Caoineadh Airt Uí Laoghaire (The Lament for Art O’Leary) – Performance by Christina Carty

Spoken Word Performance of Caoineadh Airt Uí Laoghaire (The Lament for Art O’Leary) by Christina Carty

Vaulted Stables, Strokestown Park, Friday 18th September at 7pm.

A one-off bilingual performance of Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill’s famous 18th century Irish Keen, Caoineadh Airt Uí Laoghaire ~ The Lament for Art O’ Leary, performed in the historical setting of the Vaulted Stables, Strokestown Park.

Christina Carty (Downton Abbey/Belonging to Laura) will play Eibhlín, while Iranian English director, Amelia Hashemi directs.

‘Caoineadh’ or ‘Keen’ is a traditional form of vocal lament for the dead in the Gaelic Celtic tradition. Eibhlín composed this lament after the death of her husband Art on 4 May 1773. It explores the murder of Art at Carraig an Ime, County Cork, by Irish MP Abraham Morris, as well as its aftermath.

This is a FREE to book event however spaces are limited, meaning advanced booking is advisable. This event is wheelchair accessible.

This event is supported by Roscommon County Council through the Roscommon Arts Office as part of Culture Night 2026.