In the historic town of Lismore, County Wexford, visitors will find St. Carthage’s Cathedral, which dates from 1633. Still, the ecclesiastical significance of the land goes back to the 7th century, when St Carthage founded a monastery here. Due to the presence of the religious community, Lismore was known throughout Europe as a place of learning.
At the present cathedral, situated on a lovely hill surrounded by greenery, visitors can view medieval tombs, stone carvings, fine stained glass windows and more.
- Dido and Aeneas
Arts and cultureDido and Aeneas Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas will be performed in the historic setting of St Carthage’s Cathedral, Lismore. This Baroque masterpiece features Paula Murrihy, Kelli-Ann Masterson, and Dean Murphy, with the Irish Baroque Orchestra and Nicholas McGegan.
- Irish Salon Opera Series: The Tinker and the Fairy - Ami Hewitt, Rory Dunne (BVOF 2025)
Arts and cultureIrish Salon Opera Series: The Tinker and the Fairy - Ami Hewitt, Rory Dunne (BVOF 2025) This rarely performed one-act operetta by Michele Esposito features Ami Hewitt (soprano) | Rory Dunne (baritone) | Frasier Hickland (piano).
- Irish Writers Series: George Bernard Shaw - Gemma Ní Bhriain, Seán Tester, Barry McGovern, Máire Carroll (BVOF 2025) - St Carthage's
Arts and cultureIrish Writers Series: George Bernard Shaw - Gemma Ní Bhriain, Seán Tester, Barry McGovern, Máire Carroll (BVOF 2025) - St Carthage's Irish Writers’ Series: George Bernard Shaw– performed by alumni of the Royal Irish Academy of Music for this year’s Summer Opera Festival.
- RDS Collins Memorial Recital: Adam Buttimer, Máire Carroll (BVOF 2025)
Arts and cultureRDS Collins Memorial Recital: Adam Buttimer, Máire Carroll (BVOF 2025) Celebrate the next generation of Irish musical talent this June Bank Holiday weekend at the third and final recital of BVOF 2025 at St Carthage’s Cathedral in Lismore.
You can follow Lady Louisa’s walk along the river Blackwater from here. At just 2kms it's a lovely woodland saunter.
