Introducing Curious Gardens: a series of one-day festivals of tunes, chats and laughs in the walled gardens of two historic houses, presented by Schweppe Curtis Nunn and Emperor’s Robes in partnership with the Office of Public Works. From the people who bring you MindField, Trailer Park and Salty Dog at Electric Picnic come two brand new, day-long festivals in the beautiful, intimate surroundings of the historic walled gardens at Doneraile Estate, Co. Cork (September 5th) and Emo Court, Co. Laois (September 9th) that celebrate the essence of the Irish summer festival. Curious Gardens takes you through the keyhole of these secret gardens to witness the planting of seeds, turning of soil, tending of vines, blooming of flowers and nurturing of green shoots. Birdsong will be joined by human music; the buzz of bees will accompany enlightening conversations and the hissing of summer lawns will give way to laughter as the walled gardens in Doneraile Court and Emo Court spring into life. Experience intriguing entertainment including music, talks and comedy; a hamlet of interactive installations ranging from a Calcutta-style bus, to a forgotten circus, to an Alpine snow chalet, with great food and drinks, loads of picnic benches with room to roam and much more. Doneraile Estate, Co. Cork - Sunday, September 5th Music : JYellowL // Dublin Gospel Choir // Jafaris // Interskalactic // Cooks But We’re Chefs // Steo Wall Words: An Irishman Abroad Podcast hosted by Jarlath Regan with special guest Hilary Rose (The Young Offenders) // Colm O’Regan: Climate Worrier // Waterford Whispers News: Live with special guest Mary Ann // Elaine Feeney // Sinéad Gleeson // Lisa McInerney // Jennifer O'Connell // Martin Collins // Mairtín Mac an Bhaird // Oein De Bhairdúin // Marty Mulligan // Willzee Casey // David McDonagh Interactive installations: Après Ski // Lord Ganesh’s Larder For further information about this event visit: Curious Gardens - Doneraile Estate, Cork — TakeYourSeats.ie