An illustrated lecture by Dr. Suzanne Pegley on the power and influence of the Conolly family of Castletown House This illustrated lecture will look at the social network of the Conolly family and how significant this was for their high middle-class verging on aristocratic status in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. In past centuries, […]
A concert of classical and contemporary guitar music by Marco Ramelli, Enrica Savigini and Jonathan Leathwood Jonathan Leathwood has performed in venues throughout Europe and both American continents. He has recorded with the legendary flautist William Bennett and collaborated on works for six- and ten-string guitar from composers such as Param Vir, Stephen Goss, […]
An illustrated talk by Sandra M. Murphy on the OPW's newly-acquired heritage property of Donaghcumper Estate in Celbridge, Co. Kildare This illustrated talk by Sandra M. Murphy will explore the newly-acquired OPW heritage property of Donaghcumper Estate in Celbridge, Co. Kildare. Through archival items, plans and photographs, this talk will take the visitor […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]