Conservation of Historic Wallpaper at Strokestown Park House.
2026-08-15 14:30 - 15:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Vaulted Stables, Strokestown Park
Join our Curator Ciara Mc Cormac as part of National Heritage Week for a talk about the many risks faced by our historic built environment.
The wallpaper in the Library, Dining Room and two of the smaller private rooms on the first floor will be cared for by wallpaper expert David Skinner and his team.
According to the V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum), historic wallpaper is not simply decorative – it is a ‘record of technological ingenuity and changes in patterns of consumption and domestic taste’. The wallpaper at Strokestown clearly illustrates this development, from the bespoke design of the 1820s, to the machine printed off-the-shelf patterns of only 100 years later.
Without on-going monitoring, and conservation, we risk losing this sometimes underappreciated evidence of the past. This Heritage Week we invite visitors to come along to a talk and short tour which will explore the development of wallpaper and bring you through the house to see a selection of our wallpaper, during various stages of the conservation work.
Register on arrival at the main Strokestown Park Visitor Centre Reception, from here you will be guided to the Vaulted Stables, Event Space.
There is an small admission fee for this talk, with all proceeds going directly towards the on-going care of Strokestown Park.
Limited spaces available, advanced booking required.
**Free for Irish Heritage Trust members. Advance booking required: email events@strokestownpark.ie. Valid membership card and photo ID required at check-in.**
**This event is partly wheelchair accessible, however, a small portion of the tour takes place on the first floor of Strokestown Park House.**
This project has been kindly funded by the Heritage Council under the Community Heritage Grant scheme.

Conservation of the Victorian Walled Gardens with John O'Driscoll
2026-08-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Victorian Walled Gardens
Join General Manager John O’Driscoll on Tuesday August 18th at 11am for a guided walking tour of the Victorian Walled Garden’s, Strokestown Park as part of National Heritage Week.
Discover the history of the gardens, the layers of conservation work taking place, along with the extensive restoration works.
John O’Driscoll the current General Manager of Strokestown Park, who began his career in Strokestown Park as Head Gardener, qualified through the National Botanic Gardens. John is leading an extensive three year plan for our Heritage Garden.
Register on arrival at the main Strokestown Park Visitor Centre Reception, from here you will be guided to the Walled Gardens.
There is an small admission fee of €5 for this tour, with all proceeds going directly towards the on-going care of Strokestown Park.
Limited spaces available, advanced booking required.
**Free for Irish Heritage Trust members. Advance booking required: email events@strokestownpark.ie. Valid membership card and photo ID required at check-in.**
**This event is wheelchair accessible.**

FREE Entry National Famine Museum, Strokestown Park.
2026-08-20 | National Famine Museum
Take the opportunity to enjoy FREE access to the National Famine Museum, Strokestown Park as part of National Heritage Week on Thursday 20th August between 10am and 5.30pm, last entry to the museum is 4.30pm.
Explore the parallel lives of Strokestown Park’s aristocratic landlords and their tenants during the Great Irish Famine at our state-of-the-art National Famine Museum.
In this compelling, highly interactive museum, breathtaking local and national stories from this tragic period in Ireland’s past are brought dramatically to life.
This experience is self guided, audio guides are available on request with no extra charge.
No advanced booking required!
**Please note the National Famine Museum is fully wheelchair accessible**

Strokestown Park, Heritage at Risk
2026-08-22 12:30 - 13:30 | Vaulted Stables, Strokestown Park
Join Strokestown Park Curator, CIara Mc Cormac for a talk on built heritage and the many risks faced by our historic built environment as part of National Heritage Week.
Explore the risks that our built heritage is exposed to today? What happens if we lose this evidence of the past? What can be done to protect our historic buildings and monuments?
This talk about Heritage at Risk will take place in the Vaulted Stables at Strokestown Park on Saturday 22nd August, 12.30pm.
Register on arrival at the main Strokestown Park Visitor Centre Reception, from here you will be guided to the Vaulted Stables, Event Space.
There is an admission fee for this talk, with all proceeds going directly towards the on-going care of Strokestown Park.
Limited spaces available, advanced booking required!
**Free for Irish Heritage Trust members. Advance booking required: email events@strokestownpark.ie. Valid membership card and photo ID required at check-in.**
**Please note this event is wheelchair accessible.**

A Day Of Automotive History 2026
2026-08-23 11:00 - 17:00 | Strokestown Park
Join the Roscommon Sports & Classic Cars Club for ‘A Day of Automotive History’ 2026.
Taking place on Sunday the 23rd of August between 11 am and 5 pm.
Admission €10.00, Children FREE.
This event is taking place as part of National Heritage Week.
Discover more events at Strokestown Park here.

Gathering The Harvest, A Yoga Psychology Workshop with Dr. Marianne Fallon
2026-08-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Woodland Cafe Event Space
Join Dr. Marianne Fallon for a morning workshop to pause and reflect on all that has grown and flourished in your life since Imbolc. Now, in the season of Lúnasa, the harvest time begins.
Through a blend of mindful movement, gentle yoga, breathwork, and deep relaxation, we will explore the theme of harvest, a space to honour your achievements, the lessons you’ve gained, and the abundance already present in your life.
Guided by nature-inspired imagery cards, we will explore what is needed as the year shifts toward Samhain, a time for deep rest and withdrawal.
This workshop will support an embodied approach to personal growth and overall wellbeing. It will encourage grounding, greater insight, and a deeper connection to your own natural rhythms.
Let’s Gather in the Harvest Together
About Dr. Marianne Fallon

Dr. Marianne Fallon is a Chartered Psychologist and qualified Functional Yoga facilitator, with a particular interest in supporting accessible yoga for people of all ages, bodies and abilities.
You can learn more about Marianne here www.loricaconsulting.ie
Before You Join
This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience. A mobility level of being able to sit down on the ground and get up again independently is required to be able to participate in the workshop.
The Workshop may be held outdoors if weather permits. Should the weather be inclement, the workshop will be held in the beautiful upstairs space in the Woodland Café (this indoor space is accessible by stairs only).
It will run from 10am-1pm on Saturday 29th August 2026.
Please bring:
Yoga Mat plus two blankets.
Comfortable clothing, sunscreen, water, pen and paper for journaling, sunhat (if needed).
Marianne will be in touch with you before the workshop to finalise details and to enquire about any health / mobility issues you may have (all information is kept strictly confidential). By signing up to the workshop, you consent to your email contact details being shared with Marianne solely for the purposes of getting in touch about this workshop.
Booking Information
Booking Fee: €90.00 per person.
Please note this workshop is non-refundable, please note the correct date and time prior to booking.

Weaving Culture & Heritage
2026-09-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Vaulted Stables – Event Space
To mark Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Culture Ireland presents Cultúr 2026, an expansive culture programme for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Strokestown Park with the support of Roscommon County Council is proud to present as part of Cultúr 2026, ‘Weaving Culture & Heritage’, on Saturday September 5th, an immersive celebration of the reciprocal historical and cultural influences between Ireland and France particularly Brittany.
The evening will be in two parts;
Weaving Together an exploration of the Huguenots in Ireland and the continuing shared artistry by acclaimed Tapestry artists, Frances Crowe (Roscommon) and Marie – Thumette Brichard (Brittany).
Tapestry artists Frances Crowe and Marie – Thumette Brichard
This will be followed by a performance by Les Irlandais de Bretagne, Breton musicians exploring the deep historical ties between Britanny and Ireland. This cultural connection, celebrated through music in English, French, Breton, and Irish, highlights a shared Celtic heritage and forgotten history of migration and mutual influence.

Advanced booking is required, tickets €25.00.
Doors open at 6.30pm, Start time 7pm.
This event is fully wheelchair accessible.
Discounted ticket option available for Irish Heritage Trust membership holders.‘Weaving Culture & Heritage’ is gratefully supported by Roscommon County Council and Culture Ireland, as part of the Cultúr 2026 Arts & Culture Programme.

Strokestown Agricultural & Industrial Show 2026
2026-09-12
Celebrating its 158th year, the Annual Strokestown Agricultural & Industrial Show returns to Strokestown Park on Saturday 12th September 2026.
Always a wonderful day for the whole family!
Visit www.strokestownshow.ie for further information.

Yin to Autumn with Dr. Marianne Fallon
2026-09-26 | Woodland Cafe Event Space
Experience Yoga as Therapy for Body and Mind
Six Week Yin Yoga Series, Facilitated by Dr. Marianne Fallon
Chartered Psychologist & Functional Yoga Facilitator.

About Dr. Marianne Fallon
Dr. Marianne Fallon is a Chartered Psychologist and qualified Functional Yoga facilitator, with a particular interest in supporting accessible yoga for people of all ages, bodies and abilities.
You can learn more about Marianne here www.loricaconsulting.ie
Yin to Autumn
This 6-week seasonal yoga series offers an opportunity to explore themes of release and resilience through long-held yin postures that support both body and mind. We will work with the Lung and Large Intestine Meridians to support enhanced immune function and body balance as we slow down for the approaching Winter season.
This series culminates at Samhain, ensuring you have built the reserves needed to face the period of deep rest during Winter.
These gentle classes encourage you to move in a way that honours your own unique body whilst taking time to pause, restore and embrace the unwinding energy of this season. Whether you’re new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, this series offers a supportive space to slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with the rhythms of the changing season.
6-Week Workshop Series
Dates: (September 26th, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st )
Start Time: 11.30am
Sessions last 75 mins
Booking Fee
Early bird: €120.00 (book by the 31st August to avail of this offer).
Full price: €135.00 (For registration after August 31st.)
Please note this workshop is non-refundable, please note the correct date and time prior to booking.
This Yin Yoga series is held in an upstairs space accessible by stairs only.
** Arrive a minimum of 10 minutes in advance of each session. **
Max 10 participants | Mats & props provided
Includes complimentary access to the Victorian Walled Garden each week.
Marianne will be in contact after you sign up to answer any questions you may have about starting the journey Yin to Autumn.
