Join us on Sunday 14th of September from 2pm – 4pm for Music in the Bandstand. Enjoy a soundtrack of lively tunes with the Airport PFS Band in Farmleigh’s pleasure grounds.
Join us on Sunday 21st of September from 2pm – 4pm for Music in the Bandstand. Enjoy a soundtrack of lively tunes with Blanchardstown Brass Band in Farmleigh’s pleasure grounds.
Dublin Festival of History 2025 This talk explores the extraordinary lives of Gwendolen Guinness, society wife turned MP, Oonagh, the enchanting socialite and the youngest of “the Golden Guinness Girls” and Caroline Blackwood, the brilliant, rebellious writer who couldn’t be tamed. Suitable for visitors aged 16 plus. Free but booking essential as tickets are limited […]
The Office of Public Works in association with the Dublin Philharmonic Society present their annual showcase concert of talented young musicians in the Ballroom at Farmleigh House on the evening of Saturday 27th September. This year’s presentation will feature an Autumn double-bill of two outstanding performers. Ai Lin Sun (piano) Ai Lin will perform […]
The 170th Exhibition of the Society will be held in the Farmleigh Gallery. The exhibition opens on Sunday 28th September at 12 noon and closes on Sunday 12th October at 2pm. Open daily from 10am to 5pm Demonstrations Fri 3rd Oct. 11-1pm - Kasper Zier Sat 4th Oct, 11-1pm - Holly Sommerville Sun 5th Oct. 2-4pm - Khalid Paracha […]
This event to mark Dublin History Festival will present and explore Michael Angelo Hayes’ Installation of the Prince of Wales as Knight of St.Patrick, in St. Patricks Cathedral in 1868 – an amazing painting in Farmleigh Library depicting this famous occasion. Focus will be on the famous ladies amongst elite guests at the ceremony - […]
Please note that Music in the Bandstand has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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 […]
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 7th September Sunday 5th October Sunday 2nd November *Please note that there is no ATM at Farmleigh but many of the traders […]
Duo Chagall, Fingal born violinist Gillian Williams and French cellist Arun Rao are delighted to return to the ballroom for their Autumn Sounds 2025. This year sees the return of the celebrated Cypriot pianist, Andreas Ioannides to Farmleigh in this exciting collaboration with Duo Chagall when they will present the complete Piano trios of Brahms, […]
Please note the amended start time of 12pm to accommodate the rescheduled Simon Home Run in the Phoenix Park. (All ticketholders have been contacted by email.) This illustrative talk traces the rise and fall of Ireland’s Big Houses—from the Anglo-Norman invasion to the Protestant Ascendancy, and through the upheavals of land wars, revolution, and civil […]
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 […]