A Virtual Walk Through Donaghcumper
Dates
11/07/2026 - 11/07/2026
4:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Castletown House and Parklands
This illustrated talk by Sandra M. Murphy will explore the newly-acquired OPW heritage property of Donaghcumper Estate in Celbridge, Co. Kildare. Through archival items, plans and photographs, this talk will take the visitor on a virtual tour of the estate, showing buildings, interiors, outbuildings and garden features.
Sandra M. Murphy has worked for the Office of Public Works in Castletown since 2016. She is a former Guide and current site manager for Castletown House, Donaghcumper Estate, the Casino Marino and the Custom House Visitor Centre. She holds a BA in History and Greek & Roman Civilisation from Maynooth University and has conducted extensive research on the history of the Castletown Estate and the Irish Country House.
The 2026 talks’ series at Castletown House is dedicated to the memory of the late Jeanne Meldon and is presented by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in association with The Castletown Foundation.
Doors open at 3pm.
Getting Here
Castletown is easily accessible by public transport.
By Bus:
From Dublin City Centre: The C4 goes from Ringsend Road via City Centre Quays to Celbridge village. Alight at stop 3907 and the Castletown Gates are in front of you.
The 120 bus (operated by Go-Ahead) goes from Dublin City Centre towards Edenderry. Take the 120 to stop 7085, English Row and walk up Main Street to the Castletown Gates.
By Train:
From Hazelhatch rail station, take the W61 bus to Main Street Celbridge, stop number 3907 and the Castletown Gates are in front of you.
By Car
Access to the car park at Castletown house via the M4 will resume from Sunday afternoon 21st of December 2025.
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