From 27th May to 2nd June, Celbridge will celebrate the heritage of Celbridge Abbey, the location of the passionate and tense romance between Jonathan Swift and Vanessa, which became immortalised in their correspondence.
Join us for a programme of events in a fun-filled festival this June bank holiday weekend.
Come an enjoy a dramatic musical about the love story - 'Jonathan Swift: Savage Indignation', literary events, art exhibitions, music, a discussion with Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch, a screening of a new documentary on Swift's 'Drapier's Letters', Gulliver's Travels storytelling, Swift's Salon and more. On Sunday 1st June, there will be a family fun day with face painting, outdoor social dancing, clowns and more!