Séamus & Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta
Strokestown ParkBook your tickets here. 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...
Victorian Darkroom
Strokestown ParkBook tickets online here Travel back in time and visit our Victorian darkroom and laboratory, dating from the late 1800s, was created by Henry Pakenham Mahon, an enthusiastic early photographer. It is extremely rare for intact and fully equipped darkrooms like ours to have survived. Henry used his wealth and knowledge to pursue this...
Mud Bugs Spring Workshop
Strokestown ParkSaturday April 22nd, 11am & 2pm. Mud Bugs returns with their Spring Workshop. These workshops are all about connecting children and families with nature. We use nature to inspire creativity, curiosity, exploration, imagination and play. We want to connect children with the magic of the changing seasons through adventure, art and education. There are...
Strokestown Poetry Festival
Strokestown ParkFor 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...
The Photo Album of the Irish Canada exhibition
Vaulted Stables - Event SpaceAccess with every ticket and members free Open until 18th June 2024 The Photo Album of the Irish Canada exhibition celebrates the ordinary and extraordinary histories of Canadians with Irish heritage across generations, reflected in family photo albums. The exhibition is part of a wider Photo Album of the Irish project which includes publications...
Biodiversity Woodland Talk with Strokestown Park Guide & Historian Oisin O’Driscoll
Strokestown ParkJoin us for a family-friendly exploration of our historic, 300-year-old woodland to learn about the importance of forestry in preserving Ireland’s biodiversity for future generations, and how these woodlands are threatened by invasive species and deforestation. Combining folklore with ecology, this easy-going and interactive walk through the woods is suitable for children and families...
Woodland sessions
Woodland Café, Strokestown ParkZoé Basha is a musician, composer, and carpenter. She draws from her background as a traditional singer blending the airs and style of Irish traditional song, rhythm and harmonies of Occitan polyphonic singing, and the sway and singing technique of Appalachian ballads, with blues and jazz music. Join us on Sunday the 28th for...
Victorian Walled Garden & Strokestown Meadow Tour with Strokestown Park General Manager John O’Driscoll
Strokestown ParkStrokestown Park General Manager John O’Driscoll began his career in Strokestown Park as the Head Gardener almost 25 years ago and has a degree in horticulture from the National Botanic Gardens. He has lead the continued restoration and development of the estates Victorian Walled Garden & Woodlands, along with the establishment of the park's...
Fathers day at Strokestown Park
Woodland Café, Strokestown ParkCelebrate Father’s Day on Sunday 18th June here in Strokestown Park. There will be complimentary access to our gardens for families throughout the day along with live music in our Woodland Cafe.
Famine Summer School programe 2023
National Famine MuseumClick here for more information on Famine Summer School and Ticketing Options Downloadable PDF of Timetable Here
The Potato People Exhibition
Vaulted Stables - Event SpaceFINAL 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...
Art Workshops with our Artist in Residence, Olena Kovalevych
Strokestown ParkStrokestown 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...