At Christmas Farmleigh really comes into its own and puts on a wonderful programme of seasonal events. The surrounding, the decoration, the music and the special events planned for the holiday season will get even the most ardent cynic into Christmas mood!

For children there are Magic Shows and Puppet Shows as well as Christmas Tales from Storytellers from all over Ireland. Outside all the family can enjoy Horse and Carriage Rides and a Live Crib and there is a Children’s Christmas Room in the house.

You can stock up with lots of tasty Christmas goodies at the weekend Food Market while listening to Festive Choirs singing Carols.

If you are not in Ireland at Christmas, Farmleigh is open throughout the year with a varied programme of music, drama and outdoor events, but do check the website for event times and get there in good time, it is extremely popular.

Note that Farmleigh is also used as the State guesthouse, where visiting heads of state and other dignitaries stay while in Ireland. For this reason it may be closed to the public for several days at a time, so it’s important to check the website before you visit. 

Sunday 3rd of December 2024
10am – 5pm Christmas food & Craft Markets – Farmyard
10am – 5pm Festive Crib – Outdoors
12 pm, 1.45 pm & 3.30 pm Christmas Puppet show, with Custard Pie Puppets – Cowshed theatre
12.45 pm, 2.30 pm & 4.15pm Storytelling for Children, with Billy Teare and Kathleen O’Sullivan – The Old Kitchen
12 pm – 2pm Live Music in the Christmas Markets, with Kevin Butler – Markets
12pm – 4pm Festive Barbershop Melodies, with the Mellowchords – Outdoors
1pm – 4pm Horse & Carriage Rides – Outdoors