Queen Victoria's visits to Ireland 1849 - 1861

Cill Dara Historical Society's April Talk with Paula Lalor

Queen Victoria visited Ireland three times in the early part of her reign: firstly in 1849 during the Great Famine; again in 1853 when she attended the Exhibition of Art and Art Industry at Leinster Lawn, Dublin, and the third time in 1861 when the royal family stayed at Killarney. 

This talk examines the frenzied preparations preceding these visits, both in municipal and private venues. Close attention is paid to the few specially chosen private country houses on the royal party’s itinerary.

Come a little early and enjoy a cuppa etc. before the talk.

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