Past Events at Killruddery
See a list of our Regular Activities here. Get email updates about our latest news and events here
Dawn Chorus at Killruddery
Sat 7 May 2011 | 04:30 |
Experience the once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy the thrill of nature’s Dawn Chorus wake-up call on Saturday 7th, and Saturday 21st, May. The escorted walk of discovery with bird expert Eanna O’Flynn begins at 4.30 a.m. through the awakening of Killruddery’s beautiful 17th century gardens, the oldest of their type in Ireland. Passing beneath the ancient trees, you will listen to the birds and hear their stories in a way that you never could have imagined.
Flying High with Falcons
Sun 15 May 2011 | 13:00 | Family
Take flight on Sunday, May 15th and Sunday, May 29th to Killruddery House and Gardens, Bray, Co. Wicklow for a Bird of Prey exhibition and Falconry display.
There will be 12 beautiful birds for you to admire including falcons, hawks and owls. This is your chance to get up close to some of the world’s most fascinating aviators. It’s a great opportunity to see these compelling creatures in action – you might even have a chance to impress your friends with a photo of you and your very own bird of prey.
Dawn Chorus at Killruddery
Sat 21 May 2011 | 04:30 |
Experience the once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy the thrill of nature’s Dawn Chorus wake-up call on Saturday 21st, May. The escorted walk of discovery with bird expert Eanna O’Flynn begins at 4.30 a.m. through the awakening of Killruddery’s beautiful 17th century gardens, the oldest of their type in Ireland. Passing beneath the ancient trees, you will listen to the birds and hear their stories in a way that you never could have imagined.
Flying High with Falcons
Sun 29 May 2011 | 00:00 |
Take flight on Sunday, May 15th and Sunday, May 29th to Killruddery House and Gardens, Bray, Co. Wicklow for a Bird of Prey exhibition and Falconry display.
There will be 12 beautiful birds for you to admire including falcons, hawks and owls. This is your chance to get up close to some of the world’s most fascinating aviators. It’s a great opportunity to see these compelling creatures in action – you might even have a chance to impress your friends with a photo of you and your very own bird of prey.
Dragon Fly Walks
Sat 4 Jun 2011 | 11:00 |
Part One of a exploration into this colourful and intriguing world led with fun by expert Niall Keogh.
Finola Reid to launch the Walled Garden Project
Sun 5 Jun 2011 | 17:00 |
The Walled Garden Project will be offically launched by Finola Reed, with Music and Processo Merriment. All are welcome. Garden Entrance FREE.
MIGIH Concert
Mon 13 Jun 2011 until 15 Jun 2011 | 20:00 | Uncategorized
Lance Coburn on Piano, Michael D’arcy on Violin, Hannah Roberts on Cello. Tickets available from Tickets Ireland 1890 305 305 or www.ticketsireland.ie
MIGIH Concert - Pavel Haas Quartet
Wed 15 Jun 2011 | 20:00 | Music
Sheep Shearing
Sat 18 Jun 2011 until 19 Jun 2011 | 14:00 | Family
Due to bad weather forecast we have rescheduled sheep shearing to the weekend, Sat 18th and Sun 19th. We apologise for any inconvenience. Please keep checking our website for updates.
Father’s Day Treasure Hunt
Sun 19 Jun 2011 | 12:30 |
If your looking for a fun day out for all the family this Fathers Day. Gather the clan and embark on a treasure hunt that may well result in you finding yourself thinking, running and jumping through the general mayhem and into the most enjoyable Father’s Day a family could have.
Children's Workshops
Sun 19 Jun 2011 | 15:00 | Arts
In the walled garden there will be a Children's Arts,Crafts and Ecology 'Drop in' Workshop, €5
Children's Workshops
Sun 19 Jun 2011 | 15:00 | Arts
Every Summer Sunday at 3pm in the walled garden, Children's Arts,Crafts and Ecology 'Drop in' Workshops. €5
Mid Summers Day Run
Tue 21 Jun 2011 | 17:30 | Uncategorized
Led by Alive Outside…this 10km Trail Run run will take you over the little sugar loaf, down various grassy paths and through forests before finishing by the Garden Tearooms where a BBQ will be on offer to runners and their families & friends. The cost is €20pp and a contribution will be going towards Special Olympics Ireland. To Regsiter; visit - www.aliveoutside.ie (closing date is Mon 20th June 5pm). Limited Reg will be taken on the day between 5:30pm - 7pm. Race starts @ 7:30pm.
A buzzing day of family fun
Sun 26 Jun 2011 | 12:00 | Family
2011 is the Irish Year of the Honeybee and on Sunday June 26 we invite you to meet Killrudderys Beekeepers along with Philip McCabe and learn all about these buzzy creatures!
The Enchanted Garden
Sun 3 Jul 2011 | 11:00 | Arts
A Family orientated performance arts event celebrating creative play in the natural environment through artist led workshops and interactive performances.
Killruddery House and Gardens are delighted to announce the return of “TheEnchanted Garden”. A Killruddery Arts event, this year the day is programmed by Serena Brabazon, the event is a unique opportunity for young people and their families to enter into a world of imagination through engaging family fun and performance arts.
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Monika Bieniek and her amazing Butterfly workshop.
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Nico Brown and his circle of sound.
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Theatre Lovett's renowned European chatshow host Pietr Kloon
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The Enchantall performance workshop - where children tell their own special fairytale.
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Help Story Bear tell his tale with your drawings from Niamh Lawlor of Puca puppets.
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Make a poppy garden with Sinead McGeeney.
- Tickets €5/6 adult / €10 per child.
- Little people (2 and under) go free.
- €30 family ticket (2 adults, and 3 children)
- Performance and workshops from 11am till 5pm
- Gardens open from 9:30 to 5pm
- Please note that booking is not necessary.
Children's Workshop In Walled Garden €5
Sun 10 Jul 2011 | 15:00 | Arts
Egg-citing Sunday
Sun 17 Jul 2011 | 15:00 | Kids
Ciara is simply dotty about Hens, so here is her chance to help little fingers collect some hen eggs and then to seek out the shy white silkies after which we will trace and cut out little hand shapes to turn into your very own paper Hen to take home.
Opera at the Orangery
Sun 17 Jul 2011 | 15:00 | Music
This year's Opera at the Orangery is the 6th Summer Festival of Opera featuring Ireland’s top opera singing talents. It runs over two Sundays (17th & 24th July) in the Orangery, Killruddery House.
Advance Booking Required. For all information and to book your tickets, please call (01) 415 0445.
Music at the Killruddery Tearoom
Sat 23 Jul 2011 | 13:00 | Music
Get in the mood for the weekend with a toe- tapping Irish music session at The Killruddery Tearoom, located in the beautiful setting of Killruddery House and Gardens, Bray Co. Wickow.Led by local musicians Tom Meriden and friends, the Session will begin at 1pm, continuing until 4pm on Saturday, July 23rd and will provide plenty of reasons to indulge in a long, relaxing Saturday afternoon in Killruddery.
Busy Bees
Sun 24 Jul 2011 | 15:00 | Children's Workshops
Get busy with Michelle, have some fun discovering some busy-bee facts and make some Honey bees on sticks. Make sure to take some time before or after to have a look at the Killruddery Bee Hives (from a distance!) with your Children.?
Opera at the Orangery
Sun 24 Jul 2011 | 15:00 | Music
This is the second Sunday of Opera at the Orangery. The 6th Summer Festival of Opera featuring Ireland’s top opera singing talents performing in the wonderful and opulent Orangery in Killruddery House.
Advance Booking Required. For all information and to book your tickets, please call (01) 415 0445.
Teddy Bears Picnic
Sun 31 Jul 2011 | 12:00 | Kids
The 31st of July is the day the Teddy Bears have their picnic at Killruddery House and Gardens! So gather your tribe and get in disguise, (of both the human and Teddy variety) and make your way down for a fun day, don’t forget you favourite Teddy Bear and a Picnic. For every bear that ever there was will gather there for certain, because this is the day the Teddy Bears have their picnic!
Dragon Fly Walks
Sun 7 Aug 2011 | 11:00 | Children's Workshops
This summer, experience the magic of Nature on a Dragonfly walk at Killruddery House and Gardens. Get a rare closer look at these curious creatures as expert Niall Keogh takes you on a guided walk on Sunday, August 7th from11am to 1pm through the rambling beauty of Killruddery Gardens and estate, in search of emerging dragonfly and damselfly species.
Sound Circle with Nico & Martin
Sat 13 Aug 2011 | 14:00 | Arts
The Sound Circle ( www.nicoandmartin.com ) offers you and your family the opportunity to actively take part in Music Making in a relaxed and enjoyable way. Nico and Martin invite families with children aged up to 12 to dive into the sea with them for a gently participatory hour. There will be musical instruments both strange and familiar, songs, games, stories... and quite possibly pirates!
The Instant Orchestra with Nico & Martin
Sat 13 Aug 2011 | 16:00 | Arts
The Instant Orchestra ( www.nicoandmartin.com) at Killruddery House and Gardens is an opportunity not to be missed; the stunning scenery of the house and gardens combined with the un-rivalled joy of being a part of something spectacular will no doubt send the spirits of young and old alike soaring alongside those high notes!
Sound Circle with Nico & Martin
Sun 14 Aug 2011 | 10:00 | Arts
The Sound Circle ( www.nicoandmartin.com ) offers you and your family the opportunity to actively take part in Music Making in a relaxed and enjoyable way. Nico and Martin invite families with children aged up to 12 to dive into the sea with them for a gently participatory hour. There will be musical instruments both strange and familiar, songs, games, stories... and quite possibly pirates!
Children’s Workshops
Sun 14 Aug 2011 | 15:00 | Children's Workshops
Live music in the Tearoom: Vyvienne Long
Sun 14 Aug 2011 | 15:00 | Music
Exciting News! We've just had confirmation that Singer, Composer and Cellist Vyvienne Long will come to the Tearooms on Sunday 13th of August to perform a unique boutique set at 3pm. Say no more!
(In case of bad weather, the event will be held in the Orangery).
Normal Garden Entry applies.
Alice in Wonderland, by Off the Ground Theatre in the Walled Garden Apple Orchard.
Thu 18 Aug 2011 | 19:00 | Arts
The performance will be kicking off at 7.30pm, but the Walled Garden gates will open at 6pm to give you plenty of time to choose the perfect spot in the Orchard at The Walled Garden Project and settle in for an evening of fun.
IL Divo with special guests Escala
Fri 19 Aug 2011 | 17:30 | Music
International artists Il Divo are set to perform for one intimate evening at Kilruddery House & Gardens, Bray, Co. Wicklow on Friday 19th of August 2011.
Il Divo with Special Guests Escala
Sat 20 Aug 2011 | 17:30 |
International artists Il Divo are set to perform for one intimate evening at Kilruddery House & Gardens, Bray, Co. Wicklow on Saturday 20th of August 2011.
As part of what is becoming an annual event, the sumptuous gardens and estate of Kilruddery House will once again play host to the Kilruddery Music Festival which will welcome the legendary Il Divo at the open air weekend event.The stunning 17th Century surroundings of Kilruddery House, with its natural amphitheatre, manicured gardens and ideal picnic areas will open its doors to what promises to be world class entertainment in a truly spectacular and intimate setting.
For more information and to book tickets please look at www.killrudderyfestival.com
Killruddery Tearooms will open from 5.30 - 7.30 before the Concerts. We will be serving a (late) Afternoon Tea to any visitors who we can give a table to. If its more substantial food or drink your after you can take advantage of the fine food stalls that the Concert are offering from 5.30 until the Concerts start and during the interval.
Bryan Ferry
Fri 26 Aug 2011 | 17:30 | Music
From the earliest recordings with his group Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry has taken his place as one of the most iconic and innovative singers and lyricists to emerge in popular music.
Children's Workshop - Vegetables
Sun 28 Aug 2011 | 13:00 | Children's Workshops
This Sunday our workshop will take place earlier than usual at 1pm this is because the House and Gardens will close early at 3pm so that we can prepare for Sunday evening's concert with Colm Wilkinson.
Colm Wilkinson
Sun 28 Aug 2011 | 17:30 | Music
Colm Wilkinson is set to perform with the Irish Philharmonic Orchestra in the intimate surroundings of Killruddery House gardens on the evening of Sunday 28th August 2011.
Hell & Back Training Bootcamps
Thu 1 Sep 2011 until 8 Oct 2011 | 19:00 | Sports
The Hell & Back run takes place at Killruddery Estate on the 16th of October 2011. Zest Fitness are running some training bootcamps for those of you brave enough to sign up for the race.
The bootcamps will take place on:
Thursday evenings, starting on the 1st of September at 7pm for 6 weeks.
Saturday mornings, starting on the 3rd of September at 9am for 6 weeks.
And a one off pre-race prep on the 8th of October.
You can find more information about the training sessions here and the race here.
Good Luck!!
Traditional Games Day POSTPONED
Sat 3 Sep 2011 | 12:00 | Family
Children's Workshop - Pigs
Sun 4 Sep 2011 | 15:00 |
This Sunday we are back to normal, the workshop will be at 3pm. Farmer Anthony Ardee will be here to tell you lots about pigs. You can tell us what you think about pigs.
Michael Gemmell Weekly Art Class
Wed 7 Sep 2011 | 10:15 | Art Class
Michael Gemmell will be facilitating painting workshop every Wednesday between September and October in the Studio on the grounds. Classes begin at 10.15 and finish at approximately 1.15pm.
Michael also facilitates a monthly class for more information please click here.
For more information on these classes please see www. michaelgemmell.com
Pop up Restaurant in the Orangery with Monique McQuaid
Thu 8 Sep 2011 | 20:00 | Food
With food by Monique McQuaid of GastroMonique (www.gastromonique.com) guests will be greeted by waiters offering Prosecco and canapés before a maximum of 50 ticket holders sit down to a three course dinner using fresh ingredients grown or farmed at the 1,200 acre Killruddery estate. Local artisan produce will also be showcased.
Children's Workshop - Birds
Sun 11 Sep 2011 | 03:00 |
This Sunday the workshop will be at 3pm. We will be learning about where birds go in the autumn and what happens to the birds that stay in Ireland.
Workshops take place in the Fruit Room studio which can be found in the Walled Garden. They cost €5.00 per child and last an hour. It is not necessary to book a place in advance.
Thank you for being part of Killruddery’s Crafty Workshops!
Michael Gemmell Weekly Art Class
Wed 14 Sep 2011 | 10:15 | Art Class
Michael Gemmell will be facilitating painting workshop every Wednesday between September and October in the Studio on the grounds. Classes begin at 10.15 and finish at approximately 1.15pm.
Michael also facilitates a monthly class for more information please click here.
For more information on these classes please see www. michaelgemmell.com
Killruddery. Reflections on Glass. An Exhibition by Monika Fabijanczyk
Fri 16 Sep 2011 until 25 Sep 2011 | 09:30 | Arts
An exhibition of contemporary photographs of Killruddery Estate, taken with the 19th century photographic technique – Wet Plate Collodion.
Photographer Monika Fabijanczyk has been spending time at Killruddery over the Summer, photographing the House and Gardens on GLASS PLATES, using one of the oldest photographic techniques – Wet Plate Collodion. These works and others will be on exhibition in The Stable Studio.
Wet plate collodion is a process of pouring Collodion onto a plate of thin iron or glass, then exposing it in a large format camera and developing the plate while it is still wet. It is a labour intensive, hands on process – very exceptional in the digital photography age. It creates One-of–a–Kind photographs with a very unique aesthetic, which can’t be reached by any other photographic process.
This exhibition will take place in the Stable Studio and is open to all garden visitors. The exhibition will take will not be open for two days on the 21st and 22nd of September.
Normal garden entrance applies.
Cookery Demonstration with Monique McQuaid
Sat 17 Sep 2011 | 11:00 | Food
A demonstration of Cooking with seasonal produce. Much of the produce will come from the estate and you can let your taste buds decide how good our produce is.
Artist Talk: Killruddery. Reflections on Glass. By Monika Fabijanczyk
Sun 18 Sep 2011 | 14:00 | Arts
Photographer Monika Fabijanczyk will give a talk about her exhibition Killruddery. Reflections on Glass. Monika has spent the summer taking photographs using one of the oldest photographic techniques, Wet Plate Collodion. Monika will be exhibiting the work from her time at Killruddery as well as other pieces and we are fortunate that she will come speak with us about this amazing process.
Wet plate collodion is a process of pouring Collodion onto a plate of thin iron or glass, then exposing it in a large format camera and developing the plate while it is still wet. It is a labour intensive, hands on process - very exceptional in the digital photography age. It creates One-of-a-kind photographs with a unique aesthetic, which can't be reached by any other photographic process.
This event is open to all garden visitors and usual garden entrance applies.
Children's Workshop - Hens
Sun 18 Sep 2011 | 15:00 |
We will have a lovely hen lady on hand to tell us all about hens. We will make paper hens so that everyone has their very own hen to take home.
Workshops take place in the Fruit Room studio which can be found in the Walled Garden. They cost €5.00 per child and last an hour. It is not necessary to book a place in advance.
Thank you for being part of Killruddery’s Crafty Workshops!
Michael Gemmell Weekly Art Class
Wed 21 Sep 2011 | 10:15 | Art Class
Michael Gemmell will be facilitating painting workshop every Wednesday between September and October in the Studio on the grounds. Classes begin at 10.15 and finish at approximately 1.15pm.
Michael also facilitates a monthly class for more information please click here.
For more information on these classes please see www. michaelgemmell.com
Meet the Makers - Culture Night 2011
Fri 23 Sep 2011 | 12:00 | Arts
We open our doors again this year for Culture Night in association with Wicklow County Council and offer you a unique opportunity to meet Wicklow craftworkers and view their works in the beautiful backdrop of the Orangery.
Pottery for Fun- A Workshop for Children
Fri 23 Sep 2011 | 15:30 | Arts
Come along and make your own unique piece of pottery with ceramic artist Christien Van Bussel.
Hats! A free workshop for children and adults.
Fri 23 Sep 2011 | 16:00 | Art Class
Meet Milliner Carol Smith in the Orangery and try out your skills at designing and making your own headpiece in this one hour workshop.
Michael Gemmell Monthly Painting Workshop
Sun 25 Sep 2011 | 11:00 | Art Class
Michael Gemmel will be in the Studio at Killruddery facilitating a monthly painting workshop on the last Saturday of September (24th), October (29th) and November (26th).
Michael also does a weekly workshop for more information please click here.
For more information on this workshop please see www.michaelgemmell.com
Children's Workshop - Bees
Sun 25 Sep 2011 | 15:00 |
This Sunday the workshop will be at 3pm. The Honey Season has come to an end. But what do the bees do over winter? Bee-keeper Mary Montaut joins us in the Fruit Room to tell us all about it! And Michelle will get beezy around this idea.
Workshops take place in the Fruit Room studio which can be found in the Walled Garden. They cost €5.00 per child and last an hour. It is not necessary to book a place in advance.
Thank you for being part of Killruddery’s Crafty Workshops!
Michael Gemmell Weekly Art Class
Wed 28 Sep 2011 | 10:15 | Art Class
Michael Gemmell will be facilitating painting workshop every Wednesday between September and October in the Studio on the grounds. Classes begin at 10.15 and finish at approximately 1.15pm.
Michael also facilitates a monthly class for more information please click here.
For more information on these classes please see www. michaelgemmell.com
Michael Gemmell Weekly Art Class
Wed 5 Oct 2011 | 10:15 | Art Class
Michael Gemmell will be facilitating painting workshop every Wednesday between September and October in the Studio on the grounds. Classes begin at 10.15 and finish at approximately 1.15pm.
Michael also facilitates a monthly class for more information please click here.
For more information on these classes please see www. michaelgemmell.com
Michael Gemmell Weekly Art Class
Wed 12 Oct 2011 | 10:15 | Art Class
Michael Gemmell will be facilitating painting workshop every Wednesday between September and October in the Studio on the grounds. Classes begin at 10.15 and finish at approximately 1.15pm.
Michael also facilitates a monthly class for more information please click here.
For more information on these classes please see www. michaelgemmell.com
Hell & Back 10K Run
Sun 16 Oct 2011 | 12:30 | Sports
Hell & Back Ireland's toughest 10K challenge in the depths of the estate at the foot of the Little Sugarloaf Mountain.
Hell & Back is specifically designed and created by outdoor specialists to test your physical and mental boundaries to the limit. Will you be able to rise to the challenge and can you make it to HELL & BACK!
Michael Gemmell Weekly Art Class
Wed 19 Oct 2011 | 10:15 | Art Class
Michael Gemmell will be facilitating painting workshop every Wednesday between September and October in the Studio on the grounds. Classes begin at 10.15 and finish at approximately 1.15pm.
Michael also facilitates a monthly class for more information please click here.
For more information on these classes please see www. michaelgemmell.com
Michael Gemmell Weekly Art Class
Wed 26 Oct 2011 | 10:15 | Art Class
Michael Gemmell will be facilitating painting workshop every Wednesday between September and October in the Studio on the grounds. Classes begin at 10.15 and finish at approximately 1.15pm.
Michael also facilitates a monthly class for more information please click here.
For more information on these classes please see www. michaelgemmell.com
Make Your Own Monstrous Halloween
Sun 30 Oct 2011 | 12:00 | Children's Workshops
On Sunday 30th October, we will play host to a very spooky event where you can get ready for the scariest night of the year. As part of a full day of Halloween fun, Killruddery House will hold two sets of fun workshops where you will get help becoming a fully fledged Vampire, Witch, Ghoul, Ghost or Monster just in time for Halloween.
YARN: Breton Tales After Dark , Presented by John Edgar
Sat 12 Nov 2011 | 20:00 | Arts
“In the daytime the land belongs to the living. But after dark ...”
Writer, storyteller and performer John Edgar’s show is a collection of dark, eccentric and often bleakly funny stories of Breton life, and death, after sunset, in a land where daytime is for the living but night is the exclusive province of the dead. It’s a time when trees walk, dead skulls regain the power of speech and the locals venture abroad with their heads down, hoping that they won’t encounter the Ankou with his fatal scythe or the strange and charming horseman eager to invite you to supper in his mansion house below ground, where, whatever the weather outside, it’s always warm.
Yarn is a Mermaid Arts Initiative for more information please see www.mermaidartscentre.ie.
Tickets are free but booking is essential, please call 01-2724030 to reserve your place.
Christmas Fair at Killruddery
Sat 19 Nov 2011 until 20 Nov 2011 | 10:00 | Arts
For those of you who have spent sometime in the Orangery with its high domed ceiling, white statues, breathtaking views and wintry temperatures you might agree that it is the perfect venue for “Christmas at Killruddery” a winter fair that showcases products from some of the most talented craftspeople and artisan food producers based in County Wicklow and surrounding counties. With prices ranging from €2 to €200 there is something for everyone looking for that unique gift for family and friends this Christmas. The event takes place from Friday, November 18th to Sunday, November 20th. Admission is free and a €2 car parking charge will be collected by the Simon Community.
Here at Killruddery we feel passionate about supporting small local artisan producers and we are delighted to be working with Sinead from CFL Events (Wicklow) to create this Wintry Fair. Visitors can expect to view over 25 local artisan producers’ stands showcasing various types of Jewellery, Textiles, Pottery, Wood-turning in the Orangery and the Dining Room of Killruddery House.
In addition, our Tearoom, will be serving delicious warming food and mulled wine throughout the event. There will be food & gifts on sale here too in the form of our own Apple Juice €5 or six for €25, apple chutney and Killruddery Boards. These chopping and serving boards are produced from naturally fallen hardwoods from trees on the estate and are handmade by Kiln Dried Hardwoods, a small company based in Belmont, Killruddery. Priced from €35 upwards, they are a wonderful, gift for those that want to give unique presents that are environmentally sound.
Local Artisan Food Producers will showcase their Christmas treats with Farmhouse Cheeses, Homemade Chutneys, Christmas Cakes & Puddings, Cake Pops, Crepes and Chilli Sauces. The Argentino Grill will provide tender, prime quality Irish meat from local butchers, which is cut in the Argentinian style and cooked to perfection by professional "parrilleros" (bbq boys). A festive beer by White Gypsy Brewery called Yule-OL will be offered to accompany those sumptuous steak sandwiches and the freshly stone baked pizza provided by local company The Crepe Box.
Christmas at Killruddery event will be a family friendly event with children invited to enjoy the Kids Craft area. Carol singers will add to festive atmosphere.
TIMES:
Friday 18th November, 4-8pm
Saturday 19th November & Sunday 20th November, 10-6pm
ADMISSION : free
A Car parking charge of €2 will be donated to The Simon Community
About CFL Events
Sinead Buckley Quinn and CFL Events have organised a number of Christmas Fairs in recent years including Christmas at the Coach House in Wicklow Town in 2010.
The event is supported by Wicklow County Enterprise Board and Sheelagh Daly CEO of the Wicklow County Enterprise Board welcomed the announcement “We are committed to supporting local producers of artisan goods and both Christmas Fairs previously organised by CFL Events in the last two years were such a success we are delighted to support Christmas at Killruddery this year. We feel it will help local producers achieve sales and profits in these turbulent times while bringing visitors to Killruddery House & Gardens.”
YARN: Song and Stories by the Fire, Presented by Nico and Martin
Sun 20 Nov 2011 | 12:00 | Arts
As part of Yarn: Bray's Festival of Story and Song, Nico and Martin look forward to the company of families of good listeners of all ages for a relaxed hour of music, storytelling and gentle participation.
Multi-instrumentalists with many years experience of music making for both children and adults in Ireland and abroad. Nico and Martin say, "We are lucky enough to have been offered a Killresidency and hope you don't mind if we wear our dressing gowns. Feel free to wear yours".
Yarn is a a Mermaid Arts Centre Initiative www.mermaidartscentre.ie.
Michael Gemmell Monthly Painting Workshop
Sun 27 Nov 2011 | 11:00 | Art Class
Michael Gemmel will be in the Studio at Killruddery facilitating a monthly painting workshop on the last Saturday of September (24th), October (29th) and November (26th).
Michael also does a weekly workshop for more information please click here.
For more information on this workshop please see www.michaelgemmell.com
Hell and Back Winter
Sun 29 Jan 2012 | 00:00 | Sports
After the huge success of the first event in October, where over 600 tough cookies hauled themselves around the gruelling 10K course, Alive Outside has just launched HELL & BACK Winter, which will take place once again around the Estate and Farm on Sunday 29th January.
This body-aching event is guaranteed to push your physical and mental capacities to bursting point and truly is Ireland's Toughest 10k Challenge! The Winter version promises to be even tougher than before, as you have to cope with new even harder challenges, as well as the ice-cold, rain-sodden weather conditions. Plus you will get wet, very wet!
You can sign up now as a team of 4 (€144) or as an individual (€42) so why not grab a few of your friends, take up this ultimate New Year challenge and see if you can make it through HELL & BACK!
Go to www.hellandback.ie for more info or click on this link for our brochure http://tinyurl.com/
Nordic Walking for Mother's Day
Sun 18 Mar 2012 | 11:00 | Sports
A Mother's Day Walk, lasting approximately 2 hours and doing a nice scenic loop of the entire estate is being lead by Dairine Nuttall this Sunday. Walking boots are advised and it is suitable for a broad range of fitness levels. For further information please contact Dairine on 086 1936861
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Sun 18 Mar 2012 | 16:30 | Family
Mermaid Arts Centre offers you another chance to take afternoon tea with Oscar Wilde’s novella! Back by popular demand to the Orangery, following the sell-out in 2010. Decadent Victorian London: The socialite Lord Henry seduces the boyish and beautiful Dorian Gray, into a double life of pleasure, murder and excess. Unlike Lord Henry, Dorian never ages - only Basil Hallward’s picture portrays his decline into sin and self-destruction.
Wet Plate Collodion Workshop
Sat 31 Mar 2012 until 1 Apr 2012 | 00:00 |
Monika Fabijanczyk and Killruddery have the pleasure to invite you to the Wet Plate Collodion Photography Workshop. Wet plate collodion is a photographic process introduced in the 1850's.
Click here for further information.
The Killruddery Farm Spring Market
Sun 8 Apr 2012 | 10:00 | Family
The Killruddery Farm Market will be held on Easter Sunday from 10am to 4pm. We have brought together a great selection of food, growers, producers and craft stalls for you to enjoy. Well known artisans such as Corleggy Cheese, Malone’s Fruit Farm, Ed Hicks,The Real Olive Company,Little Delights Cakes,Organic Delights, Carraignamuc Cottage Chemical Free Fruit and Vegetables, band Georges Patisserie. We also have selection of craft stalls present including Helena Ruuth, Celtos Croiprints, Simply Toys, Janice Burns Woodturning Crafts and Veronica Roden Jewellery. Yummy cakes and Easter treats from Little Delights, Smoked Ham Fillets and Baby Bacon Jam from Ed Hicks Butchers and exotic teablends from Kingfisher Tea.The Crepe Box will also be serving delicious sweet and savory pancakes. If you can find the time to visit, you'll not be disappointed. This is no urban farmers market; there will be a selection of farm animals from Killruddery and if you want you can even buy a hogget or two but you will need a department of Agricuture flock number to take your purchase home!
Budding Detectives Sought for The Easter Egg Hunt
Sun 8 Apr 2012 | 12:00 | Family
This year, the Easter Bunny, a crafty individual has hidden all the chocolate eggs at Killruddery House and Gardens and we are looking for intrepid young detectives to help us decipher his clues and save Easter for all!
The Easter Bunny has laid a trail of exciting clues, puzzles and riddles around the gardens, which are just too clever for the adults to work out! But be warned, those who take on the challenge must prove themselves to be a worthy rival to the wily Easter Bunny to win back the chocolate eggs and rescue Easter for everyone.
Bring & Buy Charity Sale
Thu 19 Apr 2012 | 10:30 | Family
This is a Bring & Buy Sale for those in need. All monies received go directly to charitable organisations who care for those wounded and the widows and dependants of those killed in all wars who live in Ireland. We will have White Elephant, Plants, Country Produce, Books, Cakes, Delicatessen, Clothes, Jewellery, Tombola and a Raffle. Entrance fee is €6, children free and there is free car-parking. Free tea, coffee and biscuits in The Orangery.
Dawn Chorus
Sat 5 May 2012 | 05:00 |
Starting from the forecourt of the main house. A walk around the estate with Enna O'Flynn to experience the wonder of the dawn chorus and learn how to identify the birdsong. The walk last approx two hours and will finish in the Tea rooms where breakfast can be purchased. Please contact info@killruddery.com to register.
Dawn Chorus
Sat 5 May 2012 | 05:00 |
Starting from the forecourt of the main house. A walk around the estate with Enna O'Flynn to experience the wonder of the dawn chorus and learn how to identify the birdsong. The walk last approx two hours and will finish in the Tea rooms where breakfast can be purchased. Please contact info@killruddery.com to register.
Killruddery Farm Market
Sat 5 May 2012 | 10:00 |
We had a great Market on Easter Sunday. There was lots of enthusiasm from the stall holders and great support from the local community. It's great to see the Horseyard, which is so full of character, becoming alive again after so many years of slumber. After the huge success of the market on Easter Sunday we are going to have one on the first Saturday of the month until the end of the season in October so the next one is the 5th May . It’s a showcase for the artisan, craft and creative community of Bray, Wicklow and beyond with more than 30 stalls located indoors and outdoors at the former Horseyard on the estate. Indeed, many of the food and craft stalls who participated at Easter will return including Corleggy Cheese, Malone’s Fruit Farm, Little Delights, Wild Irish Patês, Kingfisher Tea, Simply Toys, Veronica Roden Jewellery, The Real Olive Company and Carrigamuc Cottage Chemical Free vegetables. Some confirmed new additions to the market include Hamburger Marys, YUM, Silverdaze, Ponchokids, Moonwave Nursery , Bookaholic and Vintage Kids. The hugely popular Crepe Box will also be serving delicious sweet and savoury pancakes made from free range eggs sourced locally from Bushy Farm in Delgany. There’s plenty of room so we can accommodate a wide array of market stalls. We were going to have some nice Killruddery ewe-lambs for sale in the Easter Market but they were too jumpy and kept escaping so we put them back out in the field. Hopefully we can make a better pen for them for this time.
The event commences at 10am, concluding at 4pm. The Farm Market is free, however the admission fee to the garden is €6.50 for adults and free for children under the age of 12. Elsewhere at Killruddery on Saturday, 5th May 2012 early risers can attend a Dawn Chorus walk led by bird expert Eanna O’Sullivan. A Teddy Bear’s Picnic is also planned for kids and their favourite soft toys and dolls on Sunday, 6th May 2012.
Anyone who would like a stall should contact market@killruddery.com to see if there is availability.
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Sun 6 May 2012 | 12:00 | Family
Sunday, May 6th is the day the Teddy Bears have their picnic at Killruddery. The afternoon will be filled with fun and games and promises to be a great day out, so why not round up all the family (both human and teddy alike) and make your way to the Teddy Bears picnic?
Don’t be worried if your teddy or doll is not looking its best, the Teddy and Dolls Hospital will set up in a special tent beside the Beech Pond, where a team of professional paramedics and nurses will be on hand to restore your favourite dolls or teddies to their former glory.
Once everyone is feeling strong and brave, it will be time to take a walk through the beautiful Killruddery Gardens down to the woods to meet the Killruddery Bear Family (they’re very friendly, we promise!).
Mamma Bears and Pappa Bears will be very hungry so they may want to visit the Tearoom where they can feast on some delicious dishes including seasonal garden salads, mouth watering scones and cakes.
Baby Bears can tuck into some special treats including strawberry and chocolate spread crepes from the Crepe Box which is right next door to the Tea Room so they will have plenty of energy for the fun and games still to come. Mums and Dads can also enjoy a two piece jazz band in the Walled Garden while children frolic with their bears and enjoy Wicklow’s biggest sandpit.
Whether you’re out for an exciting day of family adventure or just a lovely picnic in the Gardens, the Teddy Bears Picnic s is a day you won’t want to miss! Normal garden entrance applies for this event at €6.50 per adult and children under 12 are free.
A Celebration of Cinema: My Best Girl starring Mary Pickford
Thu 10 May 2012 | 20:00 | Arts
We will host an evening celebrating the life and work of Mary Pickford one of early Hollywood’s most influential figures with a special showing of the iconic film My Best Girl accompanied by a live musical performance on Thursday, 10th May 2012. The Orangery in Killruddery House will provide the background to this very special evening of film.
The evening will begin with an introductory talk from eminent film historian and film-maker Kevin Brownlow on the life and work of Mary Pickford. We will then screen My Best Girl, an enchanting romantic comedy telling the tale of Maggie Johnson (Pickford) who falls in love with Joe Grant (Buddy Rogers) who she meets while working as a stock room girl in a 5 cent store.
The film will be accompanied by a live musical performance from accomplished silent film pianist Stephen Horne . Some all time favourite cinema treats with an added Killruddery twist will be served along with a complimentary glass of wine.
Earlier this year it was announced that Killruddery Film Festival has gone biennial and a programme of events for 2013 is already in development. Killruddery are currently seeking partners to make the 2013 festival better than ever and are holding this special evening to encourage cinema lovers to get involved and support Killruddery Film Festival 2013.
Tickets for this unique evening of cinema, music and food are €30. Tickets can be purchased at the Killruddery Entrance or you can email Cathrine Agnew at cathrine@killruddery.com or book by telephone on (01) 2863405.
