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.) 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, it’s follies, sculptures […]
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. Please see heritageireland.ie for details of Easter activities at Dublin Castle, Custom House Visitor Centre and other OPW […]
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! Events at Farmleigh will include: Mon 4th May 11am, 'From Womb to Tomb.' The Lifelong Legacy of Guinness Care. Ticketed Event. Click for booking info. […]
Vision – Contemporary photography from EU Member States is an exhibition of photographic works from the 27 Member States of the European Union. Supported 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. This 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. […]
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. Please be advised this is an outdoor tour, suitable clothing is advised. This tour is for children aged between 5 and 11. Please check in at the […]
Join us for this illustrative Talk in the beautiful ballroom at Farmleigh House where we will examine the rise and fall of the Big House from the Anglo-Norman invasion to the Protestant Ascendancy and through the upheavals of land wars, revolution and civil war. More than just homes, the Big House symbolised power, priviledge and […]
The Guinness family brewing dynasty owned many imposing houses and estates throughout Ireland and England. This illustrated talk will focus on some of the prominent members of the family and the properties they owned, restored and improved. Suitable for Age 12 and over This talk is free, but booking is essential through eventbrite.ie.
Join us at Farmleigh House for an illustrated Talk on the life of W.B. Yeats This Talk will shine a light on the life and work of this Dublin born man who was a hugely influential figure in Irish cultural life. WB Yeats was one of Ireland’s greatest poets, a defining figure of the Irish […]