Castletown House, Hunting room

This brilliant young duo of Aoibhe Kettle and Brendan O'Connell will present a selection of traditional Irish repertoire, spanning music from the early tradition, including works by Turlough O’Carolan, through to newly composed pieces by both of the musicians. The programme explores the enduring connection between Ireland’s musical heritage and its contemporary tradition. Friday, September […]

In this talk, Christine and Tony McAleavy will tell the remarkable story of Batty Langley (1696-1751), whose innovative design for a garden building was used faithfully in the creation of the beautiful Gothick Lodge at Castletown. Saturday, October 10  •  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Doors open at 3PM Tickets on sale from Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-life-and-works-of-batty-langley-tickets-1998958099486?aff=oddtdtcreator

Adult art talk - Age 16 + From the grotesque to the enchanting witches have been inspiring artists for centuries. Their folklore, magic and chilling trials. Join us for a spellbinding journey through art in this entertaining multimedia talk by Carol O’Neill. From Goya’s dark and haunting witch masterpieces to the bold reimagining of the […]

Featuring Sharon Carty (mezzo-soprano), David Adams (harpsichord) & Norah O’Leary (cello) Dido, Lucretia, Euridice. Just a few of the formidable women immortalised in music by master composers such as Handel, Purcell, Cavalli, and Rossi. Don't miss this beautiful exploration of some of Baroque opera's most exquisite tragic heroines, performed by three of Ireland's leading Baroque […]