The Velvettes are home for Christmas! The band were formed by leader Fran king in 2012, and reflects his love of the great American songbook of the 1940s & 50’s onwards. It has featured some wonderful guest singers over the years (Michelle Gillies / Judy O’ Connor /Fidelma Kelly / Eleanor Kenny) as the line […]
The Velvettes are home for Christmas! The band were formed by leader Fran king in 2012, and reflects his love of the great American songbook of the 1940s & 50’s onwards. It has featured some wonderful guest singers over the years (Michelle Gillies / Judy O’ Connor /Fidelma Kelly / Eleanor Kenny) as the line […]
The Velvettes are home for Christmas! The band were formed by leader Fran king in 2012, and reflects his love of the great American songbook of the 1940s & 50’s onwards. It has featured some wonderful guest singers over the years (Michelle Gillies / Judy O’ Connor /Fidelma Kelly / Eleanor Kenny) as the line […]
On the first Wednesday of each month, many OPW Heritage Sites including Farmleigh House offer Free Admission to independent/individual visitors and families. Tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis and online booking will not be available. Normal conditions of admission apply. Guided tours of Farmleigh House will run form 10.30am - […]
A St. Cecilia’s Day celebration by high-potential students of RIAM's Young Artist Programme As part of its successful ongoing collaboration with the Office of Public Works, the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM) returns once again to the spectacular ballroom at Farmleigh House on the evening of Saturday 22nd November. On the occasion of St. […]
A journey through the Origin, Evolution and Revolutionary Impact of Printing. Join us on Saturday in the beautiful ballroom of Farmleigh House for a talk on the rich history of the printed word. We look at some of the methods used and some of the most influential printers in Ireland and beyond. Why not visit […]
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, […]
We are delighted to celebrate Open House Dublin 2025 by offering free architectural tours of of Farmleigh House on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th October, 10.30 - 16.30. Places limited. Collect free tickets in the Courtyard Reception on a first come first served basis. Discover an eclectic mix of design by James Franklin Fuller, Charles […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]