Historic Houses of Ireland is organising free exhibitions, tours and walks at historic grounds.
Private historical houses across the Midlands are set to open their doors for National Heritage Week.
Historic Houses of Ireland, based out of Stradbally is coordinating free exhibitions, tours and guided walks on various grounds from this Saturday until August 23rd.
The programme includes a look at the private archives of Birr Castle, an open garden afternoon at Aghaboe Grange and Killua Castle.
Thomas Emmet is the Events Officer for Historic Houses of Ireland.
He says its an important opportunity:
Here's a full list of the places taking part:
Birr Castle - Offaly
Gloster House - Offaly
Loughton House - Offaly
The Malt House - Laois
Ballykilcavan Farm - Laois
Ballintubbert House - Laois
Abbeyleix House and Gardens - Laois
Roundwood House - Laois
Stradbally Hall - Laois
Stradbally Estate - Laois
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