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This Christmas, give a gift that inspires unforgettable experiences and supports Ireland’s rich heritage.

Nestled in the heart of County Roscommon, amid the rolling greenery of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, lies a place where history breathes from the very walls: the National Famine Museum at Strokestown Park. A visit here is no ordinary tour—it is a moving, immersive journey into the darkest chapter of Ireland’s past, a place where the echoes of sorrow and survival still linger in the air. For anyone exploring the soul of Ireland, this is not merely a recommended stop—it is a must-see experience.

Take the time to discover a world of history, culture and the many stories of Johnstown Castle and other Irish Heritage Trust properties, with unlimited access to Johnstown Castle & Agricultural Museum, Strokestown Park & National Famine Museum as well as Fota House and its Arboretum & Gardens via an Irish Heritage Trust membership card.

Strokestown Park in Roscommon has announced the hosting of its first Autumn Fête on October 1, a vibrant celebration of heritage and positive ageing, an occasion which is certain to attract enthusiasts from the Midlands region.

Roscommon-based Enchanted Croi Theatre has recently announced that its new contemporary folk musical ‘In the Midst of Plenty’ will tour across Ireland, beginning with performances at the Mullingar Arts Centre on May 25 and 26, and including Town Hall Theatre Galway on June 7 and 8 and Westport Town Hall Theatre June 13 and 14.

Roscommon-based Enchanted Croi Theatre has recently announced that its new contemporary folk musical ‘In the Midst of Plenty’ will tour across Ireland, beginning with performances at the Mullingar Arts Centre on May 25 and 26, and including Town Hall Theatre Galway on June 7 and 8 and Westport Town Hall Theatre June 13 and 14.

Roscommon-based Enchanted Croí Theatre has recently announced that its production of the new contemporary folk musical ‘In the Midst of Plenty’ will embark on a 13-venue nationwide tour through spring and summer 2023. The show is the work of California-based law professor and writer/composer-lyricist Amy Day, who was inspired to write the show in 2019 after visiting the National Famine Museum at Strokestown Park while on a day off from teaching a course in international children’s rights at the Irish Centre for Human Rights at the University of Galway. The cast includes Galway native Martin Gilligan and Galway-based singer-songwriter Tracy Bruen.