Events

The Irish Georgian Society's extensive events programme is open to all members with activities including lectures, architectural tours and parties. Our day tours and weekend trips specialise in giving access to notable buildings, interiors and gardens not usually open to the public and run throughout Ireland and abroad. Events are organised in Dublin with others arranged by our Chapters elsewhere in Ireland, London and the United States.

Refund Policy
Refunds are not available:
a) for any event costing €20 or less
b) when a place is cancelled less then ten working days before the event
c) where the IGS has had to bear the cost of a ticket and has been unable to resell it.
If you are eligble for a refund, please contact the offie; otherwise we will treat your payment as a donation.
For those tickets eligible for a cancellation refund, an administration fee of 20% of the ticket price will be charged.

March 2010

OctoberSaturday17/10/200909:15

Tour of Medical Dublin

IGS Committee Member, Johnnie McCoy, has organised a tour of Medical Dublin on Saturday 17th October.

OctoberTuesday27/10/200919:00

Martello Towers

Martello towers are probably the most identifiable Georgian period fortification in the world and, the Irish towers are an early design experiment in an architectural form that would spread to five continents. This talk discusses the architectural origins, design, and changing attitudes to Martello towers.

NovemberSaturday07/11/200912:00

Visit to Clandeboye, Co. Down

Afternoon visit to Clandeboye Estate, organised by IGS member Kathryn McDowell.

NovemberWednesday11/11/200911:00

Guinness, St. James's Gate Brewery Tour

In celebration of Guinness’s 250th anniversary, we are holding an architectural tour of the St. James’s Gate brewery and of the Guinness Storehouse.

NovemberSaturday14/11/200911:30

Private visit to Temple House, Sligo

Organised by John Coleman, Wendy Lyons and Sarah O’Beirne. Mid morning visit to Temple House in Ballymote, Co. Sligo kindly hosted by Roderick and Helena Percival, followed by lunch in the house.

NovemberWednesday25/11/200919:00

Quirky Irish Houses

Robert O'Byrne, Irish Georgian Society board member, will give an illustrated talk, Quirky Irish Houses, in connection with his newly published book Romantic Irish Homes.

NovemberFriday27/11/200919:00

Drinks in No. 8 Percy Place, Dublin 2

Hosted by Victoria Browne, YIGs and young members of the Kildare Street Club and University Club are invited for drinks.

DecemberThursday03/12/200919:00

Irish Palladianism

Among the greatest cultural achievements of this country are its eighteenth century classical buildings. The Italian Renaissance culminated architecturally in the work of Andrea Palladio, whose mid-16th century villas and civic buildings for the gentry of Vicenza became the main inspiration for architects and owners of 18th century Ireland.

DecemberWednesday09/12/200920:00

Michael Stapleton: 'Our Dublin Adam?'

Dr. Conor Lucey, specialist in neo-Classical interiors, will give a talk on stuccodore Michael Stapleton.

DecemberSaturday12/12/200916:30

Christmas Party

Dr. Robert MacCarthy, Dean of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, will very kindly host members and friends of the IGS for our 2009 Christmas party in St. Patrick’s Deanery in Kevin Street, Dublin.

DecemberThursday17/12/200920:30

Birr Chapter Christmas Party

The Birr Chapter's annual Christmas party will take place in Birr Castle, on Thursday 17th December at 8.30pm, and will be kindly hosted by Lord & Lady Rosse.

JanuaryTuesday12/01/201019:00

Irish Collectors on the Grand Tour

This lecture by Dr. Nicola Figgis, will examine the collecting of works of art on the Grand Tour, for the embellishment of newly built mansions in Ireland.

FebruaryTuesday02/02/201012:45

Conserving your Dublin Townhouse conservation course - special offer for all 12 lectures

The Irish Georgian Society has assembled a team of leading conservation experts to deliver a conservation course on the understanding and care of Dublin's historic houses.

FebruaryTuesday02/02/201013:00

Conserving your Dublin Townhouse: My house is a protected structure; what does that mean?

As part of our 12 week lunchtime conservation course Conserving your Dublin Townhouse, Jacqui Donnelly, architect with the Architectural Heritage Advisory Unit, Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, will give a talk on 'My house is a protected structure what does that mean?' From 1.00pm to 2.00pm

FebruaryTuesday09/02/201013:00

Conserving your Dublin Townhouse: Grant aid; how to apply & what to consider?

As part of our 12 week lunchtime conservation course Conserving your Dublin Townhouse, Carl Raftery, Conservation Research Officer, Dublin City Council, will give a talk on 'Grant aid; how to apply & what to consider?'

FebruaryWednesday10/02/201019:00

Desmond Guinness Scholarship Lecture

Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. Please contact the office if you require further information.

FebruarySaturday13/02/201010:00

Day in Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1

IGS Committee member and resident, Karin O’Flanagan whose M.U.B.C. subject thesis is Mountjoy Square, will conduct a tour of the Mountjoy Square area.

FebruarySaturday13/02/201018:00

Palm Beach Reception & Lecture

Lady Eliza Pakenham will give a talk on Ghosts in the Attic, which will tell the story of the exploits and precocupations of an aristocratic family at the time of the Napoleonic Wars. A cocktail reception will preceed the lecture.

FebruaryTuesday16/02/201013:00

Conserving your Dublin Townhouse: Historic bricks; their history, significance & conservation

As part of our 12 week lunchtime conservation course Conserving your Dublin Townhouse, Susan Roundtree, Senior Architect, Dublin City Council, will give a talk on 'Historic bricks; their history, significance & conservation'. From 1.00pm to 2.00pm

FebruaryTuesday16/02/201019:00

The relevance of Vernacular Architecture in the 21st Century

Lecture by Fidelma Mullane on Ireland's vernacular architecture which remains an undervalued aspect of our environment. Please note that this lecture has been rescheduled from Wednesday 3rd March to Tuesday 16th February.

FebruaryTuesday23/02/201013:00

Conserving your Dublin Townhouse: Historic gardens; their history, significane & conservation

As part of our 12 week lunchtime conservation course Conserving your Dublin Townhouse, Belinda Jupp, Historic Gardens Consultant, will give a talk on 'Historic gardens; their history, significance & conservation'

FebruaryThursday25/02/201000:00

Mrs. Delany and Her Circle - Private View & Curator's Talk

Members will have the opportunity to view the Mrs. Delany and Her Circle exhibition in the Sir John Soane Museum in private, preceded by a short talk from exhibition curator Dr. Jerzy Kierkuc-Bielinski.

FebruarySaturday27/02/201012:30

Journal Launch & Limerick Tour

The launch of Irish Architectural and Decorative Studies Vol No XII will be held in the heart of Georgian Limerick and will be preceded by a walking tour with Judith Hill, architect and architectural historian.

FebruarySunday28/02/201014:00

Barry Lyndon, a film screening

The Cork Chapter will screen the film Barry Lyndon, based on the novel by W.M. Thackeray, in Kilbrogan House, Bandon.

MarchTuesday02/03/201013:00

Conserving your Dublin Townhouse: Historic windows; their history, significance & conservation

As part of our 12 week lunchtime conservation course Conserving your Dublin Townhouse, Nessa Roche, Architectural Advisor, Architectural Heritage Advisory Unit, Department of Environment, Heritage & Local Government, will give a talk on 'Historic windows; their history, significance & conservation'.

MarchMonday08/03/201020:30

Annual General Meeting

The Birr Chapter's Annual General Meeting will be held in Dooley's Hotel, Birr, Co. Offaly. For further information please email Clodagh Dowley, dowley@eircom.net

MarchTuesday09/03/201013:00

Conserving your Dublin Townhouse: Historic ironwork; its history, significance & conservation

As part of our 12 week lunchtime conservation course Conserving your Dublin Townhouse, Ali Davey, Head of Technical Outreach & Education, Historic Scotland, will give a talk on 'Historic ironwork; its history, significance & conservation'.

MarchSaturday13/03/201000:00

Morning Walk of Palmerstown, Co. Dublin

John Holohan will take a group on a walking tour of Old Palmerstown village, Co. Dublin.

MarchThursday18/03/201019:00

Saint Patrick's Day Party and Annual Events Review

Our venue for this year's Saint Patrick's Day Party and Annual Review is Lettsom House, home of The Medical Society of London.

MarchTuesday23/03/201013:00

Conserving your Dublin Townhouse: Historic house decoration; its history, significance & conservation

As part of our 12 week lunchtime conservation course Conserving your Dublin Townhouse, Richard Ireland, historic paint & plasterwork conservation consultant, will give a talk on 'Historic house decoration; its history, significance & conservation.

MarchWednesday24/03/201014:00

Trinity Walking Tour, Dublin

Dr. Patricia McCarthy will lead a group of YIGs to see some exceptional Trinity buildings, including the Museum building and Library on an afternoon tour.

MarchSaturday27/03/201000:00

Day Tour to Kells & Headfort, Co. Meath

Led by Professor Kevin B. Nowlan and John R. Redmill, this tour will take in one of the most important mediaeval towns in Ireland and Headfort House where members will have the chance to see the recently restored Robert Adam 'Eating Parlor'.

MarchTuesday30/03/201013:00

Conserving your Dublin Townhouse: Historic plasterwork; its history, significance & conservation

As part of our 12 week lunchtime conservation course Conserving your Dublin Townhouse, Andrew Smith, historic plasterwork consultant, will give a talk on 'Historic plasterwork; its history, significance & conservation'.

AprilTuesday06/04/201013:00

Conserving your Dublin Townhouse: A stitch in time saves nine; the importance of preventative maintenance

As part of our 12 week lunchtime conservation course Conserving your Dublin Townhouse, Frank Keohane, Associate, Paul Arnold Architects, will give a talk on 'A stitch in time saves nine'; the importance of preventative maintenance.

AprilTuesday13/04/201013:00

Conserving your Dublin Townhouse: Dublin wallpapers; their history, significance & conservation

As part of our 12 week lunchtime conservation course Conserving your Dublin Townhouse, David Skinner, historic wallpaper consultant, will give a talk on 'Dublin wallpapers; their history, significance & conservation'. From 1.00pm to 2.00pm

AprilSaturday17/04/201000:00

Weekend Visit to Banbury and Aynho Area

The London Chapter has organised a weekend tour on Saturday 17th April and Sunday 18th April touring North Oxfordshire, sometimes referred to as "Banburyshire", visiting some of the splendid country houses of the area.

AprilTuesday20/04/201013:00

Conserving your Dublin Townhouse: Energy efficiency in historic houses

As part of our 12 week lunchtime conservation course Conserving your Dublin Townhouse, Paul Arnold, Principal, Paul Arnold Architects, will give a talk on 'Energy efficiency in historic houses'.

AprilSaturday24/04/201009:45

Day Tour

The Cork Chapter have organised a day trip taking in The Towers at Ballysaggartmore, St. Carthage's Cathedral, Lismore and Salterbridge House & Garden.

AprilTuesday27/04/201015:00

Conserving your Dublin Townhouse: Keeping the water out & what to do when the water gets in

As part of our 12 week lunchtime conservation course Conserving your Dublin Townhouse, Lisa Edden, consultant structural engineer, will give a talk on 'Keeping the water out & what to do when the water gets in'.

AprilThursday29/04/201000:00

Gardens, Houses and Museums of the Riviera 29th April to 4th May

Enjoy the May bank holiday weekend visiting some of the South of France's best known and most beautiful gardens stretching from Grasse to Menton and across the border into Italy including such highlights a the Chateau de Gourdon high above Grasse, and the Royal Palace of Monaco.

MaySaturday22/05/201000:00

20-Ghost Club Tour of the East Midlands

Robert Jennings is again arranging our annual trip with the magnificent Rolls-Royces of the 20-Ghost Club which will take place from Saturday 22nd to Monday 24th May. The tour will be mainly in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.

JuneThursday17/06/201018:30

Summer Drinks Party

Nick Whitaker has very generously offered to host our Summer Drinks Party at his North London home in Islington.

JulyThursday01/07/201009:00

Day Visit to Kent

Our day visit to Kent will include a tour of Knole with Lord Sackville, Darnley Mausoleum, some of the gardne buildings at Cobham Hall and Owletts, the former home of Sir Herbert Baker.