Strokestown Park

Paws and Claus Christmas event
2023-11-19 11:30 - 16:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Strokestown Park
Celebrate the holiday season with “Paws and Claus”! Join us on Sunday, November 19th from 11:30 am to 4 pm, for a Christmas-themed day dedicated to our furry friends.
We’ll be gathering in the charming Vaulted Stables of Strokestown Park, where you’ll have the opportunity to capture a professional family photo with all your loved ones, including your dog, and of course, Santa!
Enjoy full access to the beautiful gardens and woodland throughout the day, adding a touch of nature to the festivities.
Indulge in delightful dog-themed treats and more, available for purchase, ensuring a paw-sitively delightful experience for everyone.
All dogs and animals, regardless of their age and size, are warmly welcomed. For the safety and comfort of all attendees, please keep your furry friends controlled and leashed.
Join us for a merry “Paws and Claus” Christmas celebration
Tickets are available here
The Human Christmas Experience is available here.

Murder Mystery Night
2023-10-28 19:30 | Strokestown Park
Due to popular demand, we have added an additional date for the Murder Mystery on Sunday, October 29th
Join 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.
Book your tickets here
Your 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.
As 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.
To 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.
Whether 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.
Don’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.
More events at Strokestown Park here.
This event is funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under The Night Time Economy Support Scheme 2023

Judging Famine Follies
2023-10-22 15:30 - 16:30 | Vaulted Stables – Event Space
October 22nd at 3:30 pm in the Vaulted Stables.
Judging 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.

Special Art Workshops for adults and children with Olena Kovalevych, our Artist in Residence
2023-10-14
This Saturday, 14th October, come to Strokestown Park for a day of special art workshops, with Olena Kovalevych, our Artist in Residence.
Following 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.

Classes. 11am-1pm. This slot is now fully booked.

Adult 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.

All art supplies included.
All 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.
Limited spaces available – book your tickets here.
Click for more information on our Artist in Resident Project 2023
Strokestown 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.

Healing Through Nature
2023-10-13 18:00
Introduction to Ecotherapy Workshop with Chartered Health Psychologist, Marianne Fallon.
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Are 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?
Join us for an evening of ecotherapy.
Learn 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.
Let Nature be your Therapist.
Facilitated 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.
Marianne is passionate about supporting people to improve their physical and mental well-being and has trained in providing ecotherapy.
Time 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.
Marianne plans to offer small group ecotherapy sessions in Strokestown Park over the coming year, starting a therapeutic journey through nature with participants.
If you are interested in trying out ecotherapy, join us on Friday, October 13th.
Regrettably, this workshop is not wheelchair accessible at this time.
More events at Strokestown Park here
This event is funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under The Night Time Economy Support Scheme 2023

Autumn Fête
2023-10-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Strokestown Park
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On 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.
An opportunity to create shared memories with friends and loved ones through a host of engaging, enriching, intergenerational, inspiring, and unforgettable activities.
Events 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.
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Full calendar of events here
Strokestown Park Autumn Fete is part of the Cultural Companions Programme supported by Creative Ireland, Creativity in Older Age Funding, delivered by Roscommon County Council.

Culture Night at Strokestown Park 2023
2023-09-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Vaulted Stables – Event Space
On Friday, 22nd September we will celebrate the culture of Ukraine and Ireland through art, music, and food.
Our Ukrainian and Irish volunteers will be serving up traditional home-baked treats in our beautiful Vaulted Stables Event Space.
The 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.

Musical 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.

Finally 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.

This 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.
The full culture night schedule for Roscommon is available here
Strokestown 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.
Our Culture Night event has received support from the Arts Council through Roscommon Co Co, Arts Office.

Heritage Week - A Story of the Irish Famine in Clay
2023-08-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Vaulted Stables – Event Space
Potato People – A Story of the Irish Famine in Clay
Live 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.
Entry to this once-off event is included with all Famine Museum Tickets issued on this day or free for members.
Other Heritage Week events here.
Supported by The Heritage Council under the Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2023

Heritage Week - Victorian Photography at Strokestown Park House
2023-08-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Strokestown Park
Learn 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.
A new exhibit in this Darkroom was installed in 2022 with Heritage Council funding.
Spaces on the Darkroom Tour will be limited to 25 persons. Prior booking is essential.
Book your free place here
Other Heritage Week events here
Supported by The Heritage Council under the Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2023

Heritage Week - Safeguarding Strokestown Park House
2023-08-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Strokestown Park
A special tour by the curator focusing on safeguarding measures to preserve the House and its Artefacts.
This 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.
It will be free to the public but places will be limited to 25 persons – so prior booking is essential.
Book your free place here
Other Heritage Week events here
Supported by The Heritage Council under the Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2023

Heritage Week - Show and Tell with our Walled Garden Volunteers
2023-08-14 - 2023-08-17
During 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.
Old 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.
Access to the Gardens is included in any general admission ticket and is free to Irish Heritage Trust members.
Other Heritage Week events here
Supported by The Heritage Council under the Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2023

Strokestown Park Fun Fest
2023-07-29 12:00 - 18:00 | Strokestown Park
Play Festival for Children
Book your tickets here.
On 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.
Suitable for children aged 0 to 10 years.
An unforgettable way to have fun and make memories during the Summer holidays.
DJ Gigi of Kidisco will be with us providing the musical entertainment and hosting dance parties throughout the day.
The 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.
Ready 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!
The iconic Custard Pie Puppet Theatre will enchant children and families with puppet shows to suit all ages.
Mud Bugs, our resident nature expert, will be in our Wild Garden exploring all the fun and creativity nature provides for children.
Nemo 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.
Children will also be captivated by some mesmerizing characters that live in our Walled Gardens who will visit them throughout the day.
Roscommon Sports Partnership will be with us, providing physical play and activities.
Roscommon 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.
FUNFEST 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.
Your ticket covers entry into the main festival area and all activities within this space.
There will be food and beverage vendors on-site in the Walled Gardens – as no festival is complete without good food!
Gates open at 12 pm and close at 6 pm.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 1yr are FREE.
Reduced ticket prices are available for Strokestown Park Membership holders.

Strokestown 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.

Summer Scavenger Hunt
2023-07-05 - 2023-08-31 | Strokestown Park
Running for the full school summer holidays 7 days a week.
Cost €7.50 per family.
Embark 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.
Immerse 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.
As 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.
Upon completing your scavenger hunt adventure, a delightful reward awaits! Every triumphant participant will receive a small token of achievement.
Don’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!
More summer events here

Dog-Friendly Day at Strokestown Park
2023-07-02 | Strokestown Park
On 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.
Petmania Roscommon will be with us from 12 pm until 4 pm providing:

FREE Grooming Demonstrations
FREE Coat Checks with their Professional Dog Groomers
FREE Weight Checks for Your Dog
Nail Trims are available on the day

The 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.

Art Workshops with our Artist in Residence, Olena Kovalevych
2023-07-01 | Strokestown Park
Strokestown 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.
Tickets are available to book here
She will teach the basics of this highly decorative art style over a four-week course, with one class per week.
We are offering separate courses to children (8 to 16 years old accompanied by a participating adult) and adults only.

Each course will take place over four Saturdays in July – on the 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd of July.
A child with participating Adult classes will take place between 12 pm and 2 pm.
Adult Only classes will take place between 3 pm and 5 pm.
Classes are suitable for beginners.

A booking fee of €80 for each course.

Childrens’ 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.
Adult Only Courses: Price of €80 covers admission for one adult.
All art materials are included in the cost.

More information on Olena and her Artist in Resident project at Strokestown Park available here
Tickets are available to book here
Strokestown 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.

The Potato People Exhibition
2023-06-28 - 2023-08-27 | Vaulted Stables – Event Space
FINAL CHANCE TO SEE THESE REMARKABLE SCULPTURES AT STROKESTOWN PARK – EXHIBITION ENDS THIS SUNDAY AUGUST 27th.
Step 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.
This 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.
“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.
Through 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.
Don’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.
Full events calendar available here.

Victorian Walled Garden & Strokestown Meadow Tour with Strokestown Park General Manager John O’Driscoll
2023-05-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Strokestown Park
Strokestown 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.
Places are limited, please register your place by contacting us at 0719633013 or email info@strokestownpark.ie
National 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.

Woodland sessions
2023-05-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Woodland Café, Strokestown Park
Zoé 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.
Join us on Sunday the 28th for our complimentary May Woodland Sessions in the Woodland Café

Biodiversity Woodland Talk with Strokestown Park Guide & Historian Oisin O’Driscoll
2023-05-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Strokestown Park
Join 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.
Places are limited, please register your place by contacting us at 0719633013 or email info@strokestownpark.ie
National 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.

The Photo Album of the Irish Canada exhibition
2023-05-05 - 2023-06-12 | Vaulted Stables – Event Space
Access with every ticket and members free

Open until 18th June 2024

The 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.

Strokestown Poetry Festival
2023-04-27 - 2023-04-30 | Strokestown Park
For a full program please see the Strokestown Poetry website here.
Please 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.
We 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.
Over 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.
For a full program please see the Strokestown Poetry website here.
For tickets and inquiries please contact the Strokestown Poetry Festival here

Mud Bugs Spring Workshop
2023-04-22 | Strokestown Park
Saturday April 22nd, 11am & 2pm.
Mud 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.
There 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.
Book your tickets here.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult.
** Don’t forget your wellies!

Victorian Darkroom
2023-04-20 13:00 - 2023-04-21 13:00 | Strokestown Park
Book tickets online here
Travel 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.
Henry 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.
The 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.
These tours have limited availability and are running for the first time on the 20th and 21st of April at 1pm each day.
Book tickets at reception or online here

Séamus & Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta
2023-03-31 20:00 - 21:30 | Strokestown Park
Book your tickets here.
Born 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.
They 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.
Séamus & Caoimhe take a particular interest in vocal arrangement and harmonization with their performances benefitting from the vocal tones that only families share.
Their Late Late Show performance in 2022 of the soulful lament Anach Cuain captured the mood of the nation and went viral around the world.
They 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.
Caoimhe 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.
Séamus & 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.
For a taster of what to expect on the night click here.
This event is gratefully co-funded by Roscommon County Council through the Irish Language Office.

Ireland EU50, Erasmus + and lifelong learning in Museums
2023-03-30 14:00 - 16:30 | Vaulted Stables – Event Space
Come and celebrate 50 years of Ireland’s EU membership with free talks in a magnificent historic house.
Engaging 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.

Thomas Mahon and the Trees of Strokestown Park
2023-03-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Strokestown Park
As part of National Tree Week join us to learn about Thomas Mahon and the Trees of Strokestown Park.
In 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.
Members are free, simply bring your membership card on the day.
Tickets available here
Other events happening around the country for Tree Week here

Tree Folklore for Children
2023-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Strokestown Park
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.
Learn about the challenges posed by deforestation and invasive species like Japanese Knotweed. A relaxed, short walking tour suitable for all ages.
Members are free, simply bring your membership card.
Tickets are available here.
Other events happening around the country for Tree Week here.

Woodland Café Sessions
2023-03-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Woodland Café, Strokestown Park
Join us on the 19th of March for our Woodland Café sessions Featuring Fiachra Guihen.
Fiachra Guihen is an acclaimed local harpist who will be performing between 1 pm and 4 pm in the Woodland Café.
There is no charge, simply come enjoy your Mother’s day in the beautiful Woodland Café at Strokestown Park.

Glass Display by Artist Emma Bourke
2023-02-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Strokestown Park
A 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 071-9633013.

A 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.
Emma 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.
During 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.

A 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.
The exhibition runs at the National Famine Museum until March 2023.

Galentine's Day At Strokestown Park
2023-02-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Woodland Café, Strokestown Park
Galentine’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 quality time with your besties over a feast of sweet and savory treats, you may even fancy a glass of prosecco!
Featuring live music during afternoon tea by Green bird, a folk trio that captivates listeners with their glorious soundscapes and songs.
Booking In Advance Essential!
Ticket: €25.00 inc Afternoon Tea with Prosecco
€20.00 inc Afternoon Tea without Prosecco
Tickets Available here
