Devonshire Day – Sunday 7th April 2024

  • Historical talk on Lismore Castle by the Head Butler
  • Tour of the Gardens by the Head Gardener
  • Including Devonshire Cream Tea in Lismore Castle

Location: Lismore Castle.

Tours start at:

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Tickets: €25.00

Further information: +353-86-3618264 – Early booking essential.


With kind permission by Lord & Lady Burlington.

Cancellation of Tomi Reichental Event

The Lismore Immrama Festival of Travel Writing committee regret that due to an unexpected family crisis, Tomi Reichental is unable to attend on Sunday morning at Lismore Heritage Centre.

We are offering an alternative presentation on Sunday morning at the scheduled time 11.00am, Lara Marlowe has very kindly offered to present her Saturday talk as demand was very high for Lara and it will give more people a chance to hear her.

To anyone who has already purchased a ticket to hear Tomi, if you would like to attend Lara instead, please email us and let us know as your Tomi ticket will be valid for Lara. Email us at: info@lismoreimmrama.com to confirm your attendance.

Otherwise you will be refunded via Eventbrite if we don’t hear from you.

Regards,

Niamh
Sec. Immrama Festival

Immrama Set For June 15th – 18th, 2023

Immrama will be back this year on June 15th – 18th, 2023. The programme is now online.

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Devonshire Day – Mother’s Day Sunday, March 19th 2023

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Devonshire Cream Tea will be served for ‘Devonshire Day’ on Mother’s Day Sunday, March 19th, 2023 at Lismore Castle in County Waterford. The event has become a perennial at the castle, with guests served Devonshire cream tea in the Pugin Room under the guidance of the duke of Devonshire’s butler, Denis Nevin, who will also give a talk on the castle’s history. This will be followed by a guided tour of the gardens by the head gardener.

Booking Details
Devonshire cream tea and tours take place at 11.30am, 12.40pm, 1.50pm, 3.00pm and 4.10pm. Entrance is by ticket only.

Tickets cost €25 (booking fee not included)

Devonshire Day

Immrama Returns On The 16th – 19th June, 2022

Immrama will be back this year on the 16th – 19th June, 2022. We hope to announce the lineup shortly.

In the meantime, we have our Devonshire Day at Lismore Castle on March 27th 2022. Devonshire Cream Tea will be served & followed by a talk on the history of Lismore Castle and a tour of Lismore Castle Gardens.

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Devonshire Day – Mother’s Day Sunday, March 22nd 2020

Devonshire Cream Tea will be served for ‘Devonshire Day’ on Mother’s Day Sunday, March 22nd 2020 at Lismore Castle in County Waterford. The event has become a perennial at the castle, with guests served Devonshire cream tea in the Pugin Room under the guidance of the duke of Devonshire’s butler, Denis Nevin, and also given a guided tour of the gardens by the head gardener.

Booking Details
Devonshire cream tea and tours take place at 11.30am, 12.40pm, 1.50pm, 3.00pm and 4.10pm. Entrance is by ticket only.

To make enquiries or bookings, contact Donal: 058 53803

Tickets cost €25

Garden Highlights
The Lower Garden was formerly known as the ‘Pleasure Grounds’ and is spectacular in the springtime. A number of camellia, rhododendron‘s and some particularly magnificent magnolias can be found here. There has been extensive planting over the last number of years and the gardens are being constantly refined and improved. The walls surrounding the garden date from the early 18th century and have been planted with roses such as Francis E, Lester, Bobbie James, Rambling Rector to name but a few. The Lower Garden also boasts some spectacular sculptures by well-known artists Eilis O’Connell, Anthony Gormley and Marzia Colonna.

The Upper Garden is one of the few Jacobean gardens to survive in anything like its original form. The first Earl of Cork helped by his gardener John built a high surrounding wall and a raised terrace terminated at either end by turrets. The Central Walk, which is between the herbaceous borders, is backed by yew hedges and was laid in dramatic alignment on the Pain spire of the Anglican Cathedral. The hedges provide a suitable background for the herbaceous borders as one walks towards the top terrace. Located here are some artistic works by Bridget McCrum, Simon Thomas, Emily Young and Edwin Whitney Smith.

The fundraiser is organised by the Immrama Festival of Travel Writing committee. The use of the castle and gardens for the fundraiser is by permission of the owner of Lismore Castle, the Duke of Devonshire.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we won’t be holding an Immrama Festival in 2020. We expect to be back in action in 2021.

The Immrama Committee want to let you know  due to unforeseen circumstances, we won’t be holding an Immrama Festival in 2020. We expect to be back in action in 2021.

We will be holding our Immrama Annual Quiz and Devonshire Day. Your support for these events would be greatly appreciated.

Devonshire Day – Sunday March 22nd, 2020

The annual tradition of taking Devonshire cream tea in one of the country’s most renowned castles resumes in the month ahead when guests will have a chance to enjoy afternoon tea and tour award-winning gardens.

This year’s Devonshire Day takes place at Lismore Castle on Sunday March 22nd, 2020, surrounded by the landmark’s spring gardens.

Fundraising Table Quiz – Friday January 24th 2020

A fundraising table quiz will take place at Ballyrafter House Hotel on Friday January 24th 2020 at 8.30pm. Tables of four, €40 per table. You can book a table by emailing: info@lismoreimmrama.com or Contact: Niamh +353(86)3618264 or just turn up on the night.

Devonshire Day – March 31st, 2019

The annual tradition of taking Devonshire cream tea in one of the country’s most renowned castles resumes in the month ahead when guests will have a chance to enjoy afternoon tea and tour award-winning gardens.

This year’s Devonshire Day takes place at Lismore Castle on Sunday, March 31st, surrounded by the landmark’s spring gardens

Thanks to all our sponsors, without whom Immrama would not be possible.

About Lismore Immrama

Immrama is held in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland, on a weekend in June each year since 2003. Immrama has been dedicated to the art of Travel Writing, Good Music, and Fine Entertainment since its inception. Over the centuries many people have made journeys to and from Lismore and we hope that you will enjoy your lmmram in Lismore.

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