Take this rare opportunity to visit Rathfarnham Castle after hours. Visitors may take a guided tour or self-guide through this fascinating castle. Discover original features dating back to the Elizabethan period at the end of the 16th century, and learn about the origins of the building as a 'fortified house'. View fine 18th century interiors […]
Join us for a Dublin Festival of History talk on the events of this momentous year in Rathfarnham, sketching out the background to the owners of Rathfarnham Castle at the time, and their involvement, before placing the events in the locality within the Dublin and Leinster context. Admission to this event is free, but booking […]
Join us for a fun children's tour of Rathfarnham Castle. Learn about this ancient building, the many people who lived here, and see the spectacular rooms within! You'll see a giant key, secret doors and a rooms decorated in gold. Suitable for children aged 7 - 12 years. Booking essential as places are limited. Booking […]
Join us for a fun children's tour of Rathfarnham Castle. Learn about this ancient building, the many people who lived here, and see the spectacular rooms within! You'll see a giant key, secret doors and a rooms decorated in gold. Suitable for children aged 7 - 12 years. Booking essential as places are limited. Booking […]
Join Ensemble Musicantes (Spain) for a musical voyage through the music of medieval Spain, Italy, France and England. Jaime Muñoz is a multi-instrumentalist musician specialising in ethnic and medieval sounds and is a founding member of legendary Spanish traditional music group La Musgaña. He has recorded with and collaborated with a number of musicians including […]
Join us for our special Open House tours which will focus on the architectural history of the Castle. Please note places on the tours are limited and must be booked via the Open House website. Booking opens on 14th September.
Join us for our special Open House tours which will focus on the architectural history of the Castle. Please note places on the tours are limited and must be booked via the Open House website. Booking opens on 14th September.
Join us for our special Open House tours which will focus on the architectural history of the Castle. Please note places on the tours are limited and must be booked via the Open House website. Booking opens on 14th September.
Join us for our special Open House tours which will focus on the architectural history of the Castle. Please note places on the tours are limited and must be booked via the Open House website. Booking opens on 14th September.
John Banville is one of the greats of Irish literature. Join John as he speaks to host and author Dermot Bolger about his life and work. Tickets available from Eventbrite. See www.redlinefestival.ie for more information and the booking link.
Tales of Love and Loss will combine live performance, film, and discussion to explore and celebrate women changemakers from history. A Beauty That Will Pass by Mary Moynihan, a poetical, storytelling reflection inspired by the life stories and clandestine engagement of Sarah Curran (1782-1808) and Robert Emmet (1778-1803), leader of the 1803 Irish rebellion. Grace and […]
A talk focusing on several aspects of ‘The Ely Family portrait’, a large picture painted in Rathfarnham Castle in 1771 by the famous Swiss-Austrian artist, Angelica Kauffman. We will begin with some background information about the painter herself, who from relatively humble origins became one of the most celebrated painters in Europe. Widely travelled, incredibly […]