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SUPPER AT THE GRAIN STORE
DATES: 20th + 26th April. 3rd + 17th May. 1st + 15th June.
PRICE: €70
PLACE: THE GRAIN STORE
Killruddery’s Seasonal Supper Club is back with attendees enjoying a four-course set menu.
Inspired by the abundance of seasonal produce from our Walled Garden and Farm, Head Chef Niall O’Sullivan and his team prepare a vegetable and estate-reared meat focused menu for you to enjoy in our atmospheric 19th Century Grain Store.
Join us by candle light, for an evening near our roaring log fire and enjoy a four-course set menu, complete with a glass of bubbles with botanical flourish from our Walled Garden.
Please book a time slot to attend. Payment for your four-course set menu is taken upon booking. Should you be unable to attend please let us know a minimum of 48 hours before and we will do our utmost to reschedule you to another date, or process a refund should we be unable to. We will do our best to re-schedule late cancellations to another date. No-shows are non-refundable and we are not able to reschedule them.
Please note, this cost does not include additional wine and beverages which you will enjoy on the night. Bookings for our Seasonal Supper Club are limited to a total of 8 individuals per table. If you would like to book a table but don't see your chosen table size please email info@killruddery.com and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
SAMPLE SET MENU FOR SEASONAL SUPPERS HERE.
Date: April, May, June
Time: 19.00, 19.30, 20.00, 20.30
Place: The Grain Store
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KILLRUDDERY CUT FLOWERS PRESENTS: WEAVE YOUR OWN OBELISK WITH SARAH JENKINSON
SUNDAY, 28TH APRIL
ADULT: €160
ADULT MEMBER: €144
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Join Killruddery Cut Flowers this summer and learn the craft of willow weaving with master basket weaver, Sarah Jenkinson as you weave an obelisk to support your sweet pea or other chosen climber. This workshop is a good introduction to working with willow and you will be shown a variety of traditional weaves and basket making techniques.
Hosted by Lady Fionnuala Aston-Ardee, all materials for this workshop are provided, and this workshop promises bounty in plenty as everyone will leave with their own woven four-foot obelisk and sweet pea seeds to grow, along with nourishment and relaxation through plenty of complimentary tea/coffee + baked goods, and a long table lunch in The Grain Store cooked by our Head Chef Niall O’Sullivan, complete with an accompanying glass of bubbles.
To ensure high quality tuition and support, numbers for this workshop are limited.
ABOUT SARAH JENKINSON
Sarah Jenkinson lives and works in Galway city as a full time basketmaker. Sarah made her first willow basket a few years ago and instantly fell in love with the uniquely spiced aroma and texture of willow, and the ancient craft of basketmaking. Having been given the opportunity to work as an apprentice with Ciaran Hogan at his workshop and shop at the Spiddal Craft Centre, it was here that Sarah developed her skills and love for traditional Irish basketmaking along with attending basketmaking residencies all over Europe where she learned new basketry skills from many talented basketmakers.
Sarah loves weaving with willow and she has found that the ancient craft of basketmaking has rooted her in a very special place, deeply connected to the earth. Sarah weaves baskets with barked willow allowing the stunning natural colours and the uniquely spiced aroma of the willow varieties to shine through on each basket. Sarah also grows various willow varieties in a small Salley Garden in Connemara from which she harvests willow every winter for use in her baskets.
WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?
- This workshop is for complete beginners & intermediate practitioners
- Those looking to explore and expand the art of willow weaving and craft making
- Those looking to gain confidence with a new creative outlet
- Anyone looking to spend time with like-minded individuals doing something new and creative
FAQ:
- This workshop will take place from 10.00 - 16.00
- All materials are supplied
- Please wear warm thick soled shoes, and dress to suit the days weather
- Please allow yourself plenty of time to get here, park in our main Car Park and follow signs to Killruddery Cut Flowers
Date: Sunday, 28th April
Time: 10.00 - 16.00
Place: The Dairy Yard + Grain Store at Killruddery
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MEMBERS EVENT - NATIONAL DAWN CHORUS WALK
SUNDAY, 5TH MAY
ADULT MEMBER: €10
CHILD MEMBER: €6
EVENT DESCRIPTION
It will be cold at 4.30 a.m. when we all meet up at the steps of the Garden from the Forecourt of Killruddery House. Cold + Dark - you should dress warmly and wear good shoes - perhaps you will be clutching a warm flask. We will gather in the dark and the gloom will envelope us, momentarily. We will quietly say hello to one another in awe of the night. After a memorable ‘age’, one bird will call, announcing mornings rays, that will encourage us, another call and slowly two or three more, Justin will begin to point out who’s who. Morning’s rays will follow quickly and before we know it we will be off round the garden and into the farm walking, watching and listening to the birds - and to Justin as he points out the various tunes.
We love this annual pilgrimage of the birds and we think you will too. If you’ve been before welcome back and if you have not been before - prepare to be charmed, either way book quickly as this fills up fast! We will complete the morning with a breakfast at the Tea Room around 7 or 7.30. There will be lovely coffee and breakfast items and by 8.30 you can decide whether its home to bed or to face the day with just a little less sleep, either way with a head full of the Dawn Chorus - See you there! Our special thanks to Justin who does this event annually for the joy of it as a volunteer.
FAQ:
- This is a Killruddery Members event only. For more information or to become a Killruddery Member, click here.
- Please arrive at 04.00AM to the forecourt of Killruddery House
- The walk will start at 04.30AM
- Please wear warm, weather appropriate clothing
- Breakfast will be served from the Tea Room at 07.30AM
- Please allow plenty of time to arrive, park in the forecourt where we will be meeting
Date: Sunday, 5th May
Time: 04.30 - 08.00
Place: Killruddery Gardens
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A WALK AND TALK WITH HEAD GARDENER DARAGH FARREN
WEDNESDAY, 8TH MAY
ADULT MEMBER: FREE
ADULT NON-MEMBER: €10.50
12 - 18 YEAR OLDS/CONCESSION NON-MEMBER: €9.50
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Killruddery Head Gardener, Daragh Farren will lead a Head Gardener’s tour of the 17th century heritage gardens that he and his team maintain and nurture, sharing his extensive knowledge along the way.
At the beginning of this tour you will meet Daragh at the entrance to the gardens and walk most of the formal sections, where he will explain the trials and tribulations of caring for a garden like Killruddery, and some of the changes and developments over the years.
There will be plenty of time to ask him for expert advice, from experience of gardening at Killruddery, to other general gardening questions.
ABOUT DARAGH FARREN
Daragh Farren, Head Gardener of Killruddery has 30 years of extensive gardening experience. Having studied at the National Botanic Gardens and TU Dublin, before his time at Killruddery, Daragh worked on the gardening team at the residence of the British Ambassador to Ireland. For the last 23 years, Daragh has led the Killruddery Garden Department.
WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?
- This Garden Tour is suitable for those interested in gardening and nature
- Those wishing to explore the grounds of Killruddery with our Head Gardener as a guide
FAQ:
- This talk will begin at 12.00 and will last between one and two hours
- Car parking is free
- Advance booking is essential
- Please dress for the day’s weather
- Please allow yourself plenty of time to get here, park in our main customer car park and follow signs to Killruddery’s Garden Entrance Shop
- When purchasing a ticket, please review all of the information to ensure you are selecting the correct ticket types
Date: Wednesday, 8th May
Time: 12.00 - 13.00
Place: The Gardens
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A WALK AND TALK WITH HEAD CHEF NIALL O'SULLIVAN AND MARKET GARDENER PAT KEADY
SUNDAY 19TH MAY
MEMBERS: FREE
ADULT NON-MEMBER: 10.50
CONCESSION NON MEMBER: 9.50
“Biodiversity underpins the functioning of the ecosystems on which we depend for food and fresh water, health and recreation, and protection from natural disasters. Its loss also affects us culturally and spiritually. This may be more difficult to quantify, but is nonetheless integral to our well-being”
– Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations
In the Spirit of National Biodyversity Week we invite you to join our Head Chef – Niall O’Sullivan and our Market Gardener Pat Keady in a Walk and Talk.
Niall will take you on a foraging walk around the estate, demonstrating the wonderful diversity of edible plants available around us.
Pat will take you through the vegetable gardens explaining how we work with the soil to support soil + plant health, creating health-giving food, using only natural methods there by supporting biodiversity.
About Niall O’Sullivan
An acclaimed chef; Niall started his career in the kitchen at Wrights Brasserie in Monkstown as a teenager, before going on to complete a degree in Culinary Arts and hone his skills in a number of Dublin restaurants, including Cavistons in Blackrock and Bang in Dublin City Centre. A stint in Melbourne, allowed him to immerse himself in Australia’s diverse food culture, which left a lasting impression. Niall is a founding member of Nádúr Collective, foraged ingredients are central to his cooking and he puts provenance of ingredients, seasonal and local foods first in all he creates.
About Pat Keady
Pat grew up surrounded and immersed in nature not knowing the meaning of the word biodiversity but piecing together the web of life bit by bit, this early involvement shaped him as a person who understands the need to protect and promote nature in everything we do. This is a major part of why Pat became a grower, a journey that brought him to Cork to study sustainable horticulture, then on to run his own market garden in Connemara and now here in Killruddery growing chemical free vegetables, he is constantly trying to improve and learn new methods to grow healthy nutritious veg on a large scale, while protecting and promoting nature.
Date: 19th May, 2024
Time: 11:00 & 14:00
Place: Killruddery Gardens
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CAOIMHIN O'RAGHALLAIGH AND GARTH KNOX IN CONCERT IN THE ORANGERY + PRE-CONCERT DINNER
FRIDAY, 24TH MAY
PRE-CONCERT DINNER + CONCERT TICKET: ADULT: €69 ADULT MEMBER: €62
CONCERT TICKET ONLY: ADULT: €20 ADULT MEMBER: €18
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Lord and Lady Ardee invite you to join
Caoimhin O'Raghallaigh and Garth Knox in concert in the Orangery.
Despite their very different musical backgrounds, traditional music for Caoimhin and classic/contemporary for Garth, this unexpected duo quickly discovered a real musical affinity in playing together. Encouraged by the success of their first concerts, plus a growing friendship they recorded their highly acclaimed debut CD 'All soundings are true' with Diatribe records in 2018.
The musical mix of their unusual instruments (hardanger d'amore and viola d'amore) produces an amazing resonance which is quite unique. Their repertoire navigates inventively between traditional themes, contemporary sonorities and intimate improvisations.
Attendees are invited to make an evening of it with a special pre-concert dinner in The Grain Store, featuring a seasonal menu of fare grown and reared at Killruddery, just a few metres away from your concert venue.
The pre-concert Supper will begin at 18.30, with the concert beginning at 21.00 for a duration of one hour, for guests not booking in for the Supper, the Garden will be open from 20.00 with drinks & snacks available at the beautiful Tea Rooms.
ABOUT
Bio:
Websites : https://caoimhinoraghallaigh.com
Their CD on Spotify :
https://open.spotify.com/album/0tAlwQFypGsY8x07SLe2VW?si=z8jUzHqoRk6RJmEGfwCqTQ
FAQ:
- Pre-concert dinner will take place in The Grain Store at 18.30, and will feature a three course menu
- This concert will take place in The Orangery of Killruddery House and will begin at 21.00, lasting for one hour
- The Gardens will open from 20.00 and the Tea Room will open with pre-concert drinks & snacks
- Please allow plenty of time to arrive and park in our main customer car park. If you are attending our pre-concert dinner please follow signs to The Grain Store, otherwise please follow signs to The Orangery for the concert
Date: Friday 24th May
Time: 18.30 + 21.00
Place: The Grain Store + The Orangery at Killruddery
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FAIRY TALE DAY
SUNDAY, 7TH JULY
ADULT MEMBER: FREE CHILD MEMBER: FREE
ADULT NON-MEMBER: €10.50 CHILD NON-MEMBER: €4.00
CHILD (UNDER 4): FREE
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Tales in the summer gardens... Folklore and legends, crafting, song and storytelling...
Magic descends upon the heritage Gardens of Killruddery as all kinds of mythical creatures make their way to our woodlands, lawns, trees and ponds for our annual woodland Fairy Tale Day on Sunday, 9th July.
This day is all about the senses. Families can expect to engage with earth, fire, water and air in a safe and playful environment, complete with plenty of play, music making and storytelling.
You are invited to dress as your favourite fairy tale character, classic or contemporary hero! Whether you come as a fairy, princess, knight, dragon, Robin Hood or Cinderella - you can rest assured that your day will be filled with mythical magic.
Over the course of this day out we can look forward to music from Nico Brown and Martin Brunsden, bush camp fire making, earth-crafts with Me And The Moon, face painting, Fairy Tale Camp and so much more.
This event is FREE for Killruddery Members. Yet to become a Member? Sign up HERE.
Purchase your ticket in advance for priority entrance on the day. Tickets will also be available on the door also.
WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?
- This Fairy Tale Day is suitable for all the family
- Those wishing to explore the grounds of Killruddery with a day of family fun, in the beautiful surrounds of Killruddery
- Those who love all things magical and mythical!
FAQ:
- This event will take place from 11.00 - 16.00
- All materials are provided
- Please dress for the day's weather - fairy tale inspired outfits are welcomed!
- Please allow yourself plenty of time to get here, park in our car park and follow signs to Killruddery's Garden Entrance Shop
- When purchasing a ticket, please review all of the ticket information to ensure you are selecting the correct ticket types
Date: Sunday, 7th July
Time: 11.00 - 16.00
Place: Killruddery Formal Gardens
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DATHANNA IN CONCERT IN THE ORANGERY + PRE-CONCERT DINNER IN THE GRAIN STORE
FRIDAY, 26TH JULY
PRE-CONCERT DINNER + CONCERT TICKET: ADULT: €69 ADULT MEMBER: €62
CONCERT TICKET ONLY: ADULT: €20 ADULT MEMBER: €18
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Lord and Lady Ardee invite you to join esteemed harpist Fiona Gryson (www.fionagryson.ie) and clarinettist Berginald Rash (www.berginaldrash.com), Dathanna on Friday, 26th July in the Orangery.
This is a special evening concert in the heritage Gardens of Killruddery House. Dathanna, named for the Irish word for ‘colour,’ centres timbral hues and shades, colours of sound, phrasing, texture and virtuosity through musical expression. Expect a programme of intimate chamber works that celebrate and revel in beauty, timbre and the sublime fusion of two distinct tonal textures - that of clarinet and harp, weaving their way through the beautiful interiors of our marble statue gallery, the Orangery.
Attendees are invited to make an evening of it with a special pre-concert dinner in The Grain Store, featuring a seasonal menu of fare grown and reared at Killruddery, just a few metres away from your concert venue.
The pre-concert Supper will begin at 18.30, with the concert beginning at 21.00 for a duration of one hour, for guests not booking in for the Supper, the Garden will be open from 20.00 with drinks & snacks available at the beautiful Tea Rooms.
ABOUT
Bio:
Founded in 2016 by harpist Fiona Gryson (www.fionagryson.ie) and clarinetist Berginald Rash (www.berginaldrash.com), Ireland-based Dathanna is a clarinet and harp duo forged in friendship, mutual respect and joyful musical collaborations that highlight the timbral beauty, emotive expressiveness, and unique pairing of the harp and clarinet. Both Fiona and Berginald are celebrated concert artists nationally and internationally with a wide repertoire and long history of musical success. Together, the duo has performed at the Hugh Lane ‘Sundays @ Noon’ concert series, NearTV FM, Kaleidoscope Night music series, Cornstown House ‘Music on the Farm’ concert series, the Boyne Music Festival, the Mayo Dark Sky Festival as well as the Tara Summer Festival.
www.linktr.ee/dathanna
FAQ:- Pre-concert dinner will take place in The Grain Store at 18.30, and will feature a three course menu
- This concert will take place in The Orangery of Killruddery House and will begin at 21.00, lasting for one hour
- The Gardens will open from 20.00 and the Tea Room will open with pre-concert drinks & snacks
- Please allow plenty of time to arrive and park in our main customer car park. If you are attending our pre-concert dinner please follow signs to The Grain Store, otherwise please follow signs to The Orangery for the concert
Date: Friday 26th July
Time: 18.30 + 21.00
Place: The Grain Store + The Orangery at Killruddery
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KILLRUDDERY CUT FLOWERS PRESENTS: GROW YOUR OWN CUT FLOWERS WITH FIONNUALA FALLON
SUNDAY 28TH JULY
ADULT: €165
ADULT MEMBER: €148.50
TIME: 10.00 - 16.00
MEETING PLACE: DAIRY YARD
EVENT DESCRIPTION
KILLRUDDERY CUT FLOWERS PRESENTS
THE CUT-FLOWER GARDEN IN SUMMER: HOW TO SUSTAINABLY GROW, HARVEST AND ARRANGE AN ABUNDANCE OF SEASONAL FLOWERS WITH FIONNUALA FALLON- Sunday the 28th July
TIME – 10:00 – 16:00
PLACE – THE DAIRY YARD
Killruddery Cut Flowers invites you to join us to learn how to plan and propagate your own nature-friendly cut-flower patch with expert Fionnuala Fallon, Irish Times gardening columnist and National Botanic Gardens-trained horticulturist @theirishflowerfarmer. During this workshop, Fionnuala will take you on a guided walk of the cut-flower beds in Killruddery’s Walled Gardens, sharing her tips for those wishing to create a really productive cut-flower patch which will give lots of beautiful seasonal blooms to use in arrangements throughout the year.
With limited slots available to ensure the workshop remains intimate and each individual receives plenty of guidance throughout the day, all materials for this workshop will be provided and everyone will leave the workshop with a seed pack of several of Fionnuala’s choice varieties of blooms to start you off, along with an understanding of how to apply the knowledge gained during this workshop, in your own garden.
The workshop is Hosted by Fionnuala Brabazon and includes a welcome tea/coffee and treat, a mid-workshop beverage, and a two-course lunch in the Grain Store Restaurant.
ABOUT FIONNUALA FALLON
Fionnuala has been a gardening correspondent with The Irish Times since 2011 and is a horticulturist, garden writer, and garden designer, who also regularly contributes to publications including the Irish Garden magazine. Recently, Fionnuala has worked closely with the Killruddery garden team to propagate, plant, and design our cut flower border throughout the year.
WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?
- This workshop is for anyone who wants to create a productive cut-flower patch to give you lots of beautiful seasonal blooms to use in arrangements throughout the year.
- This workshop is for complete beginners & intermediate practitioners and those looking to explore and expand the art of growing and cultivating a cut-flower patch
- Those looking to gain confidence with a new creative outlet
- Anyone looking to spend time with like-minded individuals doing something new and creative
FAQ:
- All materials are supplied
- Please wear warm thick soled shoes, and dress to suit the day's weather
- Please allow yourself plenty of time to get here, park in our main Car Park and follow signs to Killruddery’s Grain Store
Date: Sunday 28th July
Time: 10.00 - 16.00
Place: Grain Store + Dairy Yard
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END OF SUMMER GARDEN PARTY WITH TEDDY BEAR & DOLL'S HOSPITAL
SUNDAY, 25TH AUGUST
ADULT MEMBER: FREE CHILD MEMBER: FREE
ADULT NON-MEMBER: €10.50 12 - 18 YEAR OLDS/CONCESSION NON-MEMBER: €9.50
CHILD NON-MEMBER: €4.00
UNDER 4: FREE
EVENT DESCRIPTION
If you come down to Killruddery today, you’re sure of a big surprise…Today’s the day the teddy bears have their picnic! The Killruddery bears are back again for another year, bringing plenty of traditional games for all visiting children to play with, ensuring you end the summer holidays on a high.
Join us for our end of summer garden party, ‘The Last of the Summer Fling’ - a fun-filled day in our 17th century heritage Gardens. Pack your own rug, picnic hamper and sit back and relax in between welly throwing, archery with Wicklow Archers, garden games and fun.
Also open for poorly visitors, the Teddy Bear & Doll’s Hospital in aid of Barretstown will be patching up your favourite cuddly toys and dolls in the Orangery. Open 10.0 - 12.30 and 13.30 - 15.00, leave them to be well-looked after while you enjoy an afternoon of activities, before picking them up to bring home at the end of the day when they have been brought back to full health by the voluntary nurses. Proceeds from this year's Hospital will be donated to Barretstown to support their work - rebuilding lives affected by childhood illness.
This is a magical family day out to enjoy the Gardens at Killruddery as the summer draws to a close and to appreciate the simple joys of imaginative play. We look forward to seeing you there!
WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?
- This event is suitable for all the family
- Those wishing to explore the grounds of Killruddery with a day of family fun
- Advance booking is advised but not essential as entry will also be available on the door, however priority entry will be given to those who pre-book
FAQ:
- This event will take place from 11.00 - 16.00
- Car parking is free
- Advance booking is not essential but is advised
- Please dress for the day’s weather, bring along your picnics and cuddly toys
- Please allow yourself plenty of time to get here, park in our main customer car park and follow signs to Killruddery’s Garden Entrance Shop
- When purchasing a ticket, please review all of the information to ensure you are selecting the correct ticket types
Date: Sunday, 25th August
Time: 11.00 - 16.00
Place: The Gardens
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ZOE CONWAY & JOHN MCINTYRE IN CONCERT IN THE ORANGERY & PRE-CONCERT DINNER
FRIDAY, 13TH SEPTEMBER
PRE-CONCERT DINNER + CONCERT TICKET: ADULT: €69 ADULT MEMBER: €62
CONCERT TICKET ONLY: ADULT: €20 ADULT MEMBER: €18
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Lord and Lady Ardee invite you to join esteemed Zoë Conway (fiddle, voice & composer) & John McIntyre (guitar & voice)
'Simply one of the best folk duos on the planet' according to the BBC, Zoë Conway and John Mc Intyre play a mix of old and new traditional Irish music and song, with an emphasis on music that they have composed themselves. With an exciting blend of eclectic fiddle and guitar music, they bring to the stage sympathetic arrangements of traditional Irish music, compositions and songs, old and new. The husband and wife folk duo from the Cooley Peninsula possess a rare facility to draw pieces into their repertoire from other genres such as classical, jazz and world music and express this material in a way that not only displays the sheer range and knowledge of both instrumentalists but also exhibits the wonderful versatility of their instruments. Their contemporary take on Irish traditional music shows that Ireland's culture and heritage is living, breathing, developing and flourishing.
"Folk Instrumentalist of the Year 2020" RTE Radio 1 Folk Awards (Zoë)
"Featured Composer 2021" ITMA Irish Traditional Music Archive (Zoë)
Attendees are invited to make an evening of it with a special pre-concert dinner in The Grain Store, featuring a seasonal menu of fare grown and reared at Killruddery, just a few metres away from your concert venue.
The pre-concert Supper will begin at 18.30, with the concert beginning at 21.00 for a duration of one hour, for guests not booking in for the Supper, the Garden will be open from 20.00 with drinks & snacks available at the beautiful Tea Rooms.
ABOUT
Bio:
FAQ:
- Pre-concert dinner will take place in The Grain Store at 18.30, and will feature a three course menu
- This concert will take place in The Orangery of Killruddery House and will begin at 21.00, lasting for one hour
- The Gardens will open from 20.00 and the Tea Room will open with pre-concert drinks & snacks
- Please allow plenty of time to arrive and park in our main customer car park. If you are attending our pre-concert dinner please follow signs to The Grain Store, otherwise please follow signs to The Orangery for the concert
Date: Friday 13th September
Time: 18.30 + 21.00
Place: The Grain Store + The Orangery at Killruddery