Neighbours Talk

Once the 19th century home of Edward Cecil Guinness, esteemed brewer, philanthropist and art connoisseur, Farmleigh House now provides premier accommodation for visiting dignitaries and guests of the nation. Farmleigh House & Estate hosts a variety of cultural events and exhibitions throughout the year.

Farmleigh House OPW

This talk is presented as part of the Culture Date with Dublin 8 festival

Farmleigh House & Estate

Culture Date with Dublin 8

This annual neighbourhood festival celebrates the culture, history and heritage of Dublin 8 and encourages people who live in and visit the area to explore everything that Dublin 8 has to offer. The programme of events includes walks, talks and much more!

Who were some of Edward Cecil Guinness' neighbours?Learn about a jilted heiress and a young boy who became a famous English statesman. A gentleman whose half-brother was a notorious dictator and a newspaper tycoon who was once described “as the greatest man that ever walked down Fleet street.” An Englishman who was “honourably” mentioned in one of the Dubliners most popular songs and a religious order who gave music lessons to the Guinness children.The Culture Date with Dublin 8 programme launches on April 9th. Tickets will be available to book from 1pm on April 9th.

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