Sir William Orpen: A Family Legacy, curated by Dominic Lee. William Orpen Archives. Goddard Orpen: A Vision of a 19th Century Lensman, curated by Jeremy Hill, Monksgrange Archives. Sir William Orpen: A Family Legacy, curated by Dominic Lee. William Orpen Archives. Throughout his career as an artist, Stillorgan-born artist Sir William Orpen’s work captured and epitomised […]
Ciara Tuite's new solo exhibition, 'Heavy Stuff, Light Us', investigates humans innate desire to become more minimal beings and connected with nature versus the constant pull towards materialism. The artist is trying to find a balance between these two worlds; the tension and non-linear process towards minimalism is highlighted through painting, text and installation. The […]
Tickets €20, from eventbrite Cormac Breatnach and Martin Dunlea released their first duet album, entitled Music for Whistle & Guitar (Dioscaí Mandala/Pressure Records) in July 2000 to critical acclaim. Martin met Cormac in late 1998 while touring with the Triple Harp Bypass, which featured harmonica virtuosos Mick Kinsella, Brendan Power and Rick Epping. They decided […]
Music in the Bandstand will be provided by the Lucan Concert Band on Sunday 28st July, 2pm - 4pm, Farmleigh Pleasure Grounds. Have a ramble through the estate or sit back and relax while enjoying the soundtrack of lively tunes! Lucan Concert Band; Making Music For 35 Years.
Gearoid is a landscape and wildlife Photographer from Dublin. He loves the wilder regions of Ireland especially in the western counties. He travels with his collie dog to Ireland’s more isolated places where man’s impact is minimal. Also to those isolated spots where nature still has a foothold. A trip to Iceland is also featured. […]
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 4th August, 10am - 5pm. Monday 5th August, 10am - 5pm. *Please note that there is no ATM at Farmleigh but many […]
Ireland’s maritime climate along with its history of demesnes has led to an abundance of important gardens which are rich in artistic heritage as well as plant collections from around the world. In The Parks and Gardens of Dublin (Eastwood), Christy Boylan, who holds a wealth of experience in landscape architecture and urban parks, charts the history and […]
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 4th August, 10am - 5pm. Monday 5th August, 10am - 5pm. *Please note that there is no ATM at Farmleigh but many […]
Dublin Book Festival, in collaboration with the OPW, is delighted to present a fun-filled summer day of book and creative events for all the family to enjoy, all taking place in the beautiful grounds of Farmleigh in the Phoenix Park. Join us for an exciting and action-packed day of events and workshops featuring some of Ireland’s […]
Tickets €10 on Eventbrite An illustrated talk on Dublin’s 20th century architecture by Charles Duggan, Heritage Officer, Dublin City Council Twentieth-century Irish architecture, and more particularly the buildings designed and built in the second half of the 20th century, remains largely under-appreciated in Ireland. In most instances they are considered to be too old to be […]
India Day is one of the largest India-related events in Ireland, a confluence of Irish and Indian cultures. It is packed with music and dance programmes from both countries, cultural representations, fashion shows, food and a handicraft fair. With programmes ranging from Irish songs to classical music and Bollywood dance, India Day is an audio-visual […]
Heritage Week 2024. ‘An aristocrat without a servant is as much use to the county as a glass hammer’, Dowager Countess Crawley, Downton Abbey. Such was the dependence by the upper and middle classes on the Victorian servant. Join us this heritage week as we follow in the footsteps of the Victorian servant, through the […]
