Strokestown Park

Glass Display by Artist Emma Bourke
2023-02-19 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Strokestown Park
A new Display at Strokestown featuring the work of Emma Bourke, Glass Artist.
Join us for an exclusive event at the National Famine Museum on Sunday 19th February at 3pm, when Emma will talk about her creative process and the inspiration for her intricate designs.

To book your place at this free event, please call 071-9633013.

A display of miniature glass sculptures, created by a Mayo-based glass artist and inspired by the plants in the gardens of Strokestown Park, is currently on display in the Visitor Centre of the new National Famine Museum.
Emma Bourke is a glass artist whose work is inspired by folklore, cultural identity, and the medicinal uses of plants. Her delicate creations of glass wildflowers and plants are intricate yet miniature in scale.
During 2020, Emma spent time in Strokestown Park, sketching plants in the gardens and using these sketches and her experience in Strokestown to create a series of unique glass sculptures. Each botanical-themed sculpture is made from “lamp-worked” glass: a more robust type of glass used to make scientific instruments. Using a small torch, the glass is worked in stages, allowing the artist to return to the piece again. Emma works by painstakingly creating hundreds of miniature elements before assembling them into a finished piece.

A native of County Mayo, Emma Bourke studied Craft Design at the National College of Art & Design before pursuing a master’s degree in Glass at the University of Sunderland. Based in Westport, Emma’s work is in the collections of the National Museum of Ireland, Corning Museum of Glass (New York) and Mayo County Council.
The exhibition runs at the National Famine Museum until March 2023.

Séamus & Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta
2023-03-31 20:00 - 21:30 | Strokestown Park
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Born into a musical family, siblings Séamus & Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta hail from the village of An Áird Mhóir in the Gaeltacht region of Connemara, County Galway.
They are noted for their sean nós singing (unaccompanied traditional Irish vocal performance in the Irish language) and their unique arrangements of both Irish and English language songs.
Séamus & Caoimhe take a particular interest in vocal arrangement and harmonization with their performances benefitting from the vocal tones that only families share.
Their Late Late Show performance in 2022 of the soulful lament Anach Cuain captured the mood of the nation and went viral around the world.
They are both accomplished multi-instrumentalists, Irish dancers, and All-Ireland-winning performers who keep the Irish language and their heritage at the heart of all their musical endeavors.
Caoimhe is currently studying for a BA in Irish Music at the Irish World Academy at the University of Limerick. Séamus is studying a BA in Applied Languages which includes Irish, also at UL.
Séamus & Caoimhe have just released their first EP. It is produced by Brian Whelan and Riverdance composer Bill Whelan and recorded at their studio at The Fort, Roundstone, Connemara.
For a taster of what to expect on the night click here.
This event is gratefully co-funded by Roscommon County Council through the Irish Language Office.

Strokestown Poetry Festival
2023-04-27 - 2023-04-30 | Strokestown Park
For a full program please see the Strokestown Poetry website here.
Please join us for this year’s twenty-fifth Strokestown International Poetry Festival which promises to introduce new and emerging, national and local talent, alongside established, international, and diverse voices, speakers, and musicians.
We will open on Poetry Day Ireland, Thursday 27 April, with the premiere of Bealach an Fhéir Ghortaigh/Hunger’s Way, commissioned by the festival during the pandemic and featuring the work of a whole host of poets and musicians responding to Strokestown Park House and the surrounding landscapes.
Over the weekend we will host a variety of readings, talks, and panel discussions; book launches of anthologies, journals, and sole collections; workshops for adults and children, and screenings of poetry-related films. We are very pleased to feature an internationally acclaimed Burmese poet in exile ko ko thett. We will culminate on Sunday evening with a celebration of the work of Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin by assembled poets and followed by a reading of her work alongside cellist Eimear Reidy. The four-day poetry festival is all housed graciously under the one roof of Strokestown Park House and Gardens and the National Famine Museum.
For a full program please see the Strokestown Poetry website here.
For tickets and inquiries please contact the Strokestown Poetry Festival here

Strokestown Park Fun Fest
2023-07-29 12:00 - 18:00 | Strokestown Park
Play Festival for Children
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On Saturday 29th July, Strokestown Park will be taken over by a wonderland of fun, magic, entertainment, music, and creativity, where ALL children and their families will experience up to ten activities including some of Ireland’s best performers and activities providers in one place for one day only.
Suitable for children aged 0 to 10 years.
An unforgettable way to have fun and make memories during the Summer holidays.
DJ Gigi of Kidisco will be with us providing the musical entertainment and hosting dance parties throughout the day.
The award-winning Discovery Playtime will host a wide variety of sensory play-based activities throughout the day including balloon modelling, face painting, and lots more.
Ready Steady Play will bring families on magical and interactive musical adventures into the rainforest, under the sea, practicing your circus skills, and lots more fun!
The iconic Custard Pie Puppet Theatre will enchant children and families with puppet shows to suit all ages.
Mud Bugs, our resident nature expert, will be in our Wild Garden exploring all the fun and creativity nature provides for children.
Nemo the Illusionist is one of the most sought-after entertainers of his kind in Ireland. Trained in the French cabaret style, he blends the art of illusion with comedy and personal interaction to create shows that enthrall children and adults alike.
Children will also be captivated by some mesmerizing characters that live in our Walled Gardens who will visit them throughout the day.
Roscommon Sports Partnership will be with us, providing physical play and activities.
Roscommon Mobile Library Service will also be on site encouraging children to discover the joy of reading and sharing stories. Sensory equipment is available in the mobile library for children’s additional needs.
FUNFEST is proud to say that at the heart of our programme of events is inclusion for ALL. On the day we will have a Sensory Zone available for children who may need time to chill out and recharge. While all activities are suitable for every child there will be a programme of events especially for children with additional needs, to ensure no child misses out on the fun of the day.
Your ticket covers entry into the main festival area and all activities within this space.
There will be food and beverage vendors on-site in the Walled Gardens – as no festival is complete without good food!
Gates open at 12 pm and close at 6 pm.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 1yr are FREE.
Reduced ticket prices are available for Strokestown Park Membership holders.

Strokestown Park Fun Fest is supported by the Roscommon County Council, Creative Ireland Programme, an all-of-Government five-year initiative, from 2023 to 2027, which places creativity at the centre of public policy.

Concert with Cathy Jordan & Feargal Murray
2024-02-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Strokestown Park
Storybook – the songs of Brendan Graham
performed by
Cathy Jordan & Feargal Murray.
Strokestown Park
Sunday, 4th February 2024.
Doors at 6.30pm.
Book Tickets here
As part of the Brigid’s Awakening Festival 2024, Strokestown Park is proud to present ‘Storybook – The Songs of Brendan Graham‘ performed by acclaimed Irish singer Cathy Jordan a native of Scramogue, Co. Roscommon. Cathy will be accompanied by noted pianist and composer, Feargal Murray.
Mention You Raise Me Up or the songs Rock ‘n Roll Kids and The Voice and most people will know the artists who have recorded them. Less so, that they were all written by the same songwriter, Mayo-based, Brendan Graham.
Described as ‘touched by genius’ by Con Houlihan in the Evening Herald; ‘Musical Midas’ by The Irish Times and as One of the most in demand songwriters in the world’ by Hot Press, Graham’s songs have been performed across the world from Olympic Games to the Nobel Peace Prize, at the opening of the Northern Ireland Assembly, for the Queen’s 90th Birthday, as a lullaby for the arrival of Prince George and at this last year’s National Famine Commemoration Day. His songs have been recorded by Aretha Franklin, Opera’s Sumi Jo, Liam Neeson with the Chieftains, Westlife, ANUNA, Sean & Dolores Keane.
His association with Cathy Jordan goes back some 30 years, and with musician Feargal Murray almost as far, working together on most of the first demos of his songs, just with voice and piano.
Brigid’s Awakening Festival is supported by the Roscommon County Council, Creative Ireland Programme, an all-of-Government five-year initiative, from 2023 to 2027, which places creativity at the centre of public policy.
Tickets are available here

21st Century ABBA Tribute
2024-09-08 18:00 - 21:30 | Strokestown Park
21st Century ABBA Tribute
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Join us in Strokestown Park for the 21st Century ABBA Tribute’s faithful recreation of ABBA’s signature harmonies and iconic looks, making for one electrifying live performance.
Expect to hear all of ABBA’s greatest hits, including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Waterloo, and many more! Decked out in full disco costume, 21st Century ABBA Tribute combines stunning vocals, talented live musicians, and a uniquely beautiful outdoor setting to make one unforgettable concert.
Come along with family and friends, picnic in picturesque surroundings before grabbing your dancing shoes, and get ready for the party of a lifetime at Strokestown Park!
Outdoor performances will continue in all but the worst of weather, be sure to dress accordingly.
This is a two-and-a-half-hour performance including an interval.
All tickets are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation due to exceptionally bad weather or other extenuating circumstances, alternative arrangements shall be made.
Gates Open, at 6 pm | Show Begins, at 7 pm
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The Irish Heritage Trust 'Autumn Garden Fête'
2024-10-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Strokestown Park
Join us at our Autumn Fête on Sunday October 6th from 12pm to 5pm, where age becomes irrelevant and intergenerational bonds are formed amidst our shared heritage.
Events Programme:

12pm: Autumn in The Garden Tour with General Manager John O’Driscoll
*Limited Capacity, registration in advance advised by calling our Visitor Services Reception on 0719633013*
1pm: Autumnal Ecotherapy Walk with Marianne Fallon [Chartered Health Psychologist and Ecotherapist]
*Limited Capacity, registration in advance advised by calling our Visitor Services Reception on 0719633013*
Join Marianne, for another Woodland Wellbeing Walk during our Autumn Fête.
Marianne will guide you through a number of meditations amongst the trees reflecting on themes inspired by this liminal time between the Autumn Equinox and Samhain. This is a time of letting go after the gathering of the Harvest during Lughnasa.
An introduction to Dan Tian Meditation & Breathwork and reflections from Buddhist Psychology will form part of the walk.
Be prepared to be on your feet walking or standing for approx one hour. Wear clothing suitable for the expected weather and good walking shoes with good grips.
1pm – 3pm: Live Music with Black Bank Folk, Venue Vaulted Stables Courtyard.
The band bring together a plethora of musical influences from Indie rock and Americana to Irish folk and traditional. Something for all tastes!
3pm: Strokestown House Gallery Kitchen Interpretation Tour with General Manager John O’Driscoll
*Limited Capacity, registration in advance advised by calling our Visitor Services Reception on 0719633013*
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All day events:

Scarecrow Making – Walled Garden’s
Join our volunteers in the Walled Garden’s to Make & Name A Scarecrow, who will call our Garden its home for the Autumn. This is a drop in activity that will run throughout the day. A great activity for the whole family!
Family Scavenger Hunt – Woodland & Walled Garden’s
Pick up a map from our Visitor Reception and complete our intergenerational family scavenger hunt.
Sundew Crafts – Vaulted Stables
Fiona O’Driscoll of Sundew Crafts will be facilitating drop in workshops for all ages between 1pm to 4pm

The Autumn Fête is gratefully part funded by Roscommon County Council Arts Office under the Cultural Companions Programme through the Creative Ireland Programme.
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Full calendar of events here

Strokestown Park Autumn Fete is part of the Cultural Companions Programme supported by Creative Ireland, Creativity in Older Age Funding, delivered by Roscommon County Council.

George Murphy Folk Singer & Musician
2025-02-28 20:00 - 21:30
Join us on Friday 28th February for an intimate evening of music and songs in our Woodland Café with renowned folk singer and balladeer George Murphy, who will be accompanied by fiddle player Sean Regan.
George Murphy exploded onto the Irish music scene after his memorable appearances on the Irish television show “You’re a Star”. Just out of secondary school at the age of 17 he very quickly took over the Irish music scene, signing to Sony Ireland for his debut album ‘Dreamed A Dream’ which went straight to No.1 in the Irish charts. His unique and emotive voice captured the nation and still does.
George will be accompanied by the prolific fiddle player Sean Regan who has toured the world with iconic Irish musicians such as Sharon Shannon, Finbar Furey, Damien Dempsey, Sean Keane, Sinead O’Connor, Daniel O’Donnell and many more.
Doors to this event open at 7.30pm. Tickets €25.00, Irish Heritage Trust Members €23.00.
For further information and booking click here.
To learn more about membership options and benefits, click here.
For more events at Strokestown Park click here

Famine Summer School Programme 2025
2025-05-29 - 2025-06-01 | National Famine Museum
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Victorian Christmas Experience 2025
2025-11-29 - 2025-12-22 | Strokestown House
****This event is now SOLD OUT****
The Victorian Christmas Experience is set in our Palladian Mansion, Strokestown Park, Co. Roscommon, where the traditional charm and luxury of this era is reimagined, in an immersive, magical, fun and interactive experience for all ages.

Experience Dates
November 29th & 30th (Saturday & Sunday)
December 5th, 6th & 7th (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
December 12th, 13th & 14th (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
December 19th, 20th, 21st & 22nd (Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday) *Premium Weekend*
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There is an option to book a professional family portrait with Santa, which is NOT included in your ticket.
This photo option can be pre booked online or purchased on the day, along with some other quality festive mementos of the day.
For further information contact (071) 96 33013 or email events@strokestownpark.ie.
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Changes to Service
In exceptional circumstances it may be necessary at times to change the details or itinerary of the event or a booking. The Company reserves the right to make reasonable alterations to any booking made. In this event the Company will inform the Customer as soon as reasonably possible. This does not affect your statutory rights.
