Halloween Creepy Crawl October 24th to November 1st

The Halloween Creepy Crawl will go ahead at Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens from Saturday 24th October to Sunday 1st November, 11am to 3pm Daily.

This is an outdoor self-guided family trail suitable for children 8 years and under and Continue reading →

Fota House & ISNA Plant & Garden Fair Cancelled

Fota House & ISNA Plant & Garden Fair Cancelled

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.

Our priority is Continue reading →

Paul Strzelecki – Polish Hero Of Irish Famine

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 →

Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens – July Events

Everything that’s happening for visitors in July

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 →

Full Museum Re-Accreditation for Fota House

FOTA HOUSE RECOGNISED FOR HIGH STANDARDS IN MUSEUM MANAGEMENT WITH TOP NATIONAL AWARD FROM THE HERITAGE COUNCIL OF IRELAND

The Irish Heritage Trust is pleased to announce that Fota House has been awarded full Museum Re-Accreditation in recognition of its Continue reading →

Fota House is delighted to welcome you back

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 →

Fota Arboretum and Gardens Re-Opening Monday 18th May 2020

The Arboretum and Gardens at Fota House, managed by the OPW, will reopen to the public on Monday 18^th May

We are delighted to again welcome visitors to enjoy the magnificent grounds from 9.00 AM to 6.00 PM daily. Continue reading →

Important information regarding Covid-19 re-opening 18 May 2020

An important update regarding our re-opening

In line with Phase 1 of the government roadmap for the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, our Arboretum & Gardens will re-open on Monday 18 May.

We thank you for your support and staying connected Continue reading →

A Special Poem To Mark Poetry Day Ireland

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 →

Fota History Nuggets – Stories From Cork, Ireland and Beyond

On this day, April 14th, 1894, Dorothy Elizabeth Smith Barry was born at 20, Hill Street, the family’s London home.

Dorothy’s mother, Elizabeth Wadsworth Post, an American, was 43 and Continue reading →

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Halloween Creepy Crawl October 24th to November 1st

Fota House & ISNA Plant & Garden Fair Cancelled

Paul Strzelecki – Polish Hero Of Irish Famine

Fota House hosting this travelling event: 15 August – 4 October 2020

Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens – July Events

Everything that’s happening for visitors in July

Full Museum Re-Accreditation for Fota House

Fota House is delighted to welcome you back

Fota Arboretum and Gardens Re-Opening Monday 18th May 2020

The Arboretum and Gardens at Fota House, managed by the OPW, will reopen to the public on Monday 18^th May

Important information regarding Covid-19 re-opening 18 May 2020

An important update regarding our re-opening

In line with Phase 1 of the government roadmap for the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, our Arboretum & Gardens will re-open on Monday 18 May.

A Special Poem To Mark Poetry Day Ireland

Fota History Nuggets – Stories From Cork, Ireland and Beyond

On this day, April 14th, 1894, Dorothy Elizabeth Smith Barry was born at 20, Hill Street, the family’s London home.

Contact / Find Us

Fota House hosting this travelling event: 15 August – 4 October 2020

Everything that’s happening for visitors in July

The Arboretum and Gardens at Fota House, managed by the OPW, will reopen to the public on Monday 18th May

An important update regarding our re-opening

In line with Phase 1 of the government roadmap for the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, our Arboretum & Gardens will re-open on Monday 18 May.

Fota History Nuggets – Stories From Cork, Ireland and Beyond

On this day, April 14th, 1894, Dorothy Elizabeth Smith Barry was born at 20, Hill Street, the family’s London home.

Contact / Find Us

The Arboretum and Gardens at Fota House, managed by the OPW, will reopen to the public on Monday 18^th May