86 events
![All Flowers in time Bend Towards the Sun]()
Free
All Flowers in time Bend Towards the Sun
Dublin Castle
13/02/2025 - 11/05/2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm![Kwaidan—Encounters with Lafcadio Hearn]()
Free
Kwaidan—Encounters with Lafcadio Hearn
Farmleigh House and Gardens
07/03/2025 - 24/08/2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm![Sightseers by James Hanley RHA, works on paper at the Casino at Marino]()
Free
Sightseers by James Hanley RHA, works on paper at the Casino at Marino
Casino Marino
13/03/2025 - 24/08/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm![Lost Moments]()
Free
Lost Moments
Pearse Museum – St. Enda’s Park
24/03/2025 - 22/06/2025
![Spring Programme 2025: Garden Talks at the Parade Tower]()
Free
Spring Programme 2025: Garden Talks at the Parade Tower
Kilkenny Castle
All talks are free and entry is on a first come first served basis.
Doors open at 7:30pm.
![Thursday Tree Tours]()
Free
Thursday Tree Tours
Altamont Gardens
27/03/2025 - 30/10/2025
![Sundial art detail for Dreamlines at Knowth Art Exhibition]()
Free
Dreamlines at Knowth Art Exhibition, Brú na Bóinne
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre: Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth
06/04/2025 - 30/06/2025
9:30 am - 4:45 pm![Kids Drop-by Activities]()
Free
Kids Drop-by Activities
National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin
Sundays
11.00am, 11.30am, 3.30pm and 4.00pm
Tuesdays
3.30pm and 4.00pm![Irish Sign Language Tours]()
Free
Irish Sign Language Tours
ISL Tours will take place at various dates and sites in April and May.
![Casimir Markievicz: A Polish Artist in Bohemian Dublin (1903-1913)]()
Casimir Markievicz: A Polish Artist in Bohemian Dublin (1903-1913)
Dublin Castle
22/04/2025 - 14/09/2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm![Guided Tour: Biophilia]()
Guided Tour: Biophilia
National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin
This event will run over a course of four dates.
26/04/2025
24/05/2025
28/06/2025
25/07/2025
23/08/2025
20/09/2025![The original High Crosses and a selection of the graveslabs are now on display in a purpose built exhibition area while replica crosses are on display onsite.]()
Free
Bealtaine Festival at Clonmacnoise Monastic Site
Clonmacnoise Monastic Site
01/05/2025 - 31/05/2025
Daily at 1pm![Poster for Summer Daily Guided Tours at National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin]()
Free
Summer Daily Guided Tours at National Botanic Gardens
National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin
These tours take place daily in May, June and July at 11.30am and 3pm
Tickets are €5 and can be purchased by cash in the Visitor Centr or alternatively online from eventbrite![Image for Bealtaine Festival Tours at the Custom House]()
Free
Bealtaine Festival Tours at the Custom House Visitor Centre
Custom House Visitor Centre
1st May at 11am
8th May at 11am
15th May at 11am
22nd May at 11am
29th May at 11am
These tours are part of the Bealtaine Festival and tickets are free of charge but must be booked in advance.![Bealtaine Festival Events 2025]()
Free
Bealtaine Festival Events 2025
01/05/2025 - 31/05/2025
![Guided Tours for Bealtaine]()
Free
Guided Tours for Bealtaine
Rathfarnham Castle
01/05/2025 - 28/05/2025
![Bealtaine Festival Events: Historic Sculpture Tour]()
Free
Bealtaine Festival Events: Historic Sculpture Tour
Emo Court and Estate
Friday May 2nd & Wednesday May 14th at 3pm
![“Solas” — a Solo Exhibition by Maev Kelly]()
Free
“Solas” — a Solo Exhibition by Maev Kelly
Farmleigh House and Gardens
03/05/2025 - 24/05/2025
10:00 am - 4:30 pm![Themed Tour: Pollinators Paradise]()
Themed Tour: Pollinators Paradise
National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin
This tour will takes place on Wednesdays 7th, 14th, 28th and Saturdays 3rd, 10th and 31st at 2pm
During Biodiversity Week the tour will take place daily at 3pm 16th-25th inclusive at 3pm
![Summer Strings with TU Dublin Harp Ensemble]()
Free
Summer Strings with TU Dublin Harp Ensemble
Farmleigh House and Gardens
05/05/2025 - 05/05/2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm![Image of Acrylic on Found Wood on Birch Plywood]()
Free
Echos and Edges
Rathfarnham Castle
17/05/2025 to 29/06/2025
9.30am - 5.30pm![Musketeer in action at history shooting display]()
Free
Living History-Bringing the 17th century to life ( 5th May 2025)
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate
5th May 2025 from 11am- 4pm
![Walking Tour of Marino]()
Free
Walking Tour of Marino
Casino Marino
05/05/2025 - 05/05/2025
11:00 am - 1:00 pm![Unsurrendered Spirits – The Prison Writings of Dorothy Macardle]()
Free
Unsurrendered Spirits – The Prison Writings of Dorothy Macardle
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Open Daily from 10am
Last admission 16.15![Irish Sign Language Interpreted Guided tour]()
Free
Irish Sign Language Interpreted Guided tour
Kilkenny Castle
05/05/2025 - 05/05/2025
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm![Ardee Concert Band Display]()
Free
Ardee Concert Band Display
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate
Monday 05/05/2025 2pm- 4 pm.
Free
An Evening with Dublin Comhaltas at Farmleigh
Farmleigh House and Gardens
06/05/2025 - 06/05/2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm![Caint & Comhra at Dublin Castle]()
Free
Caint & Comhra at Dublin Castle
Dublin Castle
07/05/2025 - 07/05/2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm![Lady preforming yoga]()
Free
Bealtaine Festival Events: Chair Yoga at Parke’s Castle
Parke’s Castle
07/05/2025 - 07/05/2025
1:00 pm![Beltaine Events: Seniors and Carers Appreciation Day]()
Free
Beltaine Events: Seniors and Carers Appreciation Day
Sligo Abbey
07/05/2025
10:30 am - 4:00 pm![Bealtaine Festival Events: Historic Walled Garden Tour]()
Free
Bealtaine Festival Events: Historic Walled Garden Tour
Emo Court and Estate
Wednesday May 7th & Monday May 27th at 3pm
![Arthur Guinness: The Man Who Brewed an Empire Event Image]()
Free
Arthur Guinness: The Man Who Brewed an Empire
Farmleigh House and Gardens
Thursday 8th May2025 12.30- 1.30pm.
Tickets will be allocated in Courtyard Reception on a first come first served basis.![Farmleigh House Exterior]()
Free
The Tilted Work-Life Balance of Dublin’s Domestic Servants in the early 1900’s
Farmleigh House and Gardens
8th May 2.30 - 3.30 pm
Booking Required
Tickets can be booked by emailing farmleighguides@opw.ie or phoning 018155914.![Azure Tour Glendalough]()
Free
Azure Tour Glendalough
Glendalough Monastic Site and Visitor Centre
09/05/2025 - 09/05/2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm![Twilight Nature Ramble]()
Free
Twilight Nature Ramble
National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin
09/05/2025 8.15pm - 1015pm.
Tickets are €5 and can be puchased by cash in the Vistor Centre or online .![Arthur Guinness: The Man Who Brewed an Empire Event Image]()
Free
Arthur Guinness – Brewer of The First (Guinness) Pint – Born 300 years ago
Farmleigh House and Gardens
09/05/2025 2.30 - 3.30pm
Free Event, Operated on a first come, first served basis.![Edward Cecil Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh]()
Free
A Legacy of Philanthropy: The Iveagh Trust
Farmleigh House and Gardens
09/05/2025 - 09/05/2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm![Traces of Classical Antiquity at Farmleigh House]()
Free
Traces of Classical Antiquity at Farmleigh House
Farmleigh House and Gardens
10/05/2025 12.30 - 1.30pm
Free Event: Tickets will be allocated on the day on a first come first served basis![Lacemaking Demonstrations with the Guild of Irish Lacemakers]()
Free
Lacemaking Demonstrations with the Guild of Irish Lacemakers
Rathfarnham Castle
10/05/2025 - 10/05/2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm![Paper Flowers in pink blue yellow and pink]()
Free
Paper Origami Flower Family Friendly workshop at Dublin Castle
Dublin Castle
11/05/2025 - 11/05/2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm![Poster for Turas Treoraithe Trí Ghaeilge]()
Free
Turas Treoraithe Trí Ghaeilge i gCaisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath
Dublin Castle
11/05/2025 - 11/05/2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm![Exterior view of Farmleigh House]()
Free
Neighbours Talk
Farmleigh House and Gardens
10/05/2025
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm![Turas Treoraithe ar Theach Farmleigh]()
Free
Turas Treoraithe ar Theach Farmleigh
Farmleigh House and Gardens
11/05/2025 - 11/05/2025
11:00 am![Bealtaine Open Day]()
Free
Bealtaine Open Day
Ennis Friary
11/05/2025 - 11/05/2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm![Farmleigh]()
Free
Rhythms of Light Tour
Farmleigh House and Gardens
11/05/2025 2.30 - 3.30pm
Free Event
Booking is essential ( see details hereunder)![Rhododendron Week]()
Free
Rhododendron Week
Altamont Gardens
12/05/2025 - 18/05/2025
11:00 am - 4:00 pm![Paper Origami Flower workshop at Dublin Castle (OPW)]()
Free
Paper Origami Flower workshop at Dublin Castle (OPW)
Dublin Castle
14/05/2025 - 14/05/2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm![Glendalough Through the Photographic Lens]()
Free
Glendalough Through the Photographic Lens
Glendalough Monastic Site and Visitor Centre
14/05/2025 - 14/05/2025
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm![Bealtaine Festival – Free Special Guided tour of Charles Fort.]()
Free
Bealtaine Festival – Free Special Guided tour of Charles Fort.
Charles Fort Military Fortress
16/05/2025 - 16/05/2025
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm![Image of Lough Gill and Parke's Castle]()
Free
Hands-on Biodiversity: A Series of Fun and Interactive Workshop Exploring the Aquatic Life of Lough Gill.
Parke’s Castle
16/05/2025 - 16/05/2025
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm![National Biodiversity Week]()
Free
National Biodiversity Week
Altamont Gardens
16/05/2025 - 25/05/2025
9:00 am - 5:00 pm![National drawing Day 2025 at the Custom House poster]()
Free
National Drawing Day Children’s Tour and Drawing Session
Custom House Visitor Centre
Event will take place at 12 midday on Wednesday 17th May 2025. Places are limited, and booking is essential.
![Poster associated with Indian Classical Music Concert at Rathfarnham Castle]()
Free
An Afternoon of Indian Classical Music
Rathfarnham Castle
17/05/2025 - 17/05/2025
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm![An Fómhar Fiáin Poster]()
Free
An Fómhar Fiáin: Ireland’s Wild Food Plants
National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin
This is a free exhibition taking place in the Visitor Centre Gallery daily from May 17th - 25th
On the 18th of May a connected event takes place in the Visitor Centre Auditorium where a slideshow of International Botanic Art. This event is also free of charge.
![Lafcadio Hearn & W.B. Yeats: The Writers who Brought Japan to Ireland]()
Lafcadio Hearn & W.B. Yeats: The Writers who Brought Japan to Ireland
Farmleigh House and Gardens
17/05/2025 - 17/05/2025
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm![Azure workshop at Dublin Castle (OPW)]()
Free
Azure workshop at Dublin Castle (OPW)
Dublin Castle
18/05/2025 - 18/05/2025
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm![Biodiversity Week: Family- Friendly activity at Parke’s Castle]()
Free
Biodiversity Week: Family- Friendly activity at Parke’s Castle
Parke’s Castle
19/05/2025 - 19/05/2025
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm![Image portrays a man and children searching in the long grass]()
Free
Parke’s Castle Mini Bio-blitz
Parke’s Castle
20/05/2025 - 20/05/2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm![Poster for On the Road Wildlife Photography Tips]()
Free
Birdwatch Ireland: On the Road – Wildlife photography tips – Mark Carmody
National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin
21/05/2025 - 21/05/2025
7:45 pm - 9:00 pm![Bealtaine Festival at the Custom House Visitor Poster]()
Free
Bealtaine Festival at the Custom House Visitor Centre
Custom House Visitor Centre
21/05/2025 12pm - 1pm
Tickets are free of charge but must be booked in advance as they are limitedAnyone with mobility issues please let us know at least 3 days in advance.
![A Natural History – 100 Years of Biodiversity Discovery in Ireland]()
A Natural History – 100 Years of Biodiversity Discovery in Ireland
National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin
22/05/2025 2 - 3pm.
Tickets are €5 per person and can be purchased by cash in the Visitor Centre or online![Brian Brody and The Ghost Ensemble bring you ANIMA ANIMUS, music to entwine the masculine and the feminine that lies within the soul]()
Brian Brody and The Ghost Ensemble bring you ANIMA ANIMUS, music to entwine the masculine and the feminine that lies within the soul
Rathfarnham Castle
22/05/2025 - 22/05/2025
7:30 pm - 9:15 pm![Glendalough Art and Atmosphere]()
Free
Glendalough Art and Atmosphere
Glendalough Monastic Site and Visitor Centre
22/05/2025 - 22/05/2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm![Exterior image of the Main Guard]()
Free
Spoken Word……Three Back, Three Forward
The Main Guard
23/05/2025
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm![Woodland & Grassland Plants at the JFK Arboretum with Botanist & Author Paul Green]()
Free
Woodland & Grassland Plants at the JFK Arboretum with Botanist & Author Paul Green
The John F. Kennedy Arboretum
23/05/2025 - 23/04/2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm![Image of mosses, liverworts, and lichens of Ireland being some of the greatest biodiversity treasures.]()
Free
Bio Blitz 2025 – Our Lilliputian Flora with Christina Campbell of the National Botanic Gardens Dublin.
The John F. Kennedy Arboretum
24/05/2025 - 24/05/2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm![Ponding Dipping for BioBlitz 2025 at JFK Arboretum with Lorraine O Sullivan.]()
Free
Ponding Dipping for BioBlitz 2025 at JFK Arboretum with Lorraine O Sullivan.
The John F. Kennedy Arboretum
24/05/2025 - 24/05/2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm![Biodiversity Walk and Talk]()
Biodiversity Walk and Talk
National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin
25/05/2025 - 25/05/2025
11:30 am - 12:30 am![Bat Walk]()
Free
Bat Walk
Altamont Gardens
25/05/2025 - 28/03/2025
![A Guided Tour of Glendalough’s Historic Graveyard]()
Free
A Guided Tour of Glendalough’s Historic Graveyard
Glendalough Monastic Site and Visitor Centre
29/05/2025 - 29/05/2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm![Musketeer in action at history shooting display]()
Free
Living History-Bringing the 17th century to life (1-2 June 2025)
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate
Displays will take place on 1st June 11am- 4pm, 2nd June 11am - 4pm.
![Scentsational: A story of perfume and pollinators]()
Scentsational: A story of perfume and pollinators
National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin
Tours will take place on the 4th, 7th, 11th and 14th of June.
![Dublin International Chamber Music Festival: Cuarteto Casals]()
Dublin International Chamber Music Festival: Cuarteto Casals
National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin
06/06/2025 - 06/06/2025
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm![Alzheimer / Dementia inclusive Tour of Kilkenny Castle]()
Free
Alzheimer / Dementia inclusive Tour of Kilkenny Castle
Kilkenny Castle
This tour will run over the course of three dates, please see below for all dates and times.
6th June at 3.30pm
16th September at 3.45pm
21st December at 10am![Summer Fair Poster Oldbridge for 7th and 8th June 2025]()
Free
Summer Fair
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate
7th June 2025 10am-4pm
8th June 2025 10am-4pm![A Biographical Garden – Ireland’s Living Tribute to Lafcadio Hearn]()
A Biographical Garden – Ireland’s Living Tribute to Lafcadio Hearn
Farmleigh House and Gardens
07/06/2025 - 07/06/2025
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm![Trad Day in the Walled Garden]()
Free
Trad Day in the Walled Garden
Altamont Gardens
18/06/2025 - 18/06/2025
![View of Chapter House]()
Romeo and Juliet
Emo Court and Estate
22/06/2025 - 22/06/2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm![Picture of Chapter House on a Sunny Day]()
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Emo Court and Estate
03/07/2025 - 03/07/2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm![Farmers' Market at Oldbridge 2025]()
Free
Farmer’s Market at Oldbridge House
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate
06/07/2025 10am - 2pm
03/08/2025 10am - 2pm
07/09/2025 10am- 2pm![Corona North Week]()
Free
Corona North Week
Altamont Gardens
07/07/2025 - 13/07/2025
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm![Japanese Woodblock Printing – The People Behind the Craft]()
Japanese Woodblock Printing – The People Behind the Craft
Farmleigh House and Gardens
12/07/2025 - 12/07/2025
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm![Living History Poster July 27 2025]()
Free
Living History-Bringing the 17th century to life (27th July 2025)
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate
27/07/2025 - 27/07/2025
11:00 am - 4:00 pm![Musketeer in action at history shooting display]()
Free
Living History-Bringing the 17th century to life (3-4 August 2025)
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate
Events take place on:
Sunday 3rd August 11am - 4pm
Monday 4th August 11am - 4pm.![Poster for Drogheda Bras Band event at Battle of the Boyne]()
Free
Drogheda Brass Band Performance
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate
Drogheda Brass Band will perform in our Victorian Walled Gardens on 14 September 2025 from 2-4pm
![Living History Poster for September 14th 2025 at Battle of the Boyne]()
Free
Living History-Bringing the 17th century to life (14 September 2025)
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate
14/09/2025 - 14/09/2025
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
