<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Historical Homes - Sarah Fogarty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi, I'm Sarah and thank you for joining me on my adventures where we get to look inside some wonderful Historic Homes in Ireland and around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.historicalhomessf.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:19:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.historicalhomessf.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Ireland's Historic Homes Tell Stories No Modern Building Can]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is something extraordinary about stepping through the doorway of a historic home. Before a single word is spoken, the building has already begun to tell its story. From medieval castles and Georgian townhouses to Victorian country estates and forgotten ruins, Ireland's historic buildings are more than beautiful architecture—they are living records of the people, families and communities that shaped our landscape. Every worn stone step, weathered doorway and ancient tree has witnessed...]]></description><link>https://www.historicalhomessf.com/post/why-ireland-s-historic-homes-tell-stories-no-modern-building-can</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a438df851416e35e7859ea8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:41:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/853795_7aafd5a0748f4f5196b36b88f3b2220b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sarahfogarty2</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Makes a Historic Property Film-Friendly?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland is home to some of the most remarkable historic properties in Europe. From medieval castles and grand country houses to hidden gate lodges and atmospheric ruins, these places offer more than architectural beauty – they provide a sense of story. It is this quality that often makes a location memorable on screen. While many people associate filming locations with dramatic landscapes, historic properties offer something equally important: character. The texture of ancient stone walls,...]]></description><link>https://www.historicalhomessf.com/post/what-makes-a-historic-property-film-friendly</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3bea5d09be4f094fc2412e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:33:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/853795_dbea5c1db46b45cdbcf9e20b87877bd7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_499,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sarahfogarty2</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland's Hidden Heritage: Why Historic Locations Still Matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some places stop us in our tracks. It may be a castle emerging from the trees, an old gate lodge standing quietly beside a country road, or a weathered stone wall overlooking the Atlantic coast. Across Ireland, thousands of historic locations continue to tell stories through their architecture, landscape and atmosphere. Some are celebrated landmarks, while others remain largely undiscovered beyond their local communities. What makes these places special is not simply their age. It is their...]]></description><link>https://www.historicalhomessf.com/post/ireland-s-hidden-heritage-why-historic-locations-still-matter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3aa9adb740a019c39b33a9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:49:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/853795_7f6d5b9109a14cd6908b5b274df60d23~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_810,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sarahfogarty2</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>