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, […]
Maev Kelly presents “Solas” — a Solo Exhibition at the Cowshed Gallery, Farmleigh Opening at 2pm May 3rd, artist Maev Kelly unveils Solas, a new collection of intuitive, abstract works that mark a dynamic evolution in her practice. Moving beyond her celebrated work in portraiture and landscape, Kelly now embraces expressive, fluid brushwork and a […]
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 […]
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 […]
TU Dublin Harp Ensemble presents a concert of historical, traditional Irish and contemporary works for harp ensemble in celebration of Ireland’s rich harping tradition. The concert features compositions and arrangements by Gráinne Hambly, William Jackson, Gráinne Meyer, Luke Webb, Anne-Marie O’Farrell and Rachel Duffy. Free but booking essential Book Tickets on Eventbrite BIOGRAPHY Founded by […]
As Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann’s Dublin Branches prepare for the journey towards the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann they will commence by hosting an evening of traditional Irish music at Farmleigh. Join Comhaltas Bhaile Átha Cliath in Farmleigh’s Kitchen Cabinet Room for a seisiún that will involve Dublin musicians of the highest standard. Beidh an scoth […]
This talk is presented as part of the Culture Date with Dublin 8 festival. Set in the historic surroundings of Farmleigh House, home of Arthur’s great grandson Edward Cecil, this tour will tell the story of a man whose determination, innovation and business acumen transformed a humble Irish stout into a global legend. Tickets will […]
This talk is presented as part of the Culture Date with Dublin 8 festival. Period dramas offer an insight into life in domestic service, but do they sometimes whitewash a starker reality ? This talk reflects on the limited opportunities and harsh terms of employment of Dublin’s domestic servants in the early decades of the […]
This talk is presented as part of the Culture Date with Dublin 8 festival. Join us at Farmleigh House where we will shine a light on the remarkable legacy of Edward Cecil Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh, and his role in establishing the Iveagh Trust. As the former owner of Farmleigh, Lord Iveagh was not […]
This talk is presented as part of the Culture Date with Dublin 8 festival. Arthur founder of a brewery that would one day become the largest in the world. He moved from a very different life in a bishop’s house in Celbridge Co Kildare to Dublin, a city not for the fainthearted in the mid […]
