Special Christmas event and opening at Emo Court, Co. Laois

The Office of Public Works are pleased to announce that Emo Court will be open for a festive Christmas event on 14 and 15 December. Following on from the very popular event last year this year’s event promises to be even better.

Visitors will have the opportunity of a free tour of some of the Ground Floor rooms. These rooms have been refurbished and presented in the style of the late 1700s and early 1800s when the Portarlington Family resided there. This comes ahead of the planned reopening of Emo Court to visitors from Spring 2025.

The Ground Floor interior will be beautifully decorated for Christmas and visitors will be able to enjoy festive music as they walk through the House. The Grounds, and formal gardens, which visitors are free to explore, will be also transformed into a magical winter wonderland.

Join us for festive fun, food, beverages and musical entertainment for all the family to enjoy. For more information please see below and on heritageireland.ie.

Saturday 14 December

• 1:00- 2:00 - Eleven harpists from Music Generation Laois (Dining Room)
• 2:00-3:00 – Performance by Ukrainian Choir
• 3:00-4:00 – Piano Recital by Dr Fulham as he takes us back to the many memories of parties held in Emo Court and his time with Major Cholmeley Harrison
• 4:00-5:00 - Ukranian Choir Second Performance

Sunday 15 December

• 2:00-3:00 - Ukranian Choir performance
• 3:00-4:00 - Tatyana Vykhodtesva (Pianist - at the Laois School of Music.) will perform in the (Drawing Room)
• 4:00-5:00 - Grand Finale Performance by Timahoe Male Choir (fresh from their renowned performance at Electric Picnic)

OPW spokespersons are available for interview upon request to discuss the events. For further information please contact pressoffice@opw.ie

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