Day trip to Howth Castle, Friday 6th June. Following on from our lecture 'A period of Change for Howth Castle' earlier this year, join us for a day trip to Howth Castle for a special tour by historian-in-residence Daniel Eglington-Carey. The trip includes refreshments and lunch provided by the on-site cookery school, and a return coach from Ballsbridge. For more information go to https://www.igs.ie/events/visit-to-howth-castle Howth Castle Visit Howth (fb)

Tomorrow afternoon (20th May) our 'Conserving Your Dublin Period House' course in collaboration with Dublin City Council continues with talk number twelve - 'Historic Ironwork: its history, significance and conservation'. In the twelfth talk of our lecture series Ali Davey of Historic Environment Scotland will discuss the history, significance and conservation of iron work in period homes, while providing practical advice on its repair and maintenance. This talk is available to watch in person, at the City Assembly House, 58 South William Street, and online. For more information/to book go to https://www.igs.ie/events/ironwork-cydph-talk-12 Dublin City Council The Heritage Council Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Historic Environment Scotland (fb)