Nightvisiting – Songs & Stories From The Hearth
Strokestown ParkThe National Famine Museum, Strokestown Park, is proud to present this specially commissioned event with Lisa Lambe one of Ireland’s best-known performers. Described by the Irish Times as “The finest singer and actor of her generation”. Lisa has recently completed a M.A in Irish Folklore in association with the National Folklore Collection. Lisa has been...
Olive, Edward and Stuart – Love and War in the Big House.
Strokestown ParkThe Irish Heritage Trust and Enchanted Croí Theatre present a live theatrical event based on the diary and letters of Olive Pakenham Mahon written during the war-torn years of 1914 and 1921, within the backdrop of her home - Strokestown Park House. The work explores Olive’s highs and lows of love and loss at...
Archives to Arts
National Famine MuseumThe Archives to Arts event brings internationally renowned artists, authors, and scholars to Strokestown Park on September 24th 2022 for a series of artistic performances and talks to celebrate the opening of the new National Famine Museum as an immersive, state-of-the-art facility. The main artist will be Declan O’Rourke who will perform songs from...
The Odyssey Tour: Echoes of Ireland’s Cultural Voices
Strokestown ParkThe National Famine Museum, Strokestown Park, is proud to present this bespoke event commissioned and co-produced with some of Ireland’s most renowned actors and performers. Savour a guided theatrical, literary and musical feast of live performances through Strokestown Park House. What do Sean O Casey’s Juno and the Paycock, Patrick Kavanagh’s Tarry Flynn, James...
Autumn Wreath Making Workshop
Strokestown ParkCreate your very own autumnal wreath with Ivy Rose Floral Design Join us to create your very own Autumnal Wreath to take home and enjoy, guided by Ivy Rose Floral Design, Strokestown. An autumn wreath is a great way to banish the cold dark days as we head into winter and can also brighten...
Dracula Revisited, Presented by Enchanted Croí Theatre
Strokestown ParkStep into the darkness at Strokestown Park with Enchanted Croí Theatre to be immersed in Bram Stoker's Gothic Classic 'Dracula' once again. This time...revisited, unearthed, and reborn. We invite you to be enchanted in a web of words, a splattering of song and verse, and sensuous night dances. Join us in the shadows for...
Jack O’Lantern’s Woodland Walk, with Enchanted Croí Theatre
Strokestown ParkSunday 30th Tour Times: 12, 2 and 4 pm Monday 31st Tour Times: 12, 2 and 4 pm All costumes are welcome and encouraged ! Enchanted Croi Theatre in partnership with Strokestown Park will be stepping through the mists of time into Ireland's Ancient past to celebrate the traditions of Samhain. Jack O'Lantern and...
Resilient Irish Women and Strokestown Park House
Come and enjoy free performances and talks about “Women and Strokestown Park” on the 175th anniversary of the assassination of Major Denis Mahon. The "Resilient Irish Women and Strokestown Park House” event will be held on 2 November 2022, the 175th anniversary of the assassination of Major Denis Mahon, the first landlord to be murdered...
SpookTacular Science
Strokestown ParkTaking place on November the 5th with event times at 12, and 2 pm Planet Science Kidz is delighted to partner with Strokestown Park for some SpookTacular Science this Halloween. Children can look forward to: - Gooey Bugs n Slime, Giant Slime bubbles, Slime monsters, Slime falls; - Erupting potions - Coke Geysers -...
IMBOLC – Visual art Exhibition
Vaulted Stables - Event SpaceTitle: IMBOLC Entry Fee: FREE Artists: Frances Crowe, Margo Mc Nulty, Lea Farrell, Olena Kovalevych Launch hosted by Mary Kennedy (RTE Presenter) on the 28th of January at 3 pm this exhibition will be open until the 26th of February as part of Brigid's awakening festival IMBOLC features work that acknowledges the past, celebrates our...
Galentine’s Day At Strokestown Park
Woodland Café, Strokestown ParkGalentine's Day, Woodland Café, Strokestown Park The perfect excuse to celebrate with your girl gang, Galentine's Day is all about showing your girl-friends how much you mean to each other. On Sunday 12th February from 1 pm until 4 pm our Woodland Café will celebrate friendship with our Galentine’s Day Afternoon Tea Special, enjoy...
Glass Display by Artist Emma Bourke
Strokestown ParkA 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...