Join us on a guided walking tour of Farmleigh Estate. Learn about the development of the extensive pleasure grounds, with Victorian, Edwardian and contemporary ornamental features, walled and sunken gardens and scenic lakeside views. Friday 26th April, 11am & 3.30pm. (Weather permitting.) Tours last approx. 45 min to an hour. Reserve a place by phoning […]

Aoibhe Kettle, Naoise Kettle and Senan Shortall are a trio of multi-instrumentalists from Co. Laois. With strong roots in Irish music and a grounded traditional sound, they like to experiment, fusing contemporary and world styles of music into their performances.  Aoibhe is an accomplished harpist and fiddle player with many All-Ireland accolades to her name. She […]

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, […]

Dublin Painting & Sketching Club celebrate their 150th anniversary with an exhibition of drawings and paintings in Farmleigh's Cowshed Theatre. Running from the 4th to the 19th of May (closed Monday 13th,) 11am - 4pm.

We are delighted to participate this year in 'Culture Date with Dublin 8' which takes place from Wednesday 8th - Sunday 12th May. This annual neighbourhood festival celebrates the culture, history and heritage of Dublin 8 and encourages people who live in and visit the area to explore everything that Dublin 8 has to offer. […]

In this talk, Toner Quinn, editor of the Journal of Music, will explore some of the ideas in his recent book, What Ireland Can Teach the World About Music, including a discussion of musical life in Ireland, what makes this culture unique and the challenges it faces into the future. Quinn’s recent book is a collection of […]

As Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann’s Dublin Branch 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 […]

2024 marks the 128th anniversary of the Feis Ceoil competition, which takes place this year at the Royal Dublin Society's Concert Hall in Ballsbridge, and also St Bartholomew's Church and Wesley House in Leeson Park, between Monday 11th and Friday 22nd March. In collaboration with the OPW, this evening's concert will feature a selection of this year's most outstanding winners, in […]

The Irresistible Frank O’Meara (1853-1888) – an Irish artist in France An illustrated talk by Mary Stratton Ryan Carlow-born painter Frank O’Meara spent most of his short life in France. Trained in Paris, his painting career spanned just twelve years before his untimely death at the age of 35. However, during this period he became a central figure in the […]