The standout family event of the month. Ruaille Buaille transforms the beautiful grounds of Lucan House into a full outdoor Music Village for Cruinniú na nÓg weekend. Expect live jazz from Barcelona, traditional Irish music from local school students, a newly commissioned WhistleBlast premiere, interactive sound installations, and Brazilian rhythm workshops for little ones. Completely free and suitable for all ages.
Visit ruaillebuaille.ie →Running since 1989, the Leixlip Festival is one of the most beloved local traditions in the area. Four days of live music across the June Bank Holiday weekend at The Courtyard Hotel, bringing together national headline acts and local favourites. Line-up to be announced — tickets move fast when they go on sale.
Watch leixlipfestival.com →Dr. Deirdre Cullen delivers an illustrated lecture on the 18th-century painted decorations in Castletown House’s famous Long Gallery — executed by English artist Charles Reuben Ryley in 1775–76. Presented by the OPW in association with The Castletown Foundation. Doors open 3pm, free parking on site.
Book on Eventbrite →Something a little different for a June evening — an Argentine tango social at the beautiful Aula Maxima in Maynooth, just minutes from Celbridge and Leixlip. A unique and atmospheric night out on the Co. Kildare calendar. Dancers and curious first-timers equally welcome.
Find out more →Ireland’s finest Palladian mansion is open all summer for guided tours and free parkland walks along the River Liffey. The biodiversity garden and fairy trail are a hidden gem for families. Pack a picnic and make an afternoon of it — one of the genuinely great free days out in the region.
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Events like these don’t happen everywhere. They happen here because this community makes them happen. If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Lucan, Celbridge, Leixlip or the wider Co. Kildare area — we’d love to have a conversation. No pressure, just honest local expertise from people who live and work here.