LECTURE 2 Monday, 24 November 8.00 pm
Paula Lalor (MaynoothUniversity)
Queen Victoria’s visits to Irish Country Houses 1849-61 with particular reference to Carton House
Carton House the home of the FitzGeralds, premier Dukes of Ireland, was among the select few Irish Country Houses visited by Victoria on her first three visits to these shores. The extravagant preparations and renovations, the lavish spending and frenzied excitement surrounding these visits was unlike anything ever seen in Ireland before and would never again be repeated.
Light refreshments served from 7.15 pm
Admission fee: €10.00. See booking details below.
Christmas Lecture Reminder
Professor Christopher Ridgway’s Christmas lecture will take place on 11 December at 7.15 pm (please note earlier time) followed by optional dinner in The Gold Saloon and Drawing Room. For full details of this and remaining lectures please see the attached.
Admission fee for lecture only is €10 or
€50 for the lecture and dinner in The Gold Saloon & Drawing Room.
As numbers for dinner are limited, places must be booked and paid for in advance. Seating in the Gold Saloon will be filled on a first come, first served basis
Enquiries for all lectures and Christmas dinner to Carton House only
Telephone: (01) 6517708
Email: sales@cartonhouse.com