Projects

Castle Coole

Castle Coole an 18th century mansion is seen from the side. It is made of white stone and neo-classical with columns and is seen against a cloudy sky with grass in the foreground.

The National Trust began conservation work in 1979 at Castle Coole, one of Ireland’s finest neo-classical country houses, protecting the historic estate and opening it to the public.

Tucker-Dayrell Cup

Acquisition of the Tucker-Daryell Cup, a fine example of Elizabethan silverware.

Robert Spencer Collection

Acquisition of the Robert Spencer collection of 16th and 17th century English music manuscripts.

Boutet Flintlock Sporting Gun

Acquisition of 1814 double-barrelled flintlock sporting gun commissioned by le Duc de Berry from Nic

Hawker Hurricane 1941

Acquisition and transportation of fifth oldest surviving example of Hawker Hurricane aircraft.