Artist Talk & Tour of 'Under a Crescent Moon', a solo exhibition of new works by artist Róisín O’Sullivan Join us on the 12th of March at 2.30pm for an artist talk and tour with artist Róisín O’Sullivan. Explore our three beautiful historic rooms in which are showing paintings, drawings, wood burnings and carvings by […]
Amerghin are Cormac Breatnach, whistles; Anne-Marie O’Farrell, Irish harpist; Aingeala De Búrca, violin; and Brian Fleming, bodhrán/percussion. Drawing on their individual experiences across different musical genres (ie traditional, classical and rock) and with the unique sounds and textures of their instrumental combination, together, they bring a new voice to old and new Irish traditional music. […]
Táimid an-sásta páirt a ghlacadh i Seachtain na Gaeilge 2023. Beidh turas treoirithe (dátheangach) ar siúl anseo ar an 16ú Márta. Fáilte roimh chách! Saor in aisce. Cláraigh le rathfarnhamcastle@opw.ie nó 01 493 9462
Dublin based composer BK Pepper recorded his debut album Territories in a number of locations, from Abbey Road to a converted swimming pool. Releasing the album in November 2020 there was no opportunity to perform the album live and so a live performance film and EP were recorded at Rathfarnham Castle called From an Empty Castle. It is […]
This event is now fully booked. OPW, Rathfarnham Castle is delighted to host Mike Nielsen for a special afternoon guitar performance in the beautiful 18th surroundings of the eighteenth Century Ballroom. Dr. Nielson holds an LTCL in classical guitar performance and received a Jim Hall Incentive Award to study at Berklee College, Boston. He also […]
Beidh ár gcéad PopUp Gaeltacht an Chaisleáin ar siúl ar an Satharn, an 29ú Aibreán ón a 11 ar maidin. Bígí linn! Beidh an seomra in aice an café oscailte an maidin sin (cas ar chlé agus tú ag teacht sa café Brambles)
Join us for our One Dublin One Book event, a talk by Eoin O'Flynn, Head Guide, Rathfarnham Castle on Rathfarnham Castle and its owners around the time of the Act of Union. Admission is free. No booking required.
OPW, Rathfarnham Castle is delighted to host Martin Stephenson (The Daintees) and John Perry (The Only Ones) for this very special performance in the eighteenth century surroundings of Rathfarnham Castle's elegant Ballroom. Martin Stephenson is one of the UK's best-loved songwriters/musicians for over 35 years with a strong back catalogue of albums including the highly […]
Join us to welcome in the Dawn Chorus and to identify birdsong. This event will proceed rain, hail or shine, except in the case of severe weather conditions. Please wear appropriate footwear, warm clothing and bring rain gear. Meet in the courtyard (near tearooms) at 4.30am. This event is free. To book your place and […]
Wabi Sabi - The Beauty of Insignificance A solo exhibition of new works by Martin McCann. As a painter Martin McCann aspires to paint flawed insignificance and is drawn to the Japanese aesthetic concept of Wabi Sabi, which champions the beauty of imperfection, the transient and the incomplete. Wabi Sabi values the beauty of impermanence, […]
Come and explore the grounds of Rathfarnham Castle and see what wildflowers are in bloom! Explore the folklore and mythology of Irish wildflowers. Admission is free but places are limited and booking is essential at 01 493 9462