Strokestown Park

11/10/2026

Footsteps & Folklore on the National Famine Way

This Samhain, step onto the National Famine Way at dusk for Footsteps & Folklore, an intimate, atmospheric gathering of storytelling and traditional music, inspired by the Schools’ Collection.

🎶An evening of stories, music and folklore, created to stay with you long after you leave.

Suitable for adults & children aged 10+

Taking place at 3 locations along the National Famine Way

⏰Sat Oct 24th at 5.30pm
📍Strokestown Park, Co. Roscommon

⏰Sun Oct 25th at 5.30pm
📍Mosstown Harbour, Co. Longford

⏰Mon Oct 26th at 5.30pm
📍Coolnahy Harbour, Co. Westmeath

🎟 To book tickets, or for more information
https://strokestownpark.rezgo.com/details/438601/footsteps-folklore-on-the-national-famine-way-at-samhain

09/10/2026

VOICES OF THE FAMINE WAY | VOLUME 4 | EQUINE CATHEDRAL

In Volume 4, Sabrina Brady, Events Coordinator at Strokestown Park, takes us inside the remarkable vaulted stables, once nicknamed the Equine Cathedral.

Built alongside the house in the 1740s, the stables were designed by renowned architect Richard Cassels. Their elegant Italianate columns reflect the architectural grandeur of the estate, while inscriptions left by workers offer glimpses into the lives of those who lived and worked here.

But behind the beauty of this space lies a more complex history. While fine horses were housed within these walls, people living beyond the estate faced very different conditions.

Sabrina explores this striking contrast, reminding us that the history of these places is not just about architectural beauty, but also about the inequalities and parallel lives that shaped Ireland’s past.

Voices Along the Famine Way shares the stories of the places, people and histories that help us understand our shared past.

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09/10/2026

The Vaulted Stables at Strokestown Park is all set up and ready to go for the opening of Strokestown TradFest 🎶

Please note this event is now sold out.

Follow at Strokestown Ccé to see all the fantastic music events and workshops taking place in Strokestown over the weekend.

09/10/2026

The Garden team have been busy preparing no-dig beds for the delicious strawberries that have thrived in the Slip Garden for many years.

Among the varieties is the Royal Sovereign strawberry, one of the oldest varieties, known for its wonderfully sweet flavour. 🍓

By using the no-dig method, the team are helping to preserve soil health, creating the ideal conditions to grow stronger, healthier plants. 🌿

08/10/2026

🎃 Halloween is coming to Roscommon! 👻

Here’s some of what’s happening around the county:

🍂 Halloween at Strokestown Park
Follow the Samhain Self-Guided Trail through the Serpentine Woodlands daily from 23 October to 1 November. For something a little spookier, the After Dark House Tour takes place on Sunday 1 November at 7pm and is suitable for ages 16+.

🎃 Lough Spookey at Lough Key Forest & Activity Park
Lough Key is getting spooky from 24 October to 1 November, with family activities, spooky characters, STEM workshops, creepy crafts and plenty of Halloween surprises throughout the mid-term break.

👻 Halloween Family Fun at Willowbrook Glamping & Hideaways
There’s plenty happening from 24 to 31 October, including Halloween discos, kids’ art classes, ghost stories around the fire, a Halloween movie night and an Art & Nature Camp.

🦇 Origins of Samhain at Rathcroghan Visitor Centre
Discover the birthplace of Samhain with a special guided visit to the entrance of Oweynagat, the Cave of the Cats. Seasonal tours run 27 October to 6 November, Monday to Friday at 12pm and 2pm.

🐴 Halloween Horse Riding Camp at Roscommon Equestrian Centre
Get into the Halloween spirit on horseback with a three-day riding camp running 27 to 29 October, from 10:30am to 2:30pm.

🔥 The Mórrígan Samhain Procession, Roscommon Town
Head to Roscommon Town Square on Friday 30 October, from 6pm to 7pm, as fire, drumming, lanterns and community performances bring Samhain to life in the heart of the town.

Whether you’re planning a family day out or making the most of the October Bank Holiday, there’s plenty happening across Roscommon this Halloween.

👻 Discover more events and ideas at visitroscommon.ie

08/10/2026

Everyone at Strokestown Park would like to extend our best wishes to Strokestown CCÉ and everyone involved in the organisation of Strokestown TradFest.

🎶 Strokestown TradFest starts tomorrow, 9th October with the official opening in the Vaulted Stables at Strokestown Park.
This opening event is now fully booked.

The festival brings a weekend of traditional Irish music, culture and community to Strokestown, with sessions, workshops, performances and plenty happening around the town.

📅 9–11 October 2026
📍 Strokestown, Co. Roscommon
For the latest updates and full programme, follow Strokestown Ccé

08/10/2026

This Samhain, experience an evening of stories, music and folklore on the National Famine Way.

As dusk falls, Footsteps & Folklore brings storytelling, traditional music, folklore and keening together in an intimate, atmospheric evening inspired by the traditions and stories of the past.

Taking place across three evenings in three locations:

📍 Strokestown Park, Co. Roscommon — Saturday 24 October
📍 Mosstown Harbour, Co. Longford — Sunday 25 October
📍 Coolnahay Harbour, Co. Westmeath — Monday 26 October

🕠 5:30 pm
🎟️ €5 + booking fee
⏱️ Approximately 60 minutes
👥 Maximum 30 people per performance
👨‍👩‍👧 Suitable for adults and children aged 10+

The performance takes place in an outdoor marquee, so please dress appropriately for the weather.

Places are limited and advance booking is required.

🎟️ BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW: https://strokestownpark.rezgo.com/details/438601/footsteps-folklore-on-the-national-famine-way-at-samhain



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07/10/2026

Autumn light fills the pantry at Strokestown Park House 🍂✨

Step inside and discover the stories of this historic house on a guided tour, available daily at 12pm and 2pm. Prebooking advised.

06/10/2026

The wild mushrooms are visible all around the Strokestown Park Estate at this time of year 🍄
They play an important role in the ecosystem of the Woodlands at Strokestown Park.

05/10/2026