Events

FINAL CHANCE TO SEE THESE REMARKABLE SCULPTURES AT STROKESTOWN PARK - EXHIBITION ENDS THIS SUNDAY AUGUST 27th. Step into a captivating world of history and art at The National Famine Museum, as we proudly present Joe McCaul's extraordinary sculpture exhibition titled "The Potato People." Located within the magnificent vaulted stables this unique display promises a...

  Strokestown Park is delighted to host a course of Art Workshops by our Artist in Residence, Olena Kovalevych, this July. Olena is a Ukrainian artist and art teacher who specialises in the traditional Petrykivka folk-art style, native to her region in Eastern Ukraine. Tickets are available to book here She will teach the basics...

  On Sunday, July 2nd we invite you to join us for our Dog-Friendly Day, an opportunity to socialise with other doggie parents and carers. We are delighted to partner with Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind & Petmania, Ireland’s Pet Experts for this very special day. Dog owners will have free access to our...

  Running for the full school summer holidays 7 days a week. Cost €7.50 per family. Embark on a captivating summer adventure amidst the enchanting Victorian Walled Gardens of Strokestown Park! Delve into the wonders of nature as you join us for an exhilarating scavenger hunt that will ignite your curiosity and ignite your senses....

  During Heritage Week, our Walled Garden’s Volunteers will be onsite every day to welcome curious visitors into their little piece of heaven. Working alongside our full-time gardener this team of 20 volunteers freely give of their time to maintain Strokestown Park's Gardens. An important element of what our volunteers do is the continuation of...

A special tour by the curator focusing on safeguarding measures to preserve the House and its Artefacts. This special hour-long tour by the curator will look at the many, behind-the-scenes, projects that the Irish Heritage Trust has carried out to safeguard the House, its contents, and outbuildings. We will focus on the major threats to...

  Learn about early photography with a talk from photography expert, William Fagan of The Photo Museum Ireland during the first hour. This talk will be followed by a tour of the rare and intact Victorian Darkroom of Henry Pakenham Mahon at Strokestown Park House. Please allow for a total of two hours for this...

Potato People – A Story of the Irish Famine in Clay Live audience with sculptor Joe McCaul, creator of the sculpture exhibition ‘Potato People’, which is on display at the National Famine Museum until the end of August. Joe will talk about the motivation behind the creation of this emotive work. He will also explain...

  On Friday, 22nd September we will celebrate the culture of Ukraine and Ireland through art, music, and food. Our Ukrainian and Irish volunteers will be serving up traditional home-baked treats in our beautiful Vaulted Stables Event Space. The center-piece of the event will be the opening of an exhibition of paintings created by our...

  Click here to book tickets On Sunday, October 1st we invite families, friends, and companions to Strokestown Park Autumn Fete for an afternoon of follies and fun for young and old. An opportunity to create shared memories with friends and loved ones through a host of engaging, enriching, intergenerational, inspiring, and unforgettable activities. Events...

Introduction to Ecotherapy Workshop with Chartered Health Psychologist, Marianne Fallon. Book Tickets Here Are you curious about how the power of nature can help you to destress from daily life? Do you want to learn simple techniques to feel more centred and grounded? Join us for an evening of ecotherapy. Learn how to use all...