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DUBLINS ONLY URBAN FARM amid an oasis of ornate gardens and stunning
grounds, complimented by a delicious restaurant, and extensive cultural and
educational programmes. A perfect day out for all the family only a few
minutes from Dundrum Town Centre; Airfield is a working farm complete with
an assortment of cows, goats, sheep, horses, geese, pigs and hens! Stroll
around, relax and enjoy the magnificent old world atmosphere of Airfield's
walled gardens with many rare and unusual plants. Pause for lunch in our
lovely restaurant or browse in our gift shop.
Contact details:
Airfield, Upper Kilmacud Road Dundrum, Dublin 14
Opening Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am-5 pm ; Sunday & Bank Holidays 11
am-5 pm
Contact: Tel: 01 298 4301, Fax: 01 296 2832, Email: bookings@airfield.ie
/ www.airfield.ie
April / May Events
We have a fantastic line-up of concerts throughout April and May. First up
is a performance on Saturday 12th April by Eleanor McEvoy, described by
Maverick Magazine as a 'genuinely soulful singer'. On Thursday 24th April
Airfield is hosting a concert by singer, song-writer Eithne Ní Chatháin.
Eithne will be singing Seán Nós, playing fiddle and performing her own
original compositions with piano and guitar. Gerald Peregrine will be
playing a collection of popular cello classics at Airfield on Saturday 17th
May. And on Saturday 24th May we have a performance by the Delmaine String
Quartet.
We have a number of celebrations for May this year including A May Day
Evening with Des Geraghty & Friends on Thursday 1st May. Come along for an
evening of music, dance, readings and chat to celebrate Labour Day. And on
Sunday 4th May Airfield will be hosting A Celebration of Bealtaine for the
whole family. There will be games on the farm, story telling, face painting,
May Bush decorating, a giant Céilí and much more.
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Jennie Moran - A Space That Gives You The Possibility To Think Something Else
An exhibition of projects and thoughts accumilated during the Airfield Residency
13th - 26th June, Opening Reception Thursday 12th June 6pm Airfield, Dundrum.
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Airfield Presents
'Welcoming in the May-O'
An Irish celebration of May Day from Celtic times to the modern Labour
Movement
Des Geraghty & The Liffey Banks
with Sibéal Davitt & Lorcán Mac Mathúna
Music, talk, Sean nós dancing and singing, traditional music and labour
songs.
'Give us bread and give us roses'
Advance booking highly recommended for this popular event.
Thursday 1st May, 8pm
Tickets EUR15/EUR12 concession
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A Celebration of Bealtaine for all the family
Bealtaine was always a celebration in the Irish calendar which ushered in
the wonderful summer season; it was a time fun, marriages, romance, and
parties! We are throwing a big party at Airfield because for us, May Day
marks the beginning the farm being at its most lustrous, the animals have
green grass to eat, the butter and milk are in abundance; let's celebrate
with a big Irish style hooley!
Story telling
May Bush Decorating and tales
A giant Céilí
Face Painting
Art Workshops
Nature Trail
Sunday 4th May 12.00-4.00 Ticket included in entry fee to the walk
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