Adult and Community
At Farmleigh there are a variety of talks, tours and trails provided throughout the year inspired by the collections, grounds and Guinness family history. If you would like to book a group tour focused on art, architecture or an outdoor tour of Farmleigh Estate contact the guides at farmleighguides@opw.ie or on 046 942 3551.
Themed talks and presentations have taken place on fabrics, the clock tower, the Tailor and Ansty and the four Irish Nobel Laureates of literature. For details on upcoming talks and workshops see our Calendar or Facebook page for details and booking information.
Blogs
Read the latest Farmleigh blogs here!
Art Tours
Tours highlighting the Guinness Family and OPW art collections at Farmleigh as well artworks on loan from the National Gallery and Hugh Lane Gallery. Contact the guides at farmleighguides@opw.ie or on 046 942 3551 to enquire about booking an art tour in Farmleigh House.
Sculpture Trail
The Office of Public Works has introduced contemporary sculptures throughout Farmleigh Estate over the years. These permanent sculptures display a range of themes, from celebrating the accession of new states into the EU to the alignment of the planets in 1916. The sculptures also represent a diverse range of Irish and international artists.
A one-page map of the sculptures in Farmleigh Estate is available for download here. Read about the sculptures here.
Architectural Tours
Farmleigh House boasts an eclecticism of interior decoration ranging from the classical style to Jacobean, Louis XV, Louis XVI, and Georgian. Discover the original Georgian house enclosed within the 19th century mansion. Join us during the Open House festival in October or contact the guides at farmleighguides@opw.ie or on 046 942 3551 for dates of upcoming architectural tours in Farmleigh House.
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Chun turas trí ghaeilge a chur in aireamh seol ríomhphoist chuig farmleighguides@opw.ie.