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SUMMARY:Fiádh and Dara's Ogham Lore Quest
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Little Druids\, Gods and Goddesses we need you. Come explore Farmleigh’s Celtic trees\, collect the hidden letters and solve the secret word before the trail ends. \n\nPlease be advised this is an outdoor tour\, suitable clothing is advised. \nThis tour is for children aged between 5 and 11. \nPlease check in at the Motor House reception 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
URL:https://farmleigh.ie/events/fiadh-and-daras-ogham-lore-quest/
LOCATION:Farmleigh House and Estate\, Phoenix Park\, Dublin 15\, D15 TD50\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Do Opposites Attract?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a stroll around Farmleigh gardens and decide if our Abstract and Modernist Sculptures engage successfully with Farmleigh’s glorious and historic landscapes. \nThis light-hearted conversational tour aims to decipher some aspects of 21st century sculpture whilst illustrating how significant State Events and Environmental issues are celebrated and promoted in abstract and modernist form. \nNo sculptural knowledge required and all individual opinions as to whether our opposites attract will be considered equally valid! \nBooking essential – through Eventbrite.ie  \n https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/do-opposites-attract-tickets-1996654940676 \nCheck in at the Motorhouse Reception in the Courtyard 10 minutes before the tour start time. \nSuitable for age 16 years + \nDuration approx. 1 Hour \nSuitable footwear recommended \nTour weather dependent
URL:https://farmleigh.ie/events/do-opposites-attract/
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SUMMARY:Victorian Secrets
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the beautiful surroundings of the Farmleigh Ballroom where we will step back into a world where fashion was a striking form of art.  This presentation pulls back the heavy velvet curtains on how women navigated the complex\, beautiful and sometimes fatal world of 19th-century dress.  We will journey through the evolution of the iconic Victorian silhouette\, unravelling the secret engineering that sculpted the era’s society ladies. \nAlong the way\, you will discover the ultimate trendsetters who dictated high society’s rules\, alongside the shocking dark side of glamour.  From flammable fabrics to cosmetic ingredients laced with poison\, find out what it truly meant to be “dressed to kill”. \nBooking essential\, through Eventbrite.ie  \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ie/e/victorian-secrets-tickets-1996647286783 \nThis presentation will take place in the Farmleigh Ballroom.  Entrance is via the Conservatory door at the rear of Farmleigh House.  Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time. \nSuitable for age 14+
URL:https://farmleigh.ie/events/victorian-secrets/
LOCATION:Farmleigh House\, Farmleigh Estate\, Phoenix Park\, Dublin\, D15TD50\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260816T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260816T153000
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SUMMARY:The Legacy of Edward Cecil Guinness
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for this illustrated Talk at Farmleigh House where you will hear all about the legacy of Edward Cecil Guinness\, the 1st Earl of Iveagh\, which was powerfully extended through the distinct achievements and public services of his three sons.  As the head of the world’s largest brewery and one of the era’s greatest philanthropists\, Edward Cecil left a massive footprint.  His sons – Rupert\, Ernest and Walter – solidified and diversified that legacy across business\, science\, agriculture\, global exploration and high-level British politics. \nBooking essential\, through Eventbrite.ie \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-legacy-of-edward-cecil-guinness-tickets-1996642565662 \nThis lecture will take place in the Farmleigh Ballroom.  Entrance is via the Conservatory door at the rear of Farmleigh House.  Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time.
URL:https://farmleigh.ie/events/the-legacy-of-edward-cecil-guinness/
LOCATION:Farmleigh House\, Farmleigh Estate\, Phoenix Park\, Dublin\, D15TD50\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260816T110000
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SUMMARY:Botany and The Bard
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare makes reference to over 180 plants\, flowers\, vegetables and herbs in his works. He was at one with nature and interested in his own garden. Farmleigh’s Walled Garden harbours a haven of herbs\, a plethora of plants and a flourish of flowers familiar to Shakespeare. In Hamnet\, plants and herbs are powerful symbols of healing\, magic and memory. Join the guide on a path of quirky quotes and Quince! \nBooking essential\, through Eventbrite.ie \nPlease check in at the Motor House reception\, 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
URL:https://farmleigh.ie/events/botany-and-the-bard/
LOCATION:Farmleigh House and Estate\, Phoenix Park\, Dublin 15\, D15 TD50\, Ireland
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260723T170000
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SUMMARY:Vision - Contemporary photography from EU Member States
DESCRIPTION:Vision – Contemporary photography from EU Member States is an exhibition of photographic works from the 27 Member States of the European Union. \n  \nSupported by the Department of Culture\, Communications and Sport\, this exhibition has been organised by the Office of Public Works in cooperation with the Embassies of the European Union\, and various cultural organisations throughout Europe.  The exhibition forms part of Ireland’s culture programme for its Presidency of the Council of the European Union.  Every Member State was invited to select one work and the exhibition reflects the creative practices of the individual artists working through the medium of photography. Each artist brings their own unique vision to their work.  The exhibition will be on display to the public in Farmleigh Gallery\, Dublin from July to December 2026. \n  \nYou can visit this FREE exhibition from July\, 23rd 2026 until December 2026. \nGallery Opening Hours: 10am – 5pm\, Tuesday – Sunday (and Bank Holiday Mondays.) Gallery closed 1pm – 2pm. \n  \n 
URL:https://farmleigh.ie/events/vision-contemporary-photography-from-eu-member-states/
LOCATION:Farmleigh Gallery\, Farmleigh House & Estate\, Phoenix Park\, Dublin 15\, D15TD50\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Culture Date with Dublin 8
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be participating in Culture Date with Dublin 8 2026\, a neighbourhood initiative celebrating the culture\, history\, heritage and people of Dublin 8! Launching 8th April 2026! \nEvents at Farmleigh will include: \nMon 4th May 11am\, ‘From Womb to Tomb.’ The Lifelong Legacy of Guinness Care. Ticketed Event. Click for booking info. \nFri 8th May 2.30pm\, The Houses of Guinness & Iveagh. Ticketed event. Click for booking info. \nSat 9th May 11am\, A Legacy of Philanthropy: The Iveagh Trust. Ticketed event. Click for booking info. \nSun 10th May 11.30am\, Outdoor Walking Tour – Poetry in Motion. Ticketed event. Click for booking info. \nDaily 11.30am & 2.30pm\, Outdoor tours of Farmleigh Estate. Free\, no booking necessary.
URL:https://farmleigh.ie/events/culture-date-with-dublin-8/
CATEGORIES:Culture Date with Dublin 8
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260402T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260406T170000
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SUMMARY:OPW Easter Events
DESCRIPTION:As we focus on the exciting responsibility of hosting the EU Presidency this year\, our usual cultural programme will take a short pause. We look forward to returning next year with renewed energy and a full programme. \n\n\nPlease see heritageireland.ie for details of Easter activities at Dublin Castle\, Custom House Visitor Centre and other OPW heritage sites!\n\n\nThank you for your continued support.
URL:https://farmleigh.ie/events/opw-easter-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260312T113000
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SUMMARY:Guided Tours of Farmleigh Estate
DESCRIPTION:Guided outdoor tours of Farmleigh Estate will run daily at 11.30am & 2.30pm from 12th March 2026 until Farmleigh House re-opens. (Weather dependant.) \nLearn about the development of the extensive pleasure grounds by various generations of the Guinness Family\, with Victorian\, Edwardian and contemporary ornamental features. Discover the history of the estate\, it’s follies\, sculptures and more. \nComplimentary tickets can be collected in the visitor hub in the courtyard. Tours last circa 50 minutes. \nFor groups of over 12 please email farmleighguides@opw.ie or call 01 8155914 to book a group tour. \n*Please note that because Farmleigh is a working Government building\, the House & Estate may close at short notice. You can contact us for updates in advance of your visit\, or check the front page of this website for notices.
URL:https://farmleigh.ie/events/guided-tours-of-farmleigh-estate/
LOCATION:Farmleigh Estate\, Farmleigh Estate\, Dublin 15\, Dublin\, D15TD50\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Guided Tour
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SUMMARY:Benjamin Iveagh\, A Life in Books
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Public Works (OPW) and Marsh’s Library are delighted to announce the launch of ‘Benjamin Iveagh: A Life in Books’ exhibition in Farmleigh Gallery. The exhibition showcases various books\, manuscripts and portraits of Benjamin Iveagh and runs from 14 November 2025 to 22 March 2026. \nThis exhibition hosts one of the most important Irish book collections of the twentieth century. Benjamin Guinness\, third earl of Iveagh\, collected over 4\,000 rare books and manuscripts relating to Ireland’s history\, literature\, craftsmanship and language. The major themes of the exhibition include Irish Literature\, Women’s Influence\, Bindings\, History and Printing. \nMany of the collection’s best-known treasures feature in this exhibition\, including the majestic eighteenth-century Irish bindings and first editions of James Joyce\, W.B Yeats\, Samuel Beckett\, Séamus Heaney and Oscar Wilde. The exhibition also features the oldest books in the library\, Thomas of Ireland’s Manipulus Florum and Topographia Hyberniæ by Giraldus Cambrensis (both on vellum). There is also an emphasis on visually appealing items by Irish writers\, such as Thomas Kinsella’s The Táin\, and a Cuala Press song book by Jack B Yeats. \nContemporary historical items\, such as the seventeenth century pamphlets and letters from Daniel O’Connell (in the year of his 250th anniversary) showcase the original and unique material held in the library. There will be a number of manuscript items (letters\, autograph drafts) projected onto the walls of the gallery to give a visual flair to the exhibition. \nWomen’s voices emerge through needlework bindings\, sketchings\, and in the beautiful Cuala Press printed collection by the Yeats sisters. There is also a case dedicated to the emergence of Gaelic printing\, which features the first bible to be translated into Irish. \nThe exhibition is a glimpse into the literary taste of Benjamin Iveagh and the broader Guinness family. A talent for collecting rare and unique books makes this library one of the jewels of Ireland’s heritage collections. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the most important Irish Book Collections of the twentieth century. \nThe library is owned by Marsh’s Library and is located in Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park under the care of the Office of Public Works. \nOpening Hours: 10am – 5pm\, Tuesday – Sunday (and Bank Holiday Mondays.) Gallery closed 1pm – 2pm.
URL:https://farmleigh.ie/events/benjamin-iveagh-a-life-in-books/
LOCATION:Farmleigh Gallery\, Farmleigh House & Estate\, Phoenix Park\, Dublin 15\, D15TD50\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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