Events

Woodland Café Session – Strokestown Folk Group
Join us for an unforgettable Summer Recital @ The Woodland Café, Strokestown Park on Sunday 27th July 2pm to 3.30pm as Strokestown Folk Group entertain us led by Pianist: Andrew Reynold. Some lovely music & song from many genres; Traditional, Gospel, Irish Ballads. Sing a longs & many surprises Strokestown Folk Group were originally...

Caife, Craic Agus Ceoil – The Irish Language Café.
Join us for an afternoon of caife (ná tae), craic agus ceol in our Woodland's Café as part of Heritage Week 2025! Whether you are fluent in Irish or only have cúpla focal, come along for a bit of fun in our first ever Irish Language Café! Don't worry, there's no need to be...

Foundations of Grandeur: Richard Cassels And Strokestown Park
Join us for a once off captivating guided tour of Strokestown Park House, with a special focus on the renowned 18th-century architect Richard Cassels, whose visionary design shaped this iconic estate. This one-hour experience offers a deep dive into Cassels’ architectural contributions, exploring the elegance and craftsmanship that defines Strokestown Park House. The tour...

Guided Tour of the Victorian Walled Gardens with John O’Driscoll
Guided Tour of the Victorian Walled Garden's as part of Heritage Week 2025. Time: 11.30am. Join John O'Driscoll, the General Manager of Strokestown Park on a guided tour of the Victorian Walled Garden. Discover the gardening practices in place to ensure the garden is a haven for local wildlife. Enjoy the colour and scent...

Movement In Nature
Children aged 5 to 12 years are invited to step into the beauty of the Walled Gardens and Woodland Trail at Strokestown Park for a unique and enriching Movement in Nature Workshop, led by Marianne Fallon, Chartered Psychologist, Ecotherapist, and Yin Yoga Instructor. This free event invites young people to explore the wonders of nature...

Studies on the Cailleach with Doireann Ní Ghlacáin
An evening of music and storytelling with Doireann Ní Ghlacáin Studies on the Cailleach is a debut solo show from traditional musician, sean nós singer and storyteller, Doireann Ní Ghlacáin. This performance reimagines the Cailleach (Goddess of Winter), incorporating traditional music, song and stories to explore contemporary Irish womanhood. Doireann guides audiences through an...

Festive Guided Tour of Strokestown Park House
✨ Festive Guided Tour of Strokestown Park House Saturday, 22nd November at 1pm Step into the magic of Christmas past with a special festive tour of Strokestown Park House. Discover the charm of this magnificent Palladian mansion, beautifully adorned for the holiday season. Hear how the residents once celebrated Christmas — from sumptuous dinners...

Creative Writing / Poetry Workshop & Readings with Amy Abdullah Barry
Celebrate St Brigid’s Festival 2026 with a workshop designed to spark creativity and deepen your writing practice. Inspired by themes of renewal, spring, and feminine strength, this session will explore how to connect your words to the season’s energy and Brigid’s enduring spirit. This workshop is suitable for beginner level or those interested in writing....

House Tour As Gaeilge
As part of Seachtain na Gaeilge, we are delighted to host a tour of Strokestown Park House at 1pm on Sunday 8th March. Click here to book. Other events taking place on the day include: Comhrá, Caifé agus Ceol in our Woodland Café from 2pm to 4pm. FREE access to the National Famine Museum...

National Famine Museum As Gaeilge
As part of Seachtain na Gaeilge on Sunday March 8th, there will be FREE access to the National Famine Museum with an Irish language audio guide. The Great Famine (1845–1852) was a catastrophic turning point for the Irish language, accelerating its decline from a majority tongue to a minority language. As the Famine disproportionately affected...










