By Dan Walsh
Former Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Services at Wexford County Council, Tony Larkin is one of four new directors appointed to the Board of Irish Heritage Trust following the unveiling of its 10-year Strategic Plan.
The Enniscorthy native spent all his working life with Wexford County Council, apart from a short 18 months’ stint with Bray Urban District Council many years ago. He availed of retirement in March 2022. It is estimated he attended over 400 County Council meetings.
Established in 2006, Irish Heritage Trust are now a leading national organisation with four landmark heritage properties currently in its care: 11 Parnell Square, Dublin, where the Trust has its headquarters; Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens, Cork; Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens, Wexford and Strokestown Park & The National Famine Museum, Roscommon.
Irish Heritage Trust Chairperson, Clare McGrath welcomed Mr. Larkin and the new directors; “The Irish Heritage Trust is immensely fortunate to be enriched by the profound knowledge and expertise of our dedicated board members, who generously contribute their time on a voluntary basis. We are delighted to refresh our board by welcoming a host of new talent and experience to the Trust as we expand our heritage portfolio, working collaboratively with public and private partners.”
Minister Malcolm Noonan T.D., Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform at the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, congratulated the board on the appointment of the new directors; “Whether they are tour guides or board directors, the more than 300 volunteers who work with the Irish Heritage Trust make an invaluable contribution to its work. and I am sure the newly appointed directors will help sustain this great progress. I wish them all the best in their new positions.”
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