Events at Ballyfin
Throughout the year, Ballyfin hosts a curated selection of special events and seasonal experiences designed to celebrate the richness of Irish culture, cuisine, and the changing beauty of our estate.
Our Artist in Residency programme provides guests of Ballyfin a rare opportunity to witness the creative process first-hand, with the chance to observe each artist at work and engage in informal conversations throughout their stay. In collaboration with two distinguished galleries – Oliver Sears Gallery in Dublin and John Martin Gallery in London – the residency will welcome a curated selection of accomplished artists to stay and work at Ballyfin further enriching the estate’s artistic and cultural credentials.
Ballyfin Autumn Programme
Available from September to November
Celebrate the gentle arrival of autumn with Ballyfin’s curated collection of complimentary seasonal experiences. These experiences offer a memorable way to connect with nature and enjoy the charm of the season.
September Artist in Residence
Anne Magill: 10th - 14th September
Anne Magill grew up on a family farm on the Ards Peninsula in Northern Ireland. She soon gained international recognition for her dramatic, pared-back paintings and charcoal drawings.
Cos d'Estournel Wine Dinner
7th October
Ballyfin is delighted to host an exceptional wine dinner in collaboration with Cos d'Estournel. Enjoy a refined six-course tasting menu, each dish expertly paired with a distinguished selection of wines
October Artist in Residence
Sarah Iremonger: 19th-21st October
Sarah Iremonger has been working as a visual artist since the early 1990's. Early painted works were embedded in romantic and modernist traditions, with epic implications. She co-founded the Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork in 1985.
November Artist in Residence
Samuel Walsh: 8th-10th November
Samuel Walsh was born in Wimbledon, London in 1951.He studied at the Limerick School of Art & Design, LIT and subsequently took an MA in Fine Art (Painting) at the National College of Art and Design, Dublin.
Chapter One at Ballyfin
8th November
For one exclusive evening, Ballyfin’s Executive Head Chef, Richard Picard-Edwards will welcome 2** Michelin awarded chef Mickael Viljanen, Chef Patron of Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen to Ballyfin.
Château Mouton Rothschild Dinner
19th November
Ballyfin is delighted to host an exceptional wine dinner in collaboration with Château Mouton Rothschild. Enjoy a refined five-course tasting menu, each dish expertly paired with a distinguished selection of wines