Celebrating sixty years involvement in drama, well-known Blessington writer/actor, Richard Lynch, will bring one of his most popular shows to Castletown, ‘From the Shoulder Down’. Cleverly scripted and performed by Richard, the show has been staged all over Ireland, parts of England, and Canada. P.J. Mulpeter, now sixty-five, hails from somewhere in the midlands. He […]
Ida Pelliccioli was born in Bergamo, Italy. She studied at the Nice Conservatoire de Région and at the Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris. Having participated in numerous master classes and receiving a double master diploma at the Sorbonne University, Paris, Ida chose to avoid the international competition circuit. She has performed throughout Europe and […]
Join acclaimed soprano Emer Barry and guests for an evening of music that celebrates dreams. Whether by day or by night, dreams are part of our lives. They guide, inspire and soothe us and so much wonderful music has been written to honour them. Ennio Morricone dreamt of a world full of peace when he […]
A concert 'Ruminations' in Castletown House on September 30th 2023 with Helen Hancock soprano, Annalisa Monticelli piano and Christopher Moriarty clarinet. This programme explores the ruminations of a child from many angles: from racism to childhood innocence & magic, from isolation to idealism-a sense of longing for the world to be different.The programme includes several […]
Join the Popcorn gang in a fun and quirky take on songs and music from the movies. From the sublime duet in Shawshank Redemption to the haunting violin solo in Schindler's List; from the Diva in the children's classic Tin-Tin to the music of Berlin, Gershwin and Porter, there's something for everyone!
An illustrated talk by Finola O’Kane, landscape historian, architect and Professor at the School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy, University College Dublin This illustrated lecture will explore the historic character of the demesne landscape of Castletown House in Celbridge, Co. Kildare, touching on its outstanding universal value for all Irish people. It will discuss […]
The Royal Irish Academy of Music, Ireland’s oldest music conservatoire, is a home for those who choose to live in music. It is the language through which its passionate learning community expresses itself, grows, and flourishes. This special concert, set in the magnificent surroundings of Castletown House, offers a vivid glimpse of that spirit, and […]
An illustrated lecture by Adrian Tinniswood, author of 'The Houses of Guinness: The Lives, Homes and Fortunes of the Great Brewing Dynasty'. This illustrated lecture is an exploration of the Guinness family through their Irish and UK homes. The book was published in November 2025 to coincide with the broadcast of the new Netflix historical […]
Join us for a fun- filled, free family event to find and record as many species as possible. The meeting point for all activities is at the gazebo at the stables entrance East Courtyard. All children under 18 must have an adult or guardian with at all times. Wrap up warmly and wear sturdy boots, […]
Hailing from Leixlip in north County Kildare, the Beartla Ó Flatharta Céilí Band are recognised as one of Ireland finest exponents of Irish traditional dance music. The band was formed in 2008 by childhood friends who grew up playing music together, forming lasting friendships through the Leixlip branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. The band is […]
A lecture by Deirdre Cullen on the painted decorations in the Long Gallery at Castletown House. Deirdre Cullen was awarded a PhD at University College Dublin in 2026 for her study of the painted decorations in the Long Gallery at Castletown House, Co. Kildare. Having previously graduated with an MA in Art History at UCD, […]
This trio presents the scintillating voice of one of Ireland’s finest Conamara singers, Róisín Elsafty, together with the very rare and meltingly beautiful sound of the medieval Irish harp, played by Ireland’s foremost historical harpist, Siobhán Armstrong, woven with the diverse colours of Ronan Browne’s flutes, whistles and 175-year-old pipes. From sparkling songs to harp […]