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 […]
This event to mark Dublin History Festival will present and explore Michael Angelo Hayes’ Installation of the Prince of Wales as Knight of St.Patrick, in St. Patricks Cathedral in 1868 – an amazing painting in Farmleigh Library depicting this famous occasion. Focus will be on the famous ladies amongst elite guests at the ceremony - […]
The Office of Public Works in association with the Dublin Philharmonic Society present their annual showcase concert of talented young musicians in the Ballroom at Farmleigh House on the evening of Saturday 27th September. This year’s presentation will feature an Autumn double-bill of two outstanding performers. Ai Lin Sun (piano) Ai Lin will perform […]
Dublin Festival of History 2025 This talk explores the extraordinary lives of Gwendolen Guinness, society wife turned MP, Oonagh, the enchanting socialite and the youngest of “the Golden Guinness Girls” and Caroline Blackwood, the brilliant, rebellious writer who couldn’t be tamed. Suitable for visitors aged 16 plus. Free but booking essential as tickets are limited […]
Heritage Week 2025 Conservation of the Nineteenth Century Portieres for the Ballroom at Farmleigh House by Karen Horton, Independent Textile Conservator Edward Guinness purchased Farmleigh House and Estate in 1873. He commissioned a major renovation and extension programme to extend the house to the west and add a third floor, which took place between 1881 […]
Heritage Week 2025 Farmleigh House is an interesting example of built heritage. Constructed in the mid-18th century as a modest private residence, it changed hands many times before becoming the rustic retreat of the distinguished Guinness family and finally Ireland’s formal State Guesthouse The tour traces the evolution of a modest six roomed residential property […]
Heritage Week 2025 Take a tour of Farmleigh House and let us shine a light on the art which adorns its many walls. Learn about Edward Cecil Guinness, the man behind the collection and his significant contribution to the history of art collecting at the turn of the 20th century. Suitable for visitors aged 16 […]