New board members Dan Barrett, Cliona Murphy, Brendan Byrne, and Susan Frankish
- The Irish Heritage Trust appointed four new board members in 2026.
- Appointments coincide with the organisation’s twentieth anniversary.
- Properties under care include Johnstown Castle Estate Museum and Gardens.
- The Trust manages Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens.
- Strokestown Park and the National Famine Museum form part of the portfolio.
The Irish Heritage Trust has appointed Dan Barrett, Brendan Byrne, Susan Frankish and Cliona Murphy to its Board of Directors. The new members bring expertise in heritage management, finance, governance and digital transformation. The appointments support the organisation as it marks its twentieth anniversary in 2026.
The Irish Heritage Trust, founded in 2006, cares for historic buildings, gardens and collections across Ireland. It manages properties including Johnstown Castle Estate, Fota House and Strokestown Park. The Trust works with communities on conservation and education initiatives.
The new board members contribute experience from corporate, museum and public sector backgrounds. The organisation advances conservation projects at several sites.
Ger Aherne chair of the Irish Heritage Trust. shared “we are delighted to welcome Dan Barrett, Brendan Byrne, Susan Frankish and Cliona Murphy to the Board of the Irish Heritage Trust.”
