Irish Georgian SocietyAbout Us

A short presentation on the Irish Georgian Society's work (published May 2025) is available here.

The Irish Georgian Society is a membership organisation that promotes awareness of and the protection of Ireland’s architectural heritage, designed landscapes and gardens, and decorative arts. These goals are achieved through the Society’s scholarly and conservation education programmes, through supporting large and small-scale conservation projects, through campaigning for endangered buildings, and through its membership events programmes.

The Society is based in the City Assembly House, Dublin, with Chapters in Birr, Cork and Limerick, and further afield in London, Chicago, New York and Palm Beach.

The Irish Georgian Society was founded in 1958 by the Desmond Guinness and Mariga Guinness, since when many buildings of significant architectural interest have been restored and saved through the enthusiasm and commitment of members and supporters.