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SUMMARY:Murder Mystery Night
DESCRIPTION:  \nDue to popular demand\, we have added an additional date for the Murder Mystery on Sunday\, October 29th  \nJoin us for an immersive and thrilling Murder Mystery Night at the magnificent Strokestown House\, proudly hosted by Enchanted Croí Theatre. Step back in time as you enter the opulent halls of this grand mansion\, where intrigue\, suspense\, and a dash of historical charm await. \nBook your tickets here \nYour evening begins with a warm welcome and a delightful Drinks Reception\, setting the stage for an unforgettable night of mystery. Sip on your favorite libations\, mingle with fellow guests\, and get ready to dive into a world of secrets and suspense. \nAs the night unfolds\, you’ll find yourself at the heart of an intriguing whodunit\, surrounded by an ensemble of talented actors from Enchanted Croí Theatre. Can you solve the puzzle\, unravel the secrets\, and unmask the killer? It’s a night of suspense\, excitement\, and surprises that will keep you on the edge of your seat. \nTo enhance the ambiance\, we’re delighted to bring you Live Music throughout the evening. Our talented musicians will serenade you with melodies that perfectly complement the mysterious atmosphere of Strokestown House. \nWhether you’re a seasoned sleuth or a first-time detective\, our Murder Mystery Night promises an evening of entertainment\, laughter\, and surprises. So\, gather your friends\, put on your detective hats\, and step into a world of intrigue at Strokestown House. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of an extraordinary experience. Secure your spot today and prepare for a night of unforgettable entertainment at Strokestown House’s Murder Mystery Night. \nMore events at Strokestown Park here. \nThis event is funded by the Department of Tourism\, Culture\, Arts\, Gaeltacht\, Sport and Media under The Night Time Economy Support Scheme 2023
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/murder-mystery-night/
LOCATION:Strokestown Park
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SUMMARY:Judging Famine Follies
DESCRIPTION:  \nOctober 22nd at 3:30 pm in the Vaulted Stables. \nJudging Famine Follies is a new\, free play that explores how Irish historic houses and heritage sites were created and shaped during the period of the Great Hunger. Ireland’s landlords have been widely vilified for failing to feed their starving tenants\, yet monuments to their benevolence adorn the Irish landscape. Judging Famine Follies summons them from beyond the grave and invites the audience to decide which of their monuments are merited. Lord Londonderry is defended by Major Mahon of Stroketown\, the first landlord to be assassinated during the Great Famine. Witnesses from history\, with their own foibles and follies\, including Lady Londonderry\, Lord Brownlow and Lord Dufferin are called. The audience is the jury. \n 
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/judging-famine-follies/
LOCATION:Vaulted Stables – Event Space
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SUMMARY:Special Art Workshops for adults and children with Olena Kovalevych\, our Artist in Residence
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis Saturday\, 14th October\, come to Strokestown Park for a day of special art workshops\, with Olena Kovalevych\, our Artist in Residence. \nFollowing on from her successful workshops this summer\, Olena will again be teaching the traditional techniques used to create Petrykivka art from her native region in Eastern Ukraine. Vibrant colours\, fine brushstrokes and floral patterns are all part of this beautiful folk-art style. \n\nClasses. 11am-1pm. This slot is now fully booked.\n\n\nAdult and Children’s Class. 2pm-4pm. This 2 hour class is aimed at late-primary and secondary level children and adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult – but accompanying adults are encouraged to join in the fun for free! Cost is €20 per child/adult plus booking fee.\n\nAll art supplies included. \nAll participants will also have free access to an Art Exhibition of Olena’s work which is on show until the end of November in our Vaulted Stables Event Space and our temporary exhibition on the Ukrainian Famine of the 1930s known as the Holodomor. \nLimited spaces available – book your tickets here. \nClick for more information on our Artist in Resident Project 2023 \nStrokestown Park’s Artist in Residence project with Olena Kovalevych 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.
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/art-workshops-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231013T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231013T180000
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SUMMARY:Healing Through Nature
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Ecotherapy Workshop with Chartered Health Psychologist\, Marianne Fallon. \nBook Tickets Here \nAre 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? \nJoin us for an evening of ecotherapy. \nLearn how to use all of your senses to make a deeper connection with nature. Relax and restore in a safe\, intimate space\, guided by a Chartered Health Psychologist. \nLet Nature be your Therapist. \nFacilitated by Marianne Fallon a Chartered Health Psychologist and 5th year PhD candidate with Trinity College\, Dublin. She has more than twenty years clinical experience of working with people at vulnerable times in their lives. \nMarianne is passionate about supporting people to improve their physical and mental well-being and has trained in providing ecotherapy. \nTime spent in nature has been shown to have lots of benefits for health and well-being. Working with nature is a powerful way of regulating your nervous system towards calmness. It is an investment in self-care and compassion for yourself in this busy world. \nMarianne plans to offer small group ecotherapy sessions in Strokestown Park over the coming year\, starting a therapeutic journey through nature with participants. \nIf you are interested in trying out ecotherapy\, join us on Friday\, October 13th. \nRegrettably\, this workshop is not wheelchair accessible at this time. \nMore events at Strokestown Park here \nThis event is funded by the Department of Tourism\, Culture\, Arts\, Gaeltacht\, Sport and Media under The Night Time Economy Support Scheme 2023
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/healing-through-nature/
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SUMMARY:Autumn Fête
DESCRIPTION:  \nClick here to book tickets \nOn 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. \nAn opportunity to create shared memories with friends and loved ones through a host of engaging\, enriching\, intergenerational\, inspiring\, and unforgettable activities. \nEvents on the day include Mummer’s Costume Making Demonstration with Edwina Guckian followed by Music with the Ox Mountain Trio and Dancing inspired by the Mummer’s Tradition’s – Animal Petting Corner – Mud Bug’s Nature Craft’s – Traditional Woodland Game’s – Family Scavenger Hunt – Bespoke Guided Tours of Strokestown Park House\, Museum & Garden’s – Vintage Car Display – Croquet on the Lawn and much more. \nClick here to book tickets \nFull calendar of events here  \nStrokestown Park Autumn Fete is part of the Cultural Companions Programme supported by Creative Ireland\, Creativity in Older Age Funding\, delivered by Roscommon County Council. \n \n \n 
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/autumn-fete/
LOCATION:Strokestown Park
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230922T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230922T210000
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SUMMARY:Culture Night at Strokestown Park 2023
DESCRIPTION:  \nOn Friday\, 22nd September we will celebrate the culture of Ukraine and Ireland through art\, music\, and food. \nOur Ukrainian and Irish volunteers will be serving up traditional home-baked treats in our beautiful Vaulted Stables Event Space. \nThe center-piece of the event will be the opening of an exhibition of paintings created by our Strokestown Park\, Artist in Residence\, Olena Kovalevych. Olena works in the traditional Petrykivka painting style of her native province of Dnipropetrovsk in Eastern Ukraine. She will also exhibit work from students who attended her workshops during the summer and a piece she has specially created for Culture Night for Strokestown Women’s Shed. To find out more about Olena and her art here. \n \nMusical entertainment will be provided by both Irish and Ukrainian traditional musicians. Musicians will include Timur Selimshah\, a Crimean-Tatarian folk singer\, whose traditional style of music is rarely heard outside of the Crimean Peninsula. He will be joined by Kateryna Babarik who will be performing popular Ukrainian songs. Irish music will be performed by Joanna Sweeney on whistle\, bodhran and singing\, Gerry Harrington on fiddle and Liam Stapleton on pipes and flute. This is an open session\, so you’re welcome to bring along your instrument and lend your singing voice to the night. \n     \nFinally in the former grain store above the Stables\, we have fittingly installed a panel exhibition from the Ukrainian Embassy\, focusing on the Holodomor. The Holodomor was a man-made famine endured by the Ukrainian people in the early 1930s. Alongside this exhibition will be artistic pieces reflecting on the Holodomor created by Olena Kovalevych and Alia Shadrova. \n \nThis is a free event\, suitable for all ages. 7 pm to 9 pm. Vaulted Stables and Stable Courtyard\,Strokestown Park House. No booking is necessary. \nThe full culture night schedule for Roscommon is available here \nStrokestown Park Artist in Residence Programme 2023 is supported by the Roscommon County Council Creative Ireland Programme\, an all-of-government five-year initiative\, from 2017 to 2022\, which places creativity at the centre of public policy. \nOur Culture Night event has received support from the Arts Council through Roscommon Co Co\, Arts Office.
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/culture-night-2023/
LOCATION:Vaulted Stables – Event Space
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230819T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230819T160000
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SUMMARY:Heritage Week - A Story of the Irish Famine in Clay
DESCRIPTION:Potato People – A Story of the Irish Famine in Clay \nLive 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 how the pieces were created using the traditional Japanese Raku firing method. The talk will happen in our new Vaulted Stables Event and Exhibition Space where the work is on display. \nEntry to this once-off event is included with all Famine Museum Tickets issued on this day or free for members. \nOther Heritage Week events here.  \nSupported by The Heritage Council under the Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2023
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/a-story-of-the-irish-famine-in-clay/
LOCATION:Vaulted Stables – Event Space
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230815T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230815T170000
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SUMMARY:Heritage Week - Victorian Photography at Strokestown Park House
DESCRIPTION:  \nLearn 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 event. \nA new exhibit in this Darkroom was installed in 2022 with Heritage Council funding. \nSpaces on the Darkroom Tour will be limited to 25 persons. Prior booking is essential. \nBook your free place here \nOther Heritage Week events here \nSupported by The Heritage Council under the Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2023
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/william-fagan-talk-and-tour/
LOCATION:Strokestown Park
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230814T130000
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SUMMARY:Heritage Week - Safeguarding Strokestown Park House
DESCRIPTION:A special tour by the curator focusing on safeguarding measures to preserve the House and its Artefacts.\nThis 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 historic collections and measures to reduce deterioration. You will learn\, for example\, about our recent Heritage Council-funded project to install UV filters to reduce light damage; the dismantling and reconstruction of the Kitchen Gallery and Portico; addressing dry-rot; controlling humidity; stabilising the Mausoleum; recent upgrades to the House; restoration of the Greenhouses\, etc. This promises to be an informative event. \nIt will be free to the public but places will be limited to 25 persons – so prior booking is essential. \nBook your free place here \nOther Heritage Week events here \nSupported by The Heritage Council under the Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2023
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/safeguarding-strokestown-park-house/
LOCATION:Strokestown Park
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SUMMARY:Heritage Week - Show and Tell with our Walled Garden Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:  \nDuring 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 food production in the kitchen garden – a practice that has been taking place within the walls for nearly 300 years. \nOld cultivating methods and hand tools are used\, with no automation. Crops include wheat\, oats\, berries\, currants\, apples\, pears\, squash\, courgettes\, onions\, parsnips\, beetroot\, and tomatoes. While hundreds of years old\, many of the fruit trees are still producing. The Walled Gardens at Strokestown Park House were originally created in 1740\, as one large vegetable garden. Now\, the 6 acres comprise a Pleasure Garden\, as well as a Vegetable Garden\, 3 glass houses\, and an Exhibition Space containing garden tools once used by the garden staff. We welcome conversation and contribution\, and exchange of ideas and interests. \nAccess to the Gardens is included in any general admission ticket and is free to Irish Heritage Trust members. \nOther Heritage Week events here  \nSupported by The Heritage Council under the Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2023
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/show-and-tell-with-volunteers/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230729T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230729T180000
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SUMMARY:Strokestown Park Fun Fest
DESCRIPTION:  \nPlay Festival for Children\nBook your tickets here. \nOn 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. \nSuitable for children aged 0 to 10 years. \nAn unforgettable way to have fun and make memories during the Summer holidays. \nDJ Gigi of Kidisco will be with us providing the musical entertainment and hosting dance parties throughout the day. \nThe 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. \nReady 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! \nThe iconic Custard Pie Puppet Theatre will enchant children and families with puppet shows to suit all ages. \nMud Bugs\, our resident nature expert\, will be in our Wild Garden exploring all the fun and creativity nature provides for children. \nNemo 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. \nChildren will also be captivated by some mesmerizing characters that live in our Walled Gardens who will visit them throughout the day. \nRoscommon Sports Partnership will be with us\, providing physical play and activities. \nRoscommon 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. \nFUNFEST 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. \nYour ticket covers entry into the main festival area and all activities within this space. \nThere will be food and beverage vendors on-site in the Walled Gardens – as no festival is complete without good food! \nGates open at 12 pm and close at 6 pm. \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 1yr are FREE. \nReduced ticket prices are available for Strokestown Park Membership holders. \n \nStrokestown 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.
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/strokestown-park-fun-fest/
LOCATION:Strokestown Park
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SUMMARY:Summer Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:  \nRunning for the full school summer holidays 7 days a week. \nCost €7.50 per family. \nEmbark 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. Explore the hidden treasures and discover the bountiful secrets of the gardens. \nImmerse yourself in a day of thrilling exploration\, where the whole family can delight in the thrill of the hunt. Uncover clues\, and unlock the mysteries of the natural world\, all while creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime. \nAs you traverse the lush landscapes and meandering pathways\, keep your eyes peeled for the vibrant flora and fascinating fauna that call this place home. From captivating butterflies to whimsical birdsong\, each step reveals a new surprise waiting to be found. \nUpon completing your scavenger hunt adventure\, a delightful reward awaits! Every triumphant participant will receive a small token of achievement. \nDon’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to connect with nature and embark on a journey of discovery. Secure your tickets at the reception for only €7.50 per family\, and get ready for a fun-filled day that will leave you captivated by the magic of the Victorian Walled Gardens at Strokestown Park. Join us for a summer escapade like no other! \nMore summer events here
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/summer-scavenger-hunt/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230703
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SUMMARY:Dog-Friendly Day at Strokestown Park
DESCRIPTION:  \nOn 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 Victorian Walled Garden and Woodlands throughout the day. Our dog-friendly Woodland Café will have live music by Zoe Basha and Ultan O’Brien from 1 pm to 3 pm. \nPetmania Roscommon will be with us from 12 pm until 4 pm providing: \n\nFREE Grooming Demonstrations\nFREE Coat Checks with their Professional Dog Groomers\nFREE Weight Checks for Your Dog\nNail Trims are available on the day\n\nThe Strokestown Park Estate has historically been a highly regarded breeder of Black Labradors. Major Stewart Hales Pakenham Mahon\, in the 1960’s and 70’s\, the second husband of Olive Pakenham Mahon was a passionate breeder of black Labradors and was a renowned judge of this breed.
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/dog-friendly-day-at-strokestown-park/
LOCATION:Strokestown Park
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230702
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SUMMARY:Art Workshops with our Artist in Residence\, Olena Kovalevych
DESCRIPTION:  \nStrokestown 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. \nTickets are available to book here \nShe will teach the basics of this highly decorative art style over a four-week course\, with one class per week. \nWe are offering separate courses to children (8 to 16 years old accompanied by a participating adult) and adults only. \n\nEach course will take place over four Saturdays in July – on the 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, and 22nd of July.\nA child with participating Adult classes will take place between 12 pm and 2 pm.\nAdult Only classes will take place between 3 pm and 5 pm.\nClasses are suitable for beginners.\n\nA booking fee of €80 for each course. \n\nChildrens’ Courses : Price of €80 covers admission for one child (8 to 16 year olds) plus one participating adult only. Additional children can be added by purchasing an additional €80 ticket.\nAdult Only Courses: Price of €80 covers admission for one adult.\nAll art materials are included in the cost.\n\nMore information on Olena and her Artist in Resident project at Strokestown Park available here \nTickets are available to book here \nStrokestown Park’s Artist in Residence project with Olena Kovalevych 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.
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/art-workshops/
LOCATION:Strokestown Park
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230828
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SUMMARY:The Potato People Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:FINAL CHANCE TO SEE THESE REMARKABLE SCULPTURES AT STROKESTOWN PARK – EXHIBITION ENDS THIS SUNDAY AUGUST 27th. \nStep 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 moving experience like no other. \nThis thought-provoking show runs between June 28th to August 27th. It is free to Irish Heritage Trust members and all visitors who purchase tickets to our Museum. \n“The Potato People” exhibition draws inspiration from poignant accounts of the Irish Famine\, particularly the book “The Truth Behind the Famine” by Jerry Mulvihill\, copies of which are available at the Strokestown Park shop. This book resonated deeply with Joe and compelled him to find a meaningful way to honor the millions who perished from hunger\, disease\, and forced emigration during this dark chapter of history. \nThrough these stories of the Famine\, Joe connects us with the individuals whose lives were tragically affected. Joe has given each sculpture a name and background story. This enriching addition enhances the experience\, enabling visitors to connect more intimately with the artworks and grasp the historical significance they represent. \nDon’t miss this extraordinary exhibition this summer\, that combines artistry\, history\, and heartfelt storytelling and join us as we pay homage to the lives lost and the resilience of those who endured An Gorta Mór. \nFull events calendar available here. \n 
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/the-potato-people-exhibition/
LOCATION:Vaulted Stables – Event Space
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230528T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184906
CREATED:20230510T132841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T132920Z
UID:10000042-1685286000-1685289600@strokestownpark.ie
SUMMARY:Victorian Walled Garden & Strokestown Meadow Tour with Strokestown Park General Manager John O’Driscoll
DESCRIPTION:  \nStrokestown 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 substantial meadow located at the front of the estate. This is a unique opportunity to take a guided tour with John and discover the rich and varied biodiversity that exists in these spaces thanks to his passionate vision. \nPlaces are limited\, please register your place by contacting us at 0719633013 or email info@strokestownpark.ie \nNational Biodiversity Week is organised by the Irish Environmental Network (IEN)\, with thanks to funding from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). Events are run by IEN member groups\, as well as by Heritage Officers and other local groups. \n \n 
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/biodiversity-week-tour/
LOCATION:Strokestown Park
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230528T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230528T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184906
CREATED:20230524T085239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T085421Z
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SUMMARY:Woodland sessions
DESCRIPTION:  \nZoé 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. \nJoin us on Sunday the 28th for our complimentary May Woodland Sessions in the Woodland Café
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/woodland-sessions/
LOCATION:Woodland Café\, Strokestown Park
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230528T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184906
CREATED:20230510T133254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T133254Z
UID:10000043-1685275200-1685278800@strokestownpark.ie
SUMMARY:Biodiversity Woodland Talk with Strokestown Park Guide & Historian Oisin O’Driscoll
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin 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 of all ages. \nPlaces are limited\, please register your place by contacting us at 0719633013 or email info@strokestownpark.ie \nNational Biodiversity Week is organised by the Irish Environmental Network (IEN)\, with thanks to funding from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). Events are run by IEN member groups\, as well as by Heritage Officers and other local groups.
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/biodiversity-woodland-talk/
LOCATION:Strokestown Park
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230613
DTSTAMP:20260403T184906
CREATED:20230505T114346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T090151Z
UID:10000040-1683244800-1686614399@strokestownpark.ie
SUMMARY:The Photo Album of the Irish Canada exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Access with every ticket and members free \n\nOpen until 18th June 2024 \n  \n\n\nThe 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 and an online archive organised by Photo Museum Ireland.
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/photo-album-of-the-irish/
LOCATION:Vaulted Stables – Event Space
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230501
DTSTAMP:20260403T184906
CREATED:20230404T091552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T114321Z
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SUMMARY:Strokestown Poetry Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \nFor a full program please see the Strokestown Poetry website here. \nPlease 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. \nWe 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. \nOver 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. \nFor a full program please see the Strokestown Poetry website here. \nFor tickets and inquiries please contact the Strokestown Poetry Festival here 
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/strokestown-poetry-festival/
LOCATION:Strokestown Park
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230423
DTSTAMP:20260403T184906
CREATED:20230309T120057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T114145Z
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SUMMARY:Mud Bugs Spring Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \nSaturday April 22nd\, 11am & 2pm. \nMud 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. \nThere are two sessions available on the day; 11 am and 2 pm. Each session takes up to two hours and is suitable for children aged 3 to 12 yrs. \nBook your tickets here.  \n*Children must be accompanied by an adult. \n** Don’t forget your wellies!
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/mud-bugs-spring-workshop/
LOCATION:Strokestown Park
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230420T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184906
CREATED:20230407T134203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T134504Z
UID:10000039-1681995600-1682082000@strokestownpark.ie
SUMMARY:Victorian Darkroom
DESCRIPTION:  \nBook tickets online here \nTravel 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. \nHenry used his wealth and knowledge to pursue this expensive and complicated hobby and within his laboratory\,  visitors will see his collection of cameras\, glass plate negatives and notebooks\, developing and enlarging equipment and materials. \nThe darkroom and laboratory are accessible through a newly curated tour and exhibition. The curation of our darkroom exhibition was made possible through funding from the Heritage Council under the Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2022. \nThese tours have limited availability and are running for the first time on the 20th and 21st of April at 1pm each day. \nBook tickets at reception or online here
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/victorian-darkroom-2/
LOCATION:Strokestown Park
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230331T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230331T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184906
CREATED:20230308T172145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T172145Z
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SUMMARY:Séamus & Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta
DESCRIPTION:  \nBook your tickets here. \nBorn 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. \nThey 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. \nSéamus & Caoimhe take a particular interest in vocal arrangement and harmonization with their performances benefitting from the vocal tones that only families share. \nTheir Late Late Show performance in 2022 of the soulful lament Anach Cuain captured the mood of the nation and went viral around the world. \nThey 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. \nCaoimhe 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. \nSéamus & 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. \nFor a taster of what to expect on the night click here. \nThis event is gratefully co-funded by Roscommon County Council through the Irish Language Office.
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/seamus-caoimhe-ui-fhlatharta/
LOCATION:Strokestown Park
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230330T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230330T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184906
CREATED:20230313T171336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T171336Z
UID:10000036-1680184800-1680193800@strokestownpark.ie
SUMMARY:Ireland EU50\, Erasmus + and lifelong learning in Museums
DESCRIPTION:  \nCome and celebrate 50 years of Ireland’s EU membership with free talks in a magnificent historic house. \nEngaging speakers including Michael Doorly (Concern Worldwide)\, Jemma Lee (Léargas)\, Gerry O’Sullivan (former Director of the Erasmus+ National Agency at the Higher Education Authority)\, and Caroline Nash (Karatas Consultants) will explore the European Union’s role in promoting aid\, education\, and heritage in Ireland and at the National Famine Museum.
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/ireland-eu50/
LOCATION:Vaulted Stables – Event Space
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230326T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184906
CREATED:20230210T165856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T141658Z
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SUMMARY:Thomas Mahon and the Trees of Strokestown Park
DESCRIPTION:As part of National Tree Week join us to learn about Thomas Mahon and the Trees of Strokestown Park. \nIn the summer of 1776\, the famous agricultural reformer Arthur Young visited the Strokestown estate and wrote admiringly of the work that had been done to improve it by its then proprietor Thomas Mahon. On this relaxed walking tour of the Strokestown Demesne\, we take a look at some of the trees that have survived from Thomas’ time as well as some of the more recent additions and learn about how land usage on the estate has changed over the centuries. \nMembers are free\, simply bring your membership card on the day. \nTickets available here \nOther events happening around the country for Tree Week here 
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/trees-of-strokestown-park/
LOCATION:Strokestown Park
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230326T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184906
CREATED:20230210T164441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T172251Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Folklore for Children
DESCRIPTION:As part of National Tree Week join us for an educational walking tour through our 19th-century woodland to learn about ancient Irish folklore surrounding trees and how the evidence of our ancient forest is still embedded in the world around us through stories and place names. \nLearn about the challenges posed by deforestation and invasive species like Japanese Knotweed. A relaxed\, short walking tour suitable for all ages. \nMembers are free\, simply bring your membership card. \nTickets are available here.  \nOther events happening around the country for Tree Week here.
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/tree-folklore-for-children/
LOCATION:Strokestown Park
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230319T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184906
CREATED:20230309T173415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T173415Z
UID:10000035-1679230800-1679241600@strokestownpark.ie
SUMMARY:Woodland Café Sessions
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us on the 19th of March for our Woodland Café sessions Featuring Fiachra Guihen. \nFiachra Guihen is an acclaimed local harpist who will be performing between 1 pm and 4 pm in the Woodland Café. \nThere is no charge\, simply come enjoy your Mother’s day in the beautiful Woodland Café at Strokestown Park.
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/woodland-cafe-sessions/
LOCATION:Woodland Café\, Strokestown Park
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230219T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184906
CREATED:20230120T130338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T132419Z
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SUMMARY:Glass Display by Artist Emma Bourke
DESCRIPTION:A new Display at Strokestown featuring the work of Emma Bourke\, Glass Artist. \nJoin 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.\n \nTo book your place at this free event\, please call 071-9633013. \n \nA 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. \nEmma 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. \nDuring 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. \n \nA 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. \nThe exhibition runs at the National Famine Museum until March 2023.  
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/glass-display-by-emma-bourke/
LOCATION:Strokestown Park
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230212T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184906
CREATED:20230201T141411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T143753Z
UID:10000027-1676206800-1676217600@strokestownpark.ie
SUMMARY:Galentine's Day At Strokestown Park
DESCRIPTION:  \nGalentine’s Day\, Woodland Café\, Strokestown Park   \nThe 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. \nOn Sunday 12th February from 1 pm until 4 pm our Woodland Café will celebrate friendship with our Galentine’s Day Afternoon Tea Special\, enjoy quality time with your besties over a feast of sweet and savory treats\, you may even fancy a glass of prosecco! \nFeaturing live music during afternoon tea by Green bird\, a folk trio that captivates listeners with their glorious soundscapes and songs. \nBooking In Advance Essential! \nTicket: €25.00 inc Afternoon Tea with Prosecco \n€20.00 inc Afternoon Tea without Prosecco \nTickets Available here
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/galentines-day-at-strokestown-park/
LOCATION:Woodland Café\, Strokestown Park
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230128T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184906
CREATED:20230126T092239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T080513Z
UID:10000026-1674903600-1677423600@strokestownpark.ie
SUMMARY:IMBOLC - Visual art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Title: IMBOLC \nEntry Fee: FREE \nArtists: Frances Crowe\, Margo Mc Nulty\, Lea Farrell\, Olena Kovalevych \nLaunch 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 \nIMBOLC features work that acknowledges the past\, celebrates our heritage and evokes memory and the passing of time. Highlighting how points in history are seeds for our future that feed our sense of place and offer reflection and a sense of value as we move forward into the spring with a renewed hope of what is to come. \nArtist information:\n  \n \nLEA FARRELL This series of oil paintings was created to highlight the fusion of nature and local heritage through the eyes of a newcomer. Discovering the local history surrounding her as she walked was a great bonus for Lea. ‘History and what the past left us are part of us. As an immigrant\, I had to leave my heritage behind. It’s another aspect of human continuity that most of us only miss when it’s no longer in reach. Achieving a balance between history\, nature\, and present reality is a modern-day challenge and it is our job as modern people.’ \n  \n \nMARGO MCNULTY Work in this exhibition is part of a project ‘Mantles’ which is a collaborative project between artist Margo McNulty and writer Shauna Gilligan supported by Creative Ireland. ‘Mantles’ explores themes of heritage and a sense of place symbolising the sacred Irish feminine\, Brigid. Through archival artifacts and site visits\, it aims to create through words and images new representations of Brigid. This body of work includes painting\, etching\, photography\, and a publication. Click here to visit Margo’s webiste. \n \nFRANCES CROWE’s large wall hangings titled Love in a Pandemic reflect on the enormous impact on local communities and separated families. Isolation from loved ones has made us yearn for what went before. However\, the pandemic also offered us the gift of time\, an escape from the usual busyness of life which allowed for moments for reflection and introspection. Repetition of pattern\, texture\, colour\, and form in her two-dimensional woven works are motivated by memory and longing. Time spent observing and interpreting local surroundings\, with a focus on the garden\, is the inspiration for Frances’s most recent narrative work. Using a large palette of yarns\, her woven tapestries reflect time spent immersed in her environment. Her most recent works snowdrops in snow bring hope of new beginnings with spring in the air. Click here to visit Frances’ website. \n  \nOlena Kovalevych was born in Ukraine in the city of Dneprodzerzhinsk in 1973\, close to the village of Petrikovka. In 1992 she graduated from the Petrikov Art School and was awarded a diploma as an art teacher at the Kharkov State Pedagogical University. Olena continued to work in art education for 7 years. From 2003 to 2015\, she was employed in the department of architecture and urban planning\, engaging in the design of the urban environment and the protection of historical monuments. Olena began managing an art gallery in 2015. From 2021 she took up employment as a restorer at the Museum of History in Kamenskoye. After the beginning of the Russian aggression\, Olena became engaged in volunteer activities. Since October 2022 she has been residing with her son in Strokestown. Ireland\, its people\, and nature inspire her to create decorative compositions influenced by the Ukrainian folk style.
URL:https://strokestownpark.ie/event/imbolic-visual-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:Vaulted Stables – Event Space
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