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Castle Activity

12/09/2026

Ceramics Work – Surface Decoration

Come along to beautiful Ardgillan Castle and make a flat ceramic piece of your...

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Castle Activity

05/09/2026

Junior da Vincis Art & Craft Course

Junior da Vincis is starting here this September! A creative 6-week art and craft...

John Hinde Postcard Talk NHW 2026

Castle Activity

22/08/2026

John Hinde Postcards of North Dublin Talk – National Heritage Week 2026

Balbriggan Historical Society have invited James Scannell to Ardgillan Castle to give a fascinating...

Tom Reilly Demesne Walking Tour

20/08/2026

Ardgillan Demesne Walking Tour with Tom Reilly

Join tour guide, Tom Reilly, for a captivating walking tour through the beautiful Ardgillan...

Guided Garden Tour NHW 2026

19/08/2026

Guided Garden Tour – National Heritage Week 2026

GUIDED GARDEN TOUR - FREE EVENT As part of National Heritage Week 2026, join...

Ogham Stone Writing Workshop for Kids NHW

Castle Activity

17/08/2026

Ogham Stone Writing Workshop for Kids

Connect with Irelands Rich Heritage As part of National Heritage Week, children aged 6...

Trad Music In Drawing Room hands holding Accordion

Castle Activity

16/08/2026

TRAD MUSIC IN THE DRAWING ROOM – National Heritage Week 2026

Join us for an afternoon of Traditional Irish Music at the castle with Eoin,...

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Castle Activity

16/08/2026

Book of Kells Style Writing Workshop

Illuminated Letters Workshop: create your name inspired by the book of Kells Discover the...

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Castle Activity

15/08/2026

Marianne Taylor Living History Tours -National Heritage Week 2026

Step back in time and experience Ardgillan Castle through the eyes of one of...

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Castle Activity

13/08/2026

4 Week Ceramics Handbuilding Course

Beginner and Intermediate Handbuilding Lessons Discover the joy of creating with clay in this...

For 6 - 9 Years Old

Castle Activity

10/08/2026

CREATIVE KIDS SUMMER ART CAMP

Magical Summer Art Camp Unleash your child’s creativity at our magical Summer Art Camp...

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Everyday

Castle Tours

Ardgillan Castle is open all year round offering visitors the opportunity to visit an...

playground play boat at Ardgillan Castle

Everyday

Playground

The FUNTASTIC state-of-the-art playground has over 30 pieces of play equipment to enjoy from cradle...

Fairy trail seasonal Insta

Everyday

An Ghrian Summer Fairy Tree Trail

SUMMER has arrived and our fairies are enjoying all that it brings. Families are...

The Ravenous Beast bookmark

Everyday

The Ravenous Beast - Storywalk

Set in the beautiful location of Ardgillan Castle & Demesne, which boasts spectacular views,...

Sculpture at Ardgillan Castle Gallery

Everyday

Ardgillan Exhibitions

Come and see the latest artist exhibitions from local and visiting artists

Discover Exhibitions

Ardgillan 5k Parkrun people running on castle path

Saturday 9:30

Ardgillan 5k Parkrun

Ardgillan 5K park run on every Saturdays at 9.30am. Ardgillan Parkrun has been going...