The Glebe House and Gallery

25/10/2026

Important Notice:

The Glebe House, Gallery, Gardens and Tearooms will remain closed today Sunday 25th of October to faciliate the clean up of the damage caused by Storm Boelo.

We apologise for any inconvience this may cause.

We hope to re-open as normal tomorrow.

Thank you for your understanding.

23/10/2026

Important Notice:

Due to the status Orange weather warning issued by Met Eireann. The Glebe House, Gallery, Tearooms and Gardens will be closed to the public on Saturday 24th of October.

This is to ensure the safety and well being of all.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you

15/10/2026

Our key job is to manage and maintain the most important of Ireland’s historic buildings and heritage. We take meticulous care of the 780 heritage sites in our charge and at the 70 sites with visitor services, we work hard to present them to their best potential, making sure that we give visitors ...

13/10/2026

Important Notice:

Glebe House, Gallery and Gardens will be closed this Wednesday the 14th of October due to planned Industrial action.

The site will re-open on Thursday 15th of October at 10am.

We thank you for your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

05/10/2026

First Wednesday of the month - Free Admission:

Wednesday, 7th of October is the first Wednesday of the month, which means FREE entry to selected OPW Heritage sites including Glebe House.

Guided Tours are available from 11am - 4.00pm

Tearooms are open from 11am - serving delicious home bakes and light lunches.

A very warm welcome awaits - please share!

03/10/2026

Would you like to work in one of Ireland’s prestigious heritage sites? The Office of Public Works is currently seeking enthusiastic people to join our

30/09/2026

October Opening Hours:

Glebe Gallery open daily - 10am - 5pm
Exhibition Sympoiesis by Claire McLaughlin
Free Admission

Glebe House open daily - Guided Tours available from 11am - 4pm. Admission charge applies

Glebe Gardens open daily from dawn until dusk

Glebe Tearooms - Esther's Home Bakes
Open daily from 11am - serving light lunches and delicious home bakes.

For further information please email [email protected]

A warm welcome awaits

30/09/2026

Artist Talk: Victoria Lucas Glenveagh National Park Visitor Centre, Donegal, Ireland

Friday 2nd October 2026, 3pm

An artist's talk with Sheffield-based artist Victoria Lucas, marking the close of her three-week art residency with the Derek Hill Foundation, in partnership with

The Glebe House and Gallery Glenveagh National Park and Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny

Lucas's site-responsive practice moves across sculpture, photography, moving image and installation, in a way that translates direct physical encounters with landscape.

In this talk, Lucas will introduce her wider practice and key works before turning to 'Becoming-with Glenveagh the research developed during her art residency.

Drawing on field walks, 3D scans and archival research,she will share works-in-progress developed in direct response to the landscapes of Glenveagh, and reflect on what it means to become entangled with a place.

28/09/2026

23/09/2026

Artist Talk

Sunday 27th of September
At 3.00pm

Join artist Claire McLaughlin for a relaxed conversation as she discusses her current exhibition " Sympoiesis".

Claire will lead you through her creative process, background and inspiration behind her exhibition.

This talk is free and a warm welcome awaits.

The Tearooms will be open serving light lunches and delicious homebakes.

Artwork credit - Claire McLaughlin