Organisation: Irish Landmark Trust

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Vipp at the dog-friendly Salterbridge Lodge</p>

travel

Autumn breaks: West Waterford is just the ticket for a dreamy escape

Plus, it's definitely time to plan your Halloween activities — and maybe even your Christmas and spring 2022 breaks

<p>Killee Cottage is one of The irish landmark Trust's self-catering properties. Picture: Deirdre Casolani</p>

travel

Check out: Stay in a thatched cottage, a lighthouse or a gatelodge

property

Majestic jewel of Blackwater on the market for €3.25m

home and gardens

Made in Munster: Meet Cork thatcher Liam Broderick

news

Thursday evening briefing: First Garda strike in the history of the state will go ahead tomorrow. Catch up on all the headlines

news

Thursday lunchtime briefing: Garda strike looks certain to proceed. Catch up on the headlines

Holiday homes with a difference from the Irish Landmark Trust

25 years on and 25 properties later, the Irish Landmark Trust continues to breathe life into some of Ireland’s most unique buildings. Ever dreamed of renting out a castle, sleeping in a mill or in a lighthouse? Well you can, writes Robert Hume

Thu, 03 Nov, 2016

Round up the family for trip to times past in the Castletown Round House

Colette Keane leaves the world of wifi behind to enjoy a taste of times past in a 200-year-old heritage building.

Sat, 26 Dec, 2015

10 alternative Christmas gift ideas

A HOT air balloon flight is often top of many people’s wish list and although it is pricier than a pair of socks or a soap on a rope, there are different options available and might be a good idea as a group present for that all-important family member.

Fri, 15 Nov, 2013

12 getaways of Christmas

Bah, humbug! Can’t stand the stress, jingle bells and commercialism of Christmas? Pól Ó Conghaile has suggestions for escaping it entirely.

Sun, 02 Dec, 2012

Russborough rates

FRANK GILES, an editor of The Sunday Times during the ’80s wrote: “The welcome at Russborough was invariably warm. Alfred and Clem, warned no doubt by the sound of the Jaguar’s tyres on the gravel, would be at the ready in the great hall, genuinely delighted by the sight of their guests.”

Sat, 24 Nov, 2012

How to ensure it’s a happy holiday

Got a big family or group of friends looking to spend Christmas or New Year together? Pooling the cost of a big house could be the best gift of all, says Pól Ó Conghaile

Fri, 16 Nov, 2012

Get a seasonal getaway

Heaps of holly at Hayfield Manor, Co Cork

Sat, 19 Nov, 2011