King House

05/06/2026

King House presents a wonderful performance 'From the Danube to the Dodder’: Dialogues for Cello, Accordion & Violin featuring Adrian Mantu (cello), Dermot Dunne (accordion) & Sebastian Tegzesiu (violin).

Sunday June 14th at 2pm
Tickets; €10 / €5
www.visitkinghouse.com or call 087 144 4739

A vibrant and emotional musical journey that brings together the passion of tango, the elegance of classical music, and the freedom of contemporary expression.

Cellist Adrian Mantu, accordionist Dermot Dunne, and violinist Sebastian Tegzesiu join forces in It Takes Three to Tango — a dynamic trio that transcends genres and borders. Their program celebrates the dialogue between tradition and innovation through works by George Enescu, Constantin Dimitrescu, Ciprian Porumbescu, Niccolò Paganini, Astor Piazzolla, Turlough O’Carolan, Ina Boyle, Saint-Saëns, and Ennio Morricone.

Each piece reveals a different facet of musical storytelling — from the fiery rhythms of tango to the lyrical intimacy of chamber music — offering audiences an evening filled with virtuosity, emotion, and unexpected connections.

Adrian Mantu – Cello

Founding cellist of the ConTempo Quartet, Adrian Mantu is one of Ireland’s most active and respected performers and artistic leaders. Born in Romania and based in Galway, he has toured over 2,000 concerts worldwide, appearing on prestigious stages from Wigmore Hall to the Berliner Philharmonie. As an educator and cultural ambassador, he is dedicated to building bridges between communities through music, while his performances combine expressive depth with refined technical mastery.

Dermot Dunne – Accordion

Dermot Dunne is widely recognized as one of Ireland’s foremost accordionists, celebrated for his versatility and charismatic stage presence. His repertoire spans from classical transcriptions and contemporary compositions to traditional and world music collaborations. A frequent soloist with leading Irish orchestras and chamber ensembles, Dermot brings to every performance a rare mix of virtuosity, warmth, and spontaneity that captivates audiences.

Sebastian Tegzesiu – Violin

Romanian violinist Sebastian Tegzesiu is a distinguished performer and cultural leader, currently serving as the Manager of the Brașov Philharmonic. He is also the concertmaster of the same institution, having built a rich artistic career through solo, chamber, and orchestral projects across Europe. His playing is marked by expressive depth, elegance, and precision — qualities that reflect both his dedication to excellence and his commitment to fostering the cultural life of his community in Brașov.

Concert organized by: ICON Arts and UCIMR
Roscommon County Council

05/06/2026

Cultural Companions Event in King House
A musical performance by Ceol Binn Linn - nine musicians from Sligo.
Wednesday June 10th at 2pm
Tickets: €5 (call 087 144 4739)

Playing Irish music in arrangements influenced by Sean O’Riada, Na Filí and The Chieftains. This includes music by O’Carolan, airs, waltz tunes, the odd jig, hornpipe or reel and recitations of poetry along with one or two songs.

King House’s Spring / Autumn 2026 Cultural Companions Programme aims to enhance engagement with the arts among older audiences. This innovative initiative will feature a series of daytime events, taking place at the renowned historic and cultural venue King House. The programme will showcase talented performers from Roscommon and neighbouring counties, offering a diverse range of entertainment options for older audiences. Events will include drama, music, and talks, with ticket prices capped at a maximum of €5 for older people.

Each event will provide a unique opportunity for attendees to meet and mingle with fellow arts enthusiasts.
Roscommon County Council

05/06/2026

King House Cruinniú na nÓg
Museum of Believing Workshop

Date: Saturday 6th June 2026
Time: 10 noon to 12 noon
Ticket: FREE Drop-In Event / no pre-booking required

Museum of Believing is an interactive workshop for children ages 5-12 blending archeology and storytelling. Participants have the opportunity to excavate, clean and examine small objects using real archeological tools and equipment, as well as to imagine what their object is, who it could have belonged to, and what makes it valuable. Finally, they will place their object and its descriptive card into the Museum and have a chance to see the objects and stories discovered and created by others. We are encouraging young people to see objects as stories, and history as a fertile landscape for curiosity and creativity.

Creative producer Heather Rose and experienced theatre-maker and facilitator Miriam Needham act as ‘curators’ at the Museum of Believing. We will offer prompts and help the children as needed, whether that’s selecting their object, offering questions to help them imagine what it could be, or finding the perfect home for it in the Museum.

Rose Producing creates high quality arts experiences with and for young people, with a particular focus on special audiences such as small rural schools and children with additional needs.

This activity will be open on a rolling basis from 10-12pm so children will stay for as little or as long as is needed during that time.
Roscommon County Council

05/06/2026

King House Cruinniú na nÓg Event

Sat June 6th – Vinyl Design Workshop

Vinyl Design
Date: Saturday 6th June 2026
Time: 5pm to 8pm
15-18 age group
Ticket: Free Event - booking required

www.visitkinghouse.com

Vinyl Design is a hands-on visual arts workshop where young people transform recycled vinyl records into bold, original artworks inspired by music, identity, and self-expression. Participants will explore colour, composition, and mixed media techniques while designing a circular artwork that reflects their personality or favourite music style.

Attendees will also design an album cover for their chosen musician/band. A group idea-sharing discussion encourages creative input, and a short showcase at the end allows participants to present their work. As part of Cruinniú na nÓg, this event celebrates youth voice and contemporary creativity in Roscommon through a Graphic Design project suitable expanding creative knowledge and for portfolio inclusion.

Roscommon County Council

04/06/2026

Applications are now open for the Music Network and Roscommon Arts Office Musician-in-Residence Programme at King House, Boyle.

On this occasion, we welcome applications solely from professional musicians who are resident in Ireland, who are autistic/ people with autism and who have a strong track record in music performance.
The residency runs for 2 months (October–November 2026) and includes an €8,000 bursary.

The successful applicant will be supported to:
👉Develop their creative practice
👉Create new work and/or artistic collaborations
👉 Engage with the community, working alongside an experienced facilitator to deliver inclusive music activities
👉Showcase their work in a live concert at the end of the residency
💻 Register for our online information: Tuesday 23 June at 11 am
📅 Application deadline: Thursday 9 July at 2pm
Find out more and apply at🔗 https://loom.ly/9Fm-bl0
This programme is presented by Music Network in partnership with Roscommon Arts Office, supported by King House , Roscommon County Council, the Bank of Ireland Community Fund in partnership with The Community Foundation Ireland and the Tomar Trust.

Applications are now invited for the Music Network and Roscommon Arts Office Musician-in-Residence Programme at King House, Boyle

25/05/2026

This Wednesday May 27th. Tickets 5 euro available on the door.
Performance followed by refreshments.

Cultural Companions Event Roscommon County Council

16/05/2026

Well done to Roscommon County Council for a great event hosted perfectly by Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa and for showcasing
King House Arigna Mining Experience Lough Key Forest & Activity Park

22/04/2026

Lenny Chen Piano Recital
Join us for an afternoon of classical piano music, performed by Lenny Chen.

Venue: King House
Date: Sat April 25th
Time: 4pm
Tickets: Free - Booking essential

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15/04/2026

We are delighted to have The Kammer Philharmonie Europa give a powerful guest performance in King House, Boyle, for this very special concert.

The ensemble is made up of some of the most talented musicians from across Europe who tour and perform around the world with award-winning soloist Cyrill Gussaroff (trumpet).

Tickets available online visitkinghouse.ie or by calling 087 144 4739

G. Faure Pavane Op. 50

11/04/2026

Colin Beggan is a musician and singer /songwriter from Knockvicar in the Boyle area of Co. Roscommon.

He plays guitar, 5 string banjo and mandolin and has long been associated with Old Timey and Bluegrass music since his early days with the Sackville String Band.

This performance will showcase a selection of songs and tunes from that genre ,from driving banjo rhythms to songs of heartbreak and comedy.

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