Dublin Festival of History

Farmleigh House Farmleigh Estate, Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland

The Dublin Festival of History is an annual free festival, brought to you by Dublin City Council, and organised by Dublin City Libraries, in partnership with the Dublin City Council Culture Company. Now in its thirteenth year, the festival has built a reputation for shining a fresh perspective on history and its importance in our […]

Farmleigh – a different perspective (BOOKED OUT)

Farmleigh House Farmleigh Estate, Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland

Farmleigh, once the Guinness country estate is now the Irish State Guesthouse. Spend some time on a casual talk and walk through some of the ground floor rooms.  Hear about the Irish architect responsible for Farmleigh in the early 1880's, Irish furnishings in the house and how they might be connected to our history. Free […]

The Houses of Guinness and Iveagh (BOOKED OUT)

Farmleigh House Farmleigh Estate, Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland

Dublin Festival of History The Guinness family dynasty owned many imposing houses throughout Ireland This illustrated talk will focus on some of the prominent members of the family and the properties they owned, restored and improved. Free but booking essential. Click and book on Eventbrite! Suitable for age 15+ Teenagers must be accompanied by an […]