The Rise and Fall of the Big House in Ireland

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 wealth while also embodying deep divisions and unrest.

We’ll explore their elegant architecture, the skilled craftsmen behind them and the contrasting lives of the families and servants within.

By the 20th century many stood empty, burned or repurposed, marking the end of an era. Yet their legacy still lingers in Ireland’s landscape and memory.

Booking essential, through Eventbrite.ie

Please check in at 3.50pm at the entrance via the Conservatory Door at the rear of Farmleigh House.