visitors to explore Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and Ireland’s Ancient East, supporting local businesses, creating jobs, and driving economic benefits for communities.
We look forward to working closely with The Irish Heritage Trust and seeing this exciting project come to life in the months ahead."
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