Join one of our knowledgeable guides on an outdoor walking tour of Farmleigh Estate. Learn 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, follies, sculptures and more. Don’t forget to dress for the weather! Click […]
Contemporary Arts from the OPW State Art Collection and the Northern Ireland Civil Service Collection. Connections is an exhibition that invites individuals to transition from being a viewer who is merely exposed to art, to being a participant who engages with the exhibition to find their own meaning. Rather than presenting a predetermined narrative, the […]
THIS EVENT AND WAITING LIST ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED. Join us at Farmleigh House where we celebrate the four Irish Nobel Laureates in Literature. On this tour we shine a light on the life of William Butler Yeats, the first Irish person to win the prestigious Nobel prize in literature. He is undoubtedly one of […]
28th – 30th: Farmleigh Estate, Farmleigh House, Farmleigh Gallery and Boathouse Restaurant open. 31st Dec: Farmleigh Estate: Last entry 1pm – Close at 2pm. Farmleigh Gallery: Close at 1pm. Farmleigh House Tours: 10.30, 11.30, 12.30. Boathouse Restaurant (takeaway only): Close at 1pm. 1st January: Farmleigh Estate open. Farmleigh House, Farmleigh Gallery and Boathouse […]
Park Perspectives, an exhibition by the Dublin Painting and Sketching Club in the Cowshed Gallery. The Dublin Painting and Sketching Club boasts a rich heritage that spans 150 years, a testament to its enduring legacy of artistic excellence. The club’s exhibitions celebrate creativity, innovation, and inclusivity in the arts, providing a platform for both established […]
Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904) is one of the most interesting, complex and entertaining writers ever to have been connected with Ireland. Born to a Greek mother and an Irish officer-surgeon in the British Army, he was brought up in Dublin from the ages of two to thirteen. From 1869 he established himself in journalism in the […]
Art exhibition featuring the work of Linda Proudfoot and Elaine Watters, two artists who bonded over a love for art and landscape. Light, colour and nature are at the centre of their artforms, capturing the essence and luminescence of the outdoors. Cowshed Theatre: Thursdays - Sundays 11am - 4pm
One of the remarkable achievements of Lafcadio Hearn is that his writings about Japan became loved and appreciated both by those far away in Europe and America who knew little about the country, and by Japanese readers who knew rather a lot. For all foreign correspondents, wherever they find themselves, striking a balance between emphases […]
Savour artisanal delights and discover unique crafts at our lively food and craft market! Indulge in culinary treats while browsing handmade treasures crafted by local artisans. Join us! Upcoming market dates include: Sunday 20th April Monday 21st April Sunday 4th May Monday 5th May Sunday 6th July Sunday 3rd August Monday 4th August *Please note […]
Easter Sunday 20th April 2025 Farmleigh Food & Craft Markets, Farmyard, 10am –5pm Farmleigh Plant Fair, Paddocks, 10am – 5pm, Garden plants for the Spring-time Children’s Games, Boathouse Lawn, 11am – 4pm Puppet Show, with Custardpie Theatre Co, Cowshed theatre, 12pm, 1.45, 3.30 *Ticketed event (approx. 30 min) Marta the Magician, Old Kitchen, 11.30, 13.00, 14.15 *Ticketed event (approx. 45 min) Birds of […]
Another Chip off the Old Block – a tour for the stone mad! To celebrate International Sculpture Day this year our guide will share some more stories about Farmleigh sculpture and sculptors. Learn about the tools of the trade and the rocky journey from quarry to statue, with insight into the life and skills of […]
The Experience Japan Hanami Festival is a free, family-friendly day out where you can enjoy and celebrate Japanese–Irish culture! The event follows the Japanese tradition of hanami (花見), where friends come together to watch flowers blossom and mark the beginning of Spring. Join us in the beautiful grounds of Farmleigh House to witness performances, demonstrations, […]
