Strokestown House in Co Roscommon is to receive over €1 million in funding for a new nature-based outdoor experience on the grounds.
The Irish Heritage Trust announced plans which will see a new network of woodland paths with boardwalks and accessible trail surfaces.
Many of the natural features of the Strokestown Park estate, from the woodlands to meadows and river, remain underutilised or difficult to access.
The €1.2m investment comes from Fáilte Ireland's Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme, which is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union under the EU Just Transition Fund.
The new experience is set to open in summer 2026.
The project will prioritise conservation, biodiversity, and inclusive access by regenerating these underexplored outdoor areas.
"This new project will revitalise Strokestown Park estate’s extraordinary natural and cultural assets, linking education and heritage with biodiversity and community well-being," said Irish Heritage Trust General Manager at Strokestown Park and The National Famine Museum John O’Driscoll.
"It is also a wonderful opportunity to broaden the estate’s appeal for visitors of all ages and abilities, offering our younger guests the perfect blend of fun and learning," he added.
CEO of the Irish Heritage Trust Anne O’Donoghue added that the announcement marks a milestone in the future of Strokestown Park and it is "looking forward to breathing new life into the outdoors at Strokestown Park and strengthening the connection with the historic house".
