Pictures: Vistors to Fancroft Mill and Gardens enjoy a wonderful heritage experience

Marcus Sweeney explains for visitors how corn was stored and milled at Fancroft

placeholder image — Marcus Sweeney explains for visitors how corn was stored and milled at Fancroft

Fancroft, a hidden gem situated just 4km outside Roscrea, is well worth a visit

Marking National Heritage Week in Roscrea and surrounding areas - the final day of Heritage week saw a trip to Fancroft Mill and Gardens.

The group were warmly welcomed by Marcus and Irene Sweeney to the very special site for what proved to be a wonderfully enriching experience for all who took part.

Con Canty, Rita McNamara, Angela Keane and Sr Hilary enjoying a cup of tea in the beautifully restored Mill. Photos: PJ Wright

All were fascinated by the history of the site and guided tour of the beautifully restored mill. Refreshments were served in the cosy tearooms and all thoroughly enjoyed a ramble around the extensive gardens.

Owner of Fancroft Mill and Gardens, Marcus Sweeney seen here with visitors from Roscrea, Dublin and France on their visit to his Working Mill as part of National Heritage Week. Photo: PJ Wright

“Thanks to Marcus and Irene for hosting another great event”, Roscrea Heritage Society said. Fancroft, a hidden gem situated just 4km outside Roscrea is well worth a visit.

Marcus Sweeney with Alessandra, Charles, Owen, Conor and Aidan Cordeiro. Photo: PJ Wright

This event was sponsored by Tipperary County Council.

Pictured above is Marcus Sweeney explaining the detailed history of Fancroft Mill and Gardanes, which Roscrea Heritage Society describe as a hidden gem situated just 4km outside Roscrea and well worth a visit. Photos: PJ Wright