Fota House has decided to try to bring some sparkle to children’s Christmas by going ahead with our indoor Santa event again this year. In deciding to proceed we have done so only after long consideration & meticulous planning of Continue reading →
Due to the recent advice from the Government and HSE guidelines regarding event sizes the Plant & Garden Fair scheduled for Sunday 13th September 2020 is now cancelled.
Fota House hosting this travelling event: 15 August – 4 October 2020
Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens will host the exhibition “A Forgotten Polish Hero of the Great Irish Famine: Paul Strzelecki’s Struggle to Save Thousands” (15 August Continue reading →
The team of volunteers and staff here at Fota House and Gardens are thrilled to welcome you to the estate. Whether you’re a Cork local, a day visitor, or discovering us on staycation, Continue reading →
Recommencing from Wednesday 1st July we are delighted to welcome back friends & visitors to Fota House. During the Covid-19 closure we have taken the opportunity to carry out essential maintenance and decoration of the house so it would be Continue reading →
Today we’re joining the Poetry Day Ireland celebrations with some of Ireland’s beloved poets and writers as they share a favourite work. We are delighted that Cork Poet, Thomas McCarthy shares with us an unpublished poem of his through a Continue reading →