The Laurels Cottage

Dancing at Lughnasa took the theatre world by storm in 1990. 

The play is set in the home of the Mundy sisters in the fictional village of Ballybeg. The year is 1936. The Laurels Cottage inspired the play and the setting. 

Restored, renovated, reimagined, the cottage will be refurbished and fitted out in authentic period style. Visitors will experience Ireland of the 1930s as part of their engagement with the work of one of Ireland’s greatest writers. The gardens surrounding the cottage, an oasis for reflection and relaxation, will be an integral part of the experience.

What’s Coming…Guided Tours

Tour The Laurels

Enjoy the Gardens

Imagine you are in Dancing at Lughnasa