HHI Autumn School 2026

HHI's Third Autumn School, Wednesday, October 21st

We are excited to announce the third Historic Houses of Ireland Autumn School Conference at spectacular Durhamstown Castle on Wednesday, October 21st.

After two fantastic years in Lisnavagh House and Burtown House, we are very much looking forward to welcoming attendees to this year's conference focused on conservation, tourism, biodiversity and advocacy. 

The Autumn School Conference brings together members, other heritage organisations and enthusiastic members of the public for a day of panels, workshops and networking.

This year for the first time we will have a series of three hands on workshops alongside our regularly programmed panels.

We have a fantastic selection of speakers already confirmed:

Georgina Campbell, Food Writer

Velma Corcoran, Director of Policy Strategy, Airbnb

Richard Corrigan, Chef and Restaurateur

Eoghan Daltun, Author, An Irish Atlantic Rainforest

Pádraic Fogarty, Founder, Rewild Your Land

Brian Hanley, CEO, Alliance for Insurance Reform

Alice Mansergh, CEO, Tourism Ireland

Richard McLoughlin, RIAI Grade 1 Accredited Conservation Architect

Eoghan O'Mara Walsh, CEO, Irish Tourism Industry Confederation

Tom Pollard, Traditional Skills and Conservation Expert

Sarah Roller, Special Advisor to the Devonshire Group, formerly Head of Policy at Historic Houses UK

Charlotte Sheridan​, Registered Architect and Town Planner

Professor Terry Stevens, Multi Award Winning International Tourism Consultant

Tickets cost 150 euros per person with two tickets for 260 euro, including tea and coffee on arrival and a delicous lunch.

We are very grateful to our sponsors for the Autumn School Conference: The 1772 Foundation, Irish Georgian Society, Meath County Council, Ceangal - A Heritage Council Local Authority Programme, and Sherry Fitzgerald Country Homes.

We look forward to seeing you at Durhamstown Castle for another stimulating, informative conference! 

Our thanks to our hosts Dave and Sue Prickett for making their home available for this very special event. 

Prices:

Price per person €150

Concessions:

Two tickets can be purchased for 260 euro

Places:

This event is for a maximum of 220 guests