FNCI have been invited by the Irish Heritage Trust for a private visit to Fota House and Gardens, one of Ireland’s finest examples of regency period architecture and once the home of the Smith-Barry family.
The property is situated on Fota island and has its own railway station.
FNCI recently assisted the Irish Heritage Trust in the purchase of 10 Italian carved walnut chairs which came up for auction and were originally acquired for Fota house.
Travel to and from Fota is under own arrangement.
Train Dublin to Cork 09.00
Train Cork to Fota 12.00 (15m)
Train Fota to Cork 16.40
Train Cork to Dublin 17.25 Arrives Dublin 20.00
Free parking is available also at Fota for FNCI guests
Fota House is about 800 m, a 10-minute walk, from the station but assistance if required can be arranged.
The weather in March can be unpredictable so bring an umbrella.
If you have any queries, please contact:
Mia Craig: 087 2840803 email: miacraig@hotmail.com or Helpline: 087 9279844
Please use the form below to make a booking. Alternatively, download, complete and post the booking form (to arrive no later than 18 March 2025)
to: The Friends of the National Collections of Ireland
c/o Irish Architectural Archive
45 Merrion Square
Dublin D02 VY60
enclosing a cheque for € 60 per person payable to FNCI or details of your credit / debit card and a stamped addressed envelope (not required if an email address is supplied).
