On this day, March 19th, 1915

On this day, March 19^th, 1915, Lord Barrymore and his family gathered for the funeral of his mother at the Church in Great Budworth, Cheshire. She was Lady de Tabley, a title she received on her second marriage. Continue reading →

On this day, March 14th 1912

On this day, March 14^th, 1912, shortly before our national holiday, Dorothy Smith Barry took part in the St Patrick’s Day Sale and Exhibition of the Royal Irish Industries Association in London. The event took place in Continue reading →

On this day, March 7th, 1962

On this day, March 7th, 1962, Belvelly Bridge was flooded as a result of a Spring tide. This bridge is the only link between Fota Island and Great Island. At least 400 workers coming from Cobh were stranded on Continue reading →

Cork Light Orchestra celebrates Fota 200

Celebrate the dawn of ‘The Roaring 20s’ and the 200th anniversary of Fota House with the Cork Light Orchestra on Friday 28th February.

Fota House is delighted to welcome back the Cork Light Orchestra who once again will play Continue reading →

Calling Green Fingers for the Fota House Plant & Garden Fair

Join us on Sunday 14th April 2019

for our annual Fota House Plant & Garden Fair from 11.00am to 4.00pm. The Fota Plant & Garden Fair is one of the highlights of the gardening calendar and is Continue reading →

VISIT DOROTHY’S EASTER TRAIL!

Join us for a breath of fresh air this Easter at one of Cork’s most idyllic locations, on Friday 19^th and Sat 20^th April.

The magnificent Arboretum is the setting for Dorothy’s Trail, which will bring the history Continue reading →

The Fota House Game Larder

In the 21^st century we don’t think twice about purchasing strawberries for Christmas in shops or supermarkets. Seasons are largely unimportant in today’s globalised world, and when we want to preserve food we can easily chill or freeze it. Continue reading →

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On this day, March 19th, 1915

On this day, March 14th 1912

On this day, March 7th, 1962

Cork Light Orchestra celebrates Fota 200

Celebrate the dawn of ‘The Roaring 20s’ and the 200th anniversary of Fota House with the Cork Light Orchestra on Friday 28th February.

Fota House is delighted to welcome back the Cork Light Orchestra who once again will play Continue reading →

Calling Green Fingers for the Fota House Plant & Garden Fair

Join us on Sunday 14th April 2019

for our annual Fota House Plant & Garden Fair from 11.00am to 4.00pm. The Fota Plant & Garden Fair is one of the highlights of the gardening calendar and is Continue reading →

VISIT DOROTHY’S EASTER TRAIL!

Join us for a breath of fresh air this Easter at one of Cork’s most idyllic locations, on Friday 19^th and Sat 20^th April.

The magnificent Arboretum is the setting for Dorothy’s Trail, which will bring the history Continue reading →

The Fota House Game Larder

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Celebrate the dawn of ‘The Roaring 20s’ and the 200th anniversary of Fota House with the Cork Light Orchestra on Friday 28th February.

Fota House is delighted to welcome back the Cork Light Orchestra who once again will play Continue reading →

Join us on Sunday 14th April 2019

for our annual Fota House Plant & Garden Fair from 11.00am to 4.00pm. The Fota Plant & Garden Fair is one of the highlights of the gardening calendar and is Continue reading →

Join us for a breath of fresh air this Easter at one of Cork’s most idyllic locations, on Friday 19th and Sat 20th April.

The magnificent Arboretum is the setting for Dorothy’s Trail, which will bring the history Continue reading →

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Join us for a breath of fresh air this Easter at one of Cork’s most idyllic locations, on Friday 19^th and Sat 20^th April.