Phoenix Park, Dublin, D15 TD50,
t. (+353) (0)1 8155914, www.farmleigh.ie, farmleighguides@opw.ie
An estate of 78 acres situated to the northwest
of Dublin’s Phoenix Park, Farmleigh is
a historic house and former home of the
Guinness family. It also provides accommodation
for State guests and visiting dignitaries.
Farmleigh is a unique representation
of its heyday, the Edwardian period, and
houses important artworks and furnishings,
as well as the Benjamin Iveagh collection
of rare books, bindings and manuscripts in
the Library. The extensive pleasure grounds feature walled and sunken gardens
and scenic lakeside walks. Farmleigh Gallery hosts exciting contemporary art
exhibitions year round.
Open: 7 days a weeks from 10am – 5pm; Farmleigh Gallery: Tue – Sun/Bank
Holiday Mon. from 10am to 5pm.