2011 Events

Meet Milliner Carol Smith in the Orangery and try out your skills at designing and making your own headpiece in this one hour workshop.

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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

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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!

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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  

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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  

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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  

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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!

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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  

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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  

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Make Your Own Monstrous Halloween

Sun 30 Oct 2011 | 12:00 | Children's Workshops

On Sunday 30^th 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.

The workshops are split into three different sections with Genevieve Harden showing you how to make your own costume, Mairead Carty will work with you to create your Halloween character and in the final session both Mairead and Genevieve will show how to combine your costume and character for the spookiest results. The whole family can also get together in a pumpkin carving session in The Fruit Room Studio at any time from 12.00 to 4.00pm, where parents can supervise their children and help them create an individual pumpkin design to take home. Workshop One 12.00 – 1.00 Making your Halloween costume with Genevieve 1.00 – 1.30 Creating your Halloween character with Mairead Carty 1.30 – 2.00 Combining your costume and character to become a Monster with Mairead and Genevieve Workshop Two 3.00 – 4.00 Making your Halloween costume with Genevieve 4.00 – 4.30 Creating your Halloween character with Mairead Carty 4.30 – 5.00 Combining your costume and character to become a Monster with Mairead and Genevieve   A family ticket for two adults and three children will cost €25. Or €10 per child and normal garden entrance at €5/€6 per adult.    

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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.

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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.”

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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.    

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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

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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/hellandbackwinter    

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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

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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.

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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.              

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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!

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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.

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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.    

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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.

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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.

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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  5^th 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, 5^th 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, 6^th May 2012. Anyone who would like a stall should contact market@killruddery.com to see if there is availability.  

   

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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.  

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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, 10^th 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.

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Dawn Chorus (National Dawn Chorus Day)

Sun 20 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.  

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June Farm Market

Sat 2 Jun 2012 | 10:00 |

The Market has been a great success so far and it will return again on Saturday, 2nd June. Featuring over 30 stalls with both new and veteran stallholders the June market looks set to be the biggest ever. The market is 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. Many of the wonderful food and craft stalls from last month will appear with plenty of new artisan producers too making this market the biggest and best yet! Some of the new faces include Riverview Farm Fresh Meats, Eat East who will be serving up some delicious Thai dishes or you can buy some delicious fresh fruit and vegetables from Bray based company Garden Produce. If you are on the hunt for a special gift at Killruddery Farm Market why not check out Atelier da Meire who use newspaper art to make unique decoration or visit the Treasurepalace Designs stall who have rescued furniture and vintage accessories from the bin and given them a whole new lease of life with a shabby chic feel. Returning stallholders this month will include Malone's Fruit Farm, George's Patisserie, Hamburger Marys, Croi Scripts, Moonwave Nursery, Little Delights and many, many more. We have enjoyed a great response to Killruddery Farm Market so far and this month we are really proud to welcome lots of new stallholders and the return of some old favourites. The market has taken on a life of its own and this month looks set to be bigger and brighter than ever.  The market will be held regularly on the first Saturday of the month until September. The event commences at 10.00am, 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.  

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Arcadia Festival: Get Vocal 'As Time Goes By': A Musical Performance

Sun 3 Jun 2012 | 16:30 | Arcadia Festival

A nostalgic musical reflection of songs from the forties and fifties. Once again the County Choir for older people ‘Get Vocal’ are taking to the stage to present a short performance of songs from the forties and fifties.The concert will take place on Sunday 3 June at 4.30pm, so why not come along and enjoy the magnificent gardens, tearooms, farm and walled garden in Killruddery and then finish off your day with this delightful short performance by ‘Get Vocal’. This performance is part of the Arcadia Festival: Celebrating Bray Past and Present. For more information on Arcadia Festival please see here. Tickets are priced at €7.50 which includes both entry to the gardens and the concert. Tickets are available from Killruddery Shop or from Ann Nolan at 087 9723059 or getvocalchoir@gmail.com. Get Vocal is a county wide choral programme for older people devised and funded by Wicklow County Arts Office and supported by Wicklow County VEC Education Facilitator, Wicklow Rural Travel Initiative and the Wicklow Older Persons Network.

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Sheep Shearing postponed

Sat 9 Jun 2012 until 10 Jun 2012 | 13:00 | Family

Sorry everyone.. we are going to have to shear the sheep later on in the month. So keep a close eye on the website at www.killruddery.com, or the Facebook page at facebook.com/killrudderyfor a new date.

This special day out at Killruddery is part of the Arcadia Festival - Celebrating Bray Past and Present, between 8th-17th June.

Normal garden entrance applies at €6.50 for an adult and entry is free for children aged between 3 and 12.

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Great Music In Irish Houses

Sat 16 Jun 2012 | 20:00 |

Irish mezzo-soprano Tara Erraught makes a return visit to the Festival following her collaboration at Killruddery House in 2009 with compatriots Hugh Tinney and John Finucane. Since then her career rise has been nothing short of meteoric with sensational débuts, critically-acclaimed roles and engagements with, amongst others, the opera houses of Munich, Hamburg, Vienna and Rome. She has already worked with distinguished artists including Jean Yves Thibaudet and Kent Negano and in the 2012/2013 season looks forward to a much-anticipated North American performance début with recitals presented under the noted auspices of the Harriman- Jewell Society, Green Music Center at Sonoma State University and the Vancouver Recital Society.

On this occasion she is partnered by the gifted German pianist, Henning Ruhe, Head of the Opera Studio and Co-ordinator of the Education Department of the Bavarian State Opera. Hamilton Harty Irish Song Schumann Frauenliebe und-leben, op 42 Wolf Selection from Mörike-Lieder Er ist’s Verborgenheit Das Verlassene Lied eines Verliebten Begegnung Nixe Binsefuß Handel Dopo notte (Ariodante) & Lascia ch’io pianga (Rinaldo) Mozart Parto Parto (La Clemenza di Tito) Sponsored by Merck “Her mezzo of great tonal beauty blooms even in the highest register… In addition her eyes sparkle with waggishness” (Muncher Merkur) To Book on-line or for more information got to the Great Music In Irish Houses website

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Old School Fun for Father’s Day

Sun 17 Jun 2012 | 12:00 |

This Father’s Day, we a celebrate times gone by with a day of traditional games and a special vintage car rally. Take a trip down memory lane and introduce your children to the games you loved as a child. To complete this perfect day of nostalgia the Garden of Ireland Vintage Car Club will put on a display that will delight the entire family. The Garden will be divided into several sections, each dedicated to a different fun activity Races of all descriptions, Tug of War, Croquet and much more!

This special day out at Killruddery is part of the Arcadia Festival - Celebrating Bray Past and Present, between 8th-17th June.

Motor car enthusiasts will be in heaven at the Garden of Ireland Vintage Car Club display with vehicles dating from 1914 to 1972 including a 1914 Ford Model T, a classic American Buick from 1920, a luxurious Rolls Royce from 1927 and a striking 1929 Morris Cowley. All owners of these beautiful cars will be hand to answer any questions regarding the renovation and upkeep of these wonderful vehicles and you can even get your photo taken with your favourite car. Once you’ve had your fill of running, throwing and rolling around the Gardens or simply need to re-fuel before heading back for a second helping of fun, there are several options available to you. The delightful Killruddery Tearooms will serve seasonal soups, gourmet sandwiches, kitchen garden salads, spectacular home baked cakes and scones. Situated next to the Tearoom, The Crepe Box will be on site, serving mouth-watering sweet or savoury crepes and Ed Hick will be going what he does best with his delicious hand-made hot-dogs. So for a fantastic Father’s day out for ages, why not come along you are guaranteed a memorable afternoon of laughter, competition and old-fashioned fun. The entrance for this event is €10 per adult, €5 per child, €25 for a family ticket and children under 5 are free. Friends of Killruddery Members receive a 20% discount.

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Wet Plate Collodion Workshop

Sat 23 Jun 2012 until 24 Jun 2012 | 09:00 | Art Class

Monika Fabijanczyk and Killruddery House and Gardens have the pleasure of inviting you to the wet plate collodion photography workshop. Wet plate collodion is a 19th century technique of taking photographs on glass or metal plates with use of a large format camera and special chemicals. Each photograph in this process is fully handmade and one of a kind. In this 2 day, intensive course participants will learn how to create their own ambrotypes. Which are in-camera positive images on glass. It will be a journey in to the world of photographic alchemy. With the surroundings here at Killruddery corresponding with the collodion's aesthetics. Included in the charge for this course is chemicals, equipment, and  your lunch. Pre-booking for this course is necessary, to do so please contact Monika Fabijanczyk at fabijanczykphotography@gmail.com. You can also find more information on Monika and her work here.

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Midsummer Trail Run

Tue 26 Jun 2012 | 19:00 |

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The third annual Midsummers 10KM Run, supporting Greystones Cancer Support, is a magical race around the farm and into the Gardens, taking place at 7:00pm on Tuesday 26th June 2012, right in the heart of the summer.

For more information please see  Alive Outside 

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A Victorian Midsummer's Banquet

Fri 29 Jun 2012 | 20:00 | Arcadia Festival

The three course meal first appeared at the turn of the century. Until then, banquets comprised a table laden with sweet and savory dishes and diners would choose to eat the food as their palate dictated. Due to events of great national importance we have changed the night of the banquet to the 29th of June we will re-create this experience by laying a candle lit banquet tables and inviting you and some friends to join one large table in a Midsummer feast. We don't want to give too much away, but you can expect handsome butlers serving spit roast Killruddery mutton, summer puddings and punchy punches! For those of you who do not know The Orangery, it was built in the 1850's after the fashion of the great Crystal Palace in London. It's high glass roof and two walls of windows looking out on to the formal 17th century gardens; it's marble floors and its collection of white statues make it a distinctive part of the local landscape. While away the evening in the company of friends and simple fine foods inspired by Victoriana and great ingredients from Killruddery farm and gardens and other local suppliers. Tickets are €55 per person. Please use our booking form below. As this is an evening event, tickets can only be secured by credit card payment. Please contact us at events@killruddery.com if you have any quieries. This event is part of the Arcadia Festival for more information on the festival please visit the website.

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Bee Keeping

Sun 1 Jul 2012 | 00:00 | Family

A chance to meet the bee keepers at Killruddery House and Gardens. They will be bringing along a demonstration hive, bee keeping suits, equipment, honey, information about keeping your own bees and demonstration of all the things that bee keeping involves. There will be an informal illustrated talk on bees, the history of bee keeping and our relationship with bees at 1pm and 4pm so make it to that. Liam McGarry will be giving this informative and entertaining talks. This will all be going on in the Orangery in the afternoon and the bee keepers will be there between 12.30 and 4.30 to answer all you bee related questions. It has been a slow season for honey because of our Irish summer but we hope that we will have our first round of Killruddery Honey for 2012, and it will be on sale that day. If you want to take a break from all this there will be some special treats featuring honey in The Tearoom all afternoon. 

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House Opens (Guided Tours)

Sun 1 Jul 2012 | 13:00 |

More details to follow…

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Enchanted Garden

Sat 14 Jul 2012 until 15 Jul 2012 | 00:00 | Arts

The Enchanted Garden is an annual Arts Event that encourages creative play for children; particularly aged from 0 to 12 years of age and their families. This year’s event is a two-day celebration of creativity and imagination. There is magic in air in Killruddery this festival with safari animals and creatures coming out to play. There will be costume making, dance and movement, Olympic style games, a final parade for all to take part in and an award ceremony for all participants. We have Butterfly and Swan costume making and dragonfly modeling workshops. Giant butterfly and dragonflies, ostriches and giraffes are some of the characters you are likely to meet on walkabout performances throughout the gardens. There will be lots of fun to be had at the opulent Creature Olympics and the Orangery will be converted into a jungle soundscape made especially for this occasion. 

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The Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition in association with The Friends of the Vocal Arts in Ireland

Sun 29 Jul 2012 | 15:00 |

The 7th Summer Festival of Opera featuring Ireland’s top young opera singing talents will be staged the Orangery  for two separate Sunday afternoons this July 29 and August 5. Once again, the event brings together Ireland’s best young established and up-and-coming opera singers, giving them the perfect platform on which to show their talents. This year’s line up includes soprano Claudia Boyle, who has been gaining much critical acclaim abroad recently for her superb singing talent. She is joined by mezzo-soprano Ann Marie Gibbons, bass baritone John Molloy and Laurence Thackery, tenor. They will perform with pianist Mairead Hurley on the first weekend of this unique opera musical event.

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Feast : Art Explorer's Camp

Mon 30 Jul 2012 until 3 Aug 2012 | 00:00 | Art Class

The art explorers camp will be a week of art workshops all based on the theme of feast.

Artist Genevieve Harden and Jane Groves will run workshops with and emphasis experimentation and play.

Each day the children will work with different materials learning new crafts and creating pieces of art to add to our display of the feast in the Sylvan theatre on the final day.

There are15 spaces in the Classes for the 4-6yrsolds, which will be led by Genevieve and Jane. The 7-12 yr old will be divided in to two groups that will spend an hour and a half with each artist.

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Dragonfly Walk

Sat 4 Aug 2012 | 00:00 | Talk

On Saturday 4th of August at 12 noon, experience the magic of nature on a dragonfly walk at Killruddery House and Gardens. Get a closer look at these curious creatures as expert Angus Tyner takes you on a guided walk through the rambling beauty of Killruddery Gardens and Estate in search of emerging dragonfly and damselfly species. On the tour you will visit several different points of the garden and estate each showcasing a different stage in the life-cycle, from the baby ‘nymphs’ to fully-fledged dragonflies. Angus will be on hand to answer any questions you might have about one of nature’s most mysterious insects. There will be a chance to see some beautiful butterflies, birds and plants as well as dragonflies, so seize this opportunity to catch sight of nature’s fastest insect and more in the stunning setting of Killruddery House and Gardens. Dragonflies are most commonly seen in sunny conditions so keep your fingers crossed for a bright, sunny day on Saturday! Assembly point: The Walled Garden directly opposite The Ticket Shop. Normal garden entrance fees apply.

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The Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition in association with The Friends of the Vocal Arts in Ireland

Sun 5 Aug 2012 | 15:00 |

The 7th Summer Festival of Opera featuring Ireland’s top young opera singing talents will be staged the Orangery  for two separate Sunday afternoons this July 29 and August 5. Once again, the event brings together Ireland’s best young established and up-and-coming opera singers, giving them the perfect platform on which to show their talents. This year’s line up includes soprano Claudia Boyle, who has been gaining much critical acclaim abroad recently for her superb singing talent. She is joined by mezzo-soprano Ann Marie Gibbons, bass baritone John Molloy and Laurence Thackery, tenor. They will perform with pianist Mairead Hurley on the first weekend of this unique opera musical event.

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King Lear

Mon 6 Aug 2012 | 19:00 | Arts

Still tickets.. for this evening KING LEAR abdicates his throne and divides his kingdom between his three daughters, rewarding them on condition they express their love for him. His favourite and honest daughter refuses to take part in the charade and the sky falls in on the King, his daughters and Britain. We will be hosting a performance of the Shakespearean classic in the garden and the performance will take place regardless of the weather so please dress accordingly. Tickets are €15 each and can be purchased from the entrance shop here at Killruddery on the day cash or cheque only.

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Art Exhibition: Fonds Marins "What Lies Beneath" by Colette O'Brien

Thu 16 Aug 2012 until 19 Aug 2012 | 00:00 | Arts

Due to a bereavement this exhibition has been canceled. Colette O'Brien and the Killruddery team apologise for any inconvenience caused.    

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Off The Ground Theatre Company Presents Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie

Thu 16 Aug 2012 | 19:00 | Theatre

Last year Off the Ground Theatre Company took us to Wonderland with Alice this year we are flying to Neverland! Watch out because there are Indians lurking in the forest, mermaids who wish to drown you and of course the most sinister and black-hearted pirate ever to have sailed the seven seas, Captain Hook. Whose nemesis the ticking crocodile is never far away... But never fear, for you will be with Peter Pan! The boy who wouldn't grow up. Join the eighteen strong cast and travel with us second on the right and straight on till morning! In the Silvian Theater at Killruddery Off the Ground Theatre Company will entertain and delight. So bring a picnic and something to sit on for your family and friends as you spend your evening not on Earth but in the Neverland. This is an outdoor event and will take place no matter what the weather so remember to dress appropriately. It will be loads of fun. Tickets are availabe from Off the Ground Theatre's website here... Doors open at 6pm and performance begins at 7.30, the tearoom will be open for tea, coffee and treats.

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Falconry

Sat 18 Aug 2012 | 13:30 | Family

On the 18th of August we will play host to some very special guests for a bird of prey exhibition and falconry display. On the day there will be 12 beautiful birds including falcons, hawks and owls, giving you the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the world’s most fascinating animals. You may also get the chance to impress your friends with a photo of you and your very own bird of prey. Hosted by Newgrange Falconry from 1.30pm to 4.30pm, there will be a flying display where you will not only get to see these glorious birds in flight,  but adults and children alike may also be invited - under strict supervision of course- to participate and interact in the exciting, entertaining and extremely popular display. Afterwards take a leisurely stroll through the enchanting gardens at Killruddery followed by a relaxing cup of tea and a delicious treat in the delightful tearoom. So, if you’re looking for something unusual to do on a Saturday afternoon what could be more different than spending some time learning more about our feathered friends? Normal garden entrance applies at €6.50 for an adult and entry is free for children aged between 3 and 12.

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September Farm Market

Sat 1 Sep 2012 | 10:00 |

The Market will return again on Saturday, September 1st.  The market is a showcase for the artisan, craft and creative community of Bray, Wicklow and beyond with a wonderful array of stalls located indoors and outdoors at the former Horseyard on the estate. [gallery] The Farm Market has been greatly supported all throughout the summer, and now we hope to return the favor and bring you yummy treats to chase away any lingering end-of-summer-blues. Admission to the Farm Market is free, so why not come along between 10am and 4pm this Saturday to check it out?

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Winter is coming…

Wed 5 Sep 2012 until 26 Sep 2012 | 11:00 |

The Killruddery summer season will soon be coming to an end. On September 30th, we will be closing the gardens on weekdays, remaining open at the weekends until the end of October. As a little preparation for winter we are popping up a September knitting circle. Our resident expert knitter will be leading a knitting circle on Wednesday mornings at 11am for the month of September. Starting on September 5th, for a limited period of 4 weeks, we will take our knitting needles and wool and settle in the Tearoom for an hour every Wednesday morning. The circle is open to everyone, from beginners to seasoned knitting veterans. Whether it’s simply the company of other knitters, assistance with a more complicated pattern or help with the first steps, your mentor will be on hand to offer guidance. If you don't have a project in mind; our suggestion is a string of knitted bunting to be made over the course of four weeks! We'll have this pattern ready to go so you can just grab some nice wool and needles and knitted bunting will be within your four week reach! So whether you want to get your hooks into a new skill or just want to enjoy some good company while you knit this class is the perfect way to spend a Wednesday morning as well as a great opportunity to make some new friends. The Killruddery Tearoom will have some delightful treats on sale including freshly made scones and the most delicious coffee and tea, after the knitting circle why not stay and have an early lunch! Booking is not necessary, but 3mm/4mm needles and wool are. (NOTE: this size applies to bunting, if taking along own pattern and idea, do check size of needles and wool needed). This event is free to members. Otherwise normal garden entrance applies.

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Falconry

Sat 15 Sep 2012 | 13:30 | Family

On the 15th of  September we will have some of our very favorite guests return for a bird of prey exhibition and falconry display. On the day there will be 12 beautiful birds including falcons, hawks and owls, giving you the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the world’s most fascinating animals. You may also get the chance to impress your friends with a photo of you and your very own bird of prey. Hosted by Newgrange Falconry from 1.30pm to 4.30pm, there will be a flying display where you will not only get to see these glorious birds in flight,  but adults and children alike may also be invited - under strict supervision of course- to participate and interact in the exciting, entertaining and extremely popular display. Afterwards take a leisurely stroll through the enchanting gardens at Killruddery followed by a relaxing cup of tea and a delicious treat in the delightful tearoom. So, if you’re looking for something unusual to do on a Saturday afternoon what could be more different than spending some time learning more about our feathered friends? This event is free to members. Otherwise normal garden entrance applies (€6.50 for adults and free for children under 12).

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Fonds Marins, "What Lies Beneath"

Thu 20 Sep 2012 until 23 Sep 2012 | 09:30 |

Colette O'Brien is no stranger to adapting to new environments and in this exhibition she has gone a step further spending time observing the beauty of the deep, bringing together a series of paintings in oil, mosaic murals and sculpture made with handmade Venetian smalti tiles. Colette was born in Highgate, London and is self taught.  She began her formal career in painting with oils but after a move to Ireland 17 years ago her interest and passion for mosiac scultpures evolved. Her Exhibition runs from September 20th to 23rd at The Stable Studio. Contact 086 369 1443, obriencolette1@hotmail.com or see www.coletteobrienartist.com for more details

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Culture Night - Booked Out

Fri 21 Sep 2012 | 00:00 | Culture Night

We are hosting an evening of light in Killruddery Garden as part of Culture Night on Friday, 21^st September 2012. The house and gardens will be immersed in a variety of light forms and colours, creating a unique visual experience for visitors to the estate.

Culture Night is an opportunity for locals and visitors across the nation to enjoy a free night of entertainment and adventure. In 2012, this popular annual event will be held in a record 30 towns, cities, counties and islands across Ireland. Our garden gates will be open from 7pm to 10pm and welcome people of all ages to enjoy a wonderful historical treasure in a unique light, free of charge.

Special guided walks through the gardens will enhance the experience as visitors get a chance to see the splendour of The Sylvan Theatre or the eerie beauty of the Long Ponds, or the wooded area in a whole new light. Three guided tours will take place through this wonderland. They will commence on the hour at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm, the event is free but registration is advisable. Put your name on the guest list by completing the on-line booking form, or by calling 01 2863405.

After your walk on the light side, why not visit the Killruddery Tearoom, located in the very pretty ornamental dairy near the Orangery which will have delicious food and drinks on sale throughout the event

This event is now fully booked. Due to the overwhelming interest in this event only those on the guest list will be admitted on the evening. Why not subscribe to our mailing list to avoid missing out on events in future?

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Nordic Walking returns to Killruddery

Sun 30 Sep 2012 | 11:00 |

On Sunday September 30th, Nordic Walking classes return to the Killruddery Estate. With routes through the woods and fields of the estate overlooking Bray and Greystones, this activity is one that many are looking forward to restarting this winter season. For more details click here

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October Farm Market

Sat 6 Oct 2012 | 10:00 | Arts

The Last Farm Market of 2012 will be on Saturday, October 6th.  The market is a showcase for the artisan, craft and creative community of Bray, Wicklow and beyond with a wonderful array of stalls located indoors and outdoors at the former Horseyard on the estate. The Farm Market has been greatly supported all throughout the year, and now we hope to see you all for its last day for 2012. There will be a Market over the last 2 weekends in November but it will be a slightly different affair keep an eye on the website for more detail. Admission to the Farm Market is free, so why not come along between 10am and 4pm this Saturday to check it out?

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Hell & Back (Alive Outside)

Sun 7 Oct 2012 | 00:00 |

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 tested by an ex-member of the Elite Army Ranger Wing, and consisting of numerous punishing challenges through a variety of natural terrain, the course will push your boundaries to the limit! Why take the challenge?

• No ordinary 10K event - private course with 1,200 acres of natural extreme terrain
• Course specifically customized & tested by former member of Elite Army Ranger Wing
• Incredulous man-made obstacles with no path repeated or lapped
• Unique way to raise money for your chosen charity
• Exclusive HELL & BACK technical t-shirt for each finisher
• Individual times recorded via timing chip
• Complete the course with your work colleagues in the ultimate teamwork challenge!
• Get your sports team / club involved and see who is your fittest member!
• Convenient location off the M50 & N11 with nearby Rail, DART and bus access
• Brought to you by Alive Outside, a full-time professional Sports Events Company, with 12 years of proven experience in running top-class, value-for-money events

For information on registration as a team or an individual please see www.hellandback.ie or contact info@aliveoutside.ie You can listen to Hell and Backs radio spot here.

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Falconry

Sat 13 Oct 2012 | 01:30 |

On the 13th of  October we will have some of our very favorite guests return for a bird of prey exhibition and falconry display. On the day there will be 12 beautiful birds including falcons, hawks and owls, giving you the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the world’s most fascinating animals. You may also get the chance to impress your friends with a photo of you and your very own bird of prey. Hosted by Newgrange Falconry from 1.30pm to 4.30pm, there will be a flying display where you will not only get to see these glorious birds in flight,  but adults and children alike may also be invited – under strict supervision of course- to participate and interact in the exciting, entertaining and extremely popular display. Afterwards take a leisurely stroll through the enchanting gardens at Killruddery followed by a relaxing cup of tea and a delicious treat in the delightful tearoom. So, if you’re looking for something unusual to do on a Saturday afternoon what could be more different than spending some time learning more about our feathered friends? This event is free to members. Otherwise normal garden entrance applies (€6.50 for adults and free for children under 12).

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Seasonal Good Fun Halloween Activities at Killruddery House and Gardens

Sat 27 Oct 2012 until 28 Oct 2012 | 09:30 |

This October, make your Halloween weekend into a creative one at Killruddery House and Gardens. Whether you choose and design your own carved pumpkin from the pumpkin patch in the walled garden, or erect the winning scarecrow in the scarecrow competition, this is really one of those instances where the fun is all in the participation.

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In the Dark of Winter - Joe Brennan

Sun 11 Nov 2012 | 20:00 |

On Sunday, November 11th, come to the library in Killruddery House and be transported with tales of wonder and wisdom; of love, loss and laughter, enveloped in the soft warm voice of internationally renowned storyteller Joe Brennan. Relax, unwind and embark on this journey by the fireside in Killruddery. This is a unique opportunity to experience a master of storytelling in this wonderful setting. For bookings please call the mermaid  on 01-2724030. A booking fee of €4 applies. The show starts at 8pm and there will be an intermission.  

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Christmas at Killruddery

Fri 23 Nov 2012 until 2 Dec 2012 | 10:00 |

This Christmas something very special awaits you at Killruddery House and Gardens; a magical wonderland for adults and children alike. We will be offering the best in artisan crafts and foodie produce for a hugely enjoyable Christmas shopping experience as well as playing honoured host to Santa Claus himself! Accompanied by his wife Mrs.Claus and some of his best reindeer, Santa and co will be taking visitors and making dreams come true! Whether you’re panicking about Christmas shopping, can’t stop thinking about that trinket you missed or simply feel like a great day out for all the family, you’re in luck; our Christmas Craft Fair, Farm Market and the unforgettable Santa Experience will open for two weekends! They start Friday November 23^rd from 4pm-8pm, Saturday 24^th& Sunday 25^th November from 10am-6pm and again the following Friday 30^th November 4-8pm, Saturday 1^st & Sunday 2^nd December from 10am to 6pm. Ample parking will be provided, with a suggested donation of €2 per space to a nominated charity, Barnardos. Book a visit with Santa

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Visit Santa

Sat 1 Dec 2012 until 2 Dec 2012 | 10:00 |

We have put together a unique Christmas experience for kids of all ages. The Stables provide a cosy, old fashioned backdrop to the exciting activities. Spirits and imaginations will be soaring as kids settle in for milk, cookies and story-telling with Mrs. Claus, make friends with female reindeer Holly and Ivy and write a letter to Santa. Santa’s Elves will be on hand to help children write Christmas wishes in a letter and pop them straight into Santa’s postbag which will return with him to the North Pole. After, the visit to Santa Claus himself, children will leave with a small gift. Admission to the Santa experience will be €12.50 for one child (€5 per adult accompaniment, each of whom will receive a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie) This event is now fully booked.  

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Watch this space....

Tue 1 Jan 2013 until 1 Mar 2013 | 00:00 |

We are currently closed and very busily preparing for a great open season in 2013. Our Spring Summer programme will be launched here on the 4th of March!

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Easter Bunny's Hunt

Sun 31 Mar 2013 | 09:30 | Easter

As usual the Easter Bunny will be laying out a trail of exciting puzzles and clues to solve for an Easter time hunt with a difference. This hunt will lead you around the garden. You will have to follow clues, solve puzzles, brain teasers and brake codes. If you can prove yourself clever enough you will win a tasty prize! So if you think you are up to the challenge, bring your family (and your thinking caps) for a fun filled day at Killruddery. Tickets are only available on the gate, on a first come first serve basis. Family Tickets €25 Children's ticket €10 Adult's ticket €6.50 Gates 9.30 - 5pm

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Farm Market Launch

Sun 31 Mar 2013 | 10:00 | Farm Market

We are excited to announce that this year the Farm Market will be returning on a WEEKLY basis. So come along for the launch on Easter Sunday and get some extra treats to break your Lenten fasts.  After the launch the Farm Market will be every Saturday from 10am-4pm. This year will feature even more wonderful stalls, with homemade foods, artisan crafts and farm produce. Keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter, as well as the regular activities page on our website for more information on the market and our stall holders. Entry to the Farm Market is free.

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Weekly Farm Market

Sat 6 Apr 2013 | 10:00 | Farm Market

The Farm Market returns this year on the 6th of April. We are pleased to announce that the market will now be weekly. You can come along every Saturday from 10am till 4pm. We are launching the Farm Market on Easter Sunday in one off event, please see here for more details. We will host a wide variety of stalls with artisan crafts, homemade food, farm produce and much more in our newly refurbished grain store. Please check our Facebook page and Twitter feed for more information on our stall holders and other visitors to the market. Entry to the Farm Market is free.  

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Weekly Farm Market

Sat 13 Apr 2013 | 10:00 | Farm Market

The Farm Market returns this year on the 6th of April. We are pleased to announce that the market will now be weekly. You can come along every Saturday from 10am till 4pm. We are launching the Farm Market on Easter Sunday in one off event, please see here for more details. We will host a wide variety of stalls with artisan crafts, homemade food, farm produce and much more in our newly refurbished grain store. Please check our Facebook page and Twitter feed for more information on our stall holders and other visitors to the market. Entry to the Farm Market is free.  

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SSAFA Sale

Thu 18 Apr 2013 | 11:00 | Crafts

This sale of work has been a regular on the Killruddery calender for years and is one of the Earl of Meath's favourite events. Every year in the spring this sale is held on the lawns that stretch up to the rock. The stalls are under cover in very large tents so come along whatever the weather. All proceeds from this sale goes to the support of former service men and women at home and abroad.

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Weekly Farm Market

Sat 20 Apr 2013 | 10:00 | Farm Market

The Farm Market returns this year on the 6th of April. We are pleased to announce that the market will now be weekly. You can come along every Saturday from 10am till 4pm. We are launching the Farm Market on Easter Sunday in one off event, please see here for more details. We will host a wide variety of stalls with artisan crafts, homemade food, farm produce and much more in our newly refurbished grain store. Please check our Facebook page and Twitter feed for more information on our stall holders and other visitors to the market. Entry to the Farm Market is free.  

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Weekly Farm Market

Sat 27 Apr 2013 | 10:00 | Farm Market

The Farm Market returns this year on the 6th of April. We are pleased to announce that the market will now be weekly. You can come along every Saturday from 10am till 4pm. We are launching the Farm Market on Easter Sunday in one off event, please see here for more details. We will host a wide variety of stalls with artisan crafts, homemade food, farm produce and much more in our newly refurbished grain store. Please check our Facebook page and Twitter feed for more information on our stall holders and other visitors to the market. Entry to the Farm Market is free.  

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Teddy Bears' Picnic

Sun 28 Apr 2013 | 09:30 |

Today is the day the teddy bears have their picnic! Mr and Mrs. Bear are here all day meeting children, and there are large games on the house lawns for all to enjoy, as well as a toys to borrow at the wagon. There is also all of the usual Killruddery fun things to do. The Cuban All Stars are fabulous musicians that will be here from 11am to 1.30pm and from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. There is also a Teddy Bears hospital which is open from 10am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 5.30pm. It is also the only day of the year where you are allowed to picnic anywhere in the garden! So come on down, bring your teddy and a picnic! It should be a great day out!        

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Weekly Farm Market

Sat 4 May 2013 | 10:00 | Farm Market

The Farm Market returns this year on the 6th of April. We are pleased to announce that the market will now be weekly. You can come along every Saturday from 10am till 4pm. We are launching the Farm Market on Easter Sunday in one off event, please see here for more details. We will host a wide variety of stalls with artisan crafts, homemade food, farm produce and much more in our newly refurbished grain store. Please check our Facebook page and Twitter feed for more information on our stall holders and other visitors to the market. Entry to the Farm Market is free.  

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Dawn Chorus Walk

Sat 11 May 2013 | 05:00 | Ecology

It is amazing, that Killruddery is so close to the M11 and still so close to nature, a feeling of peace and the best kind of isolation. Walking, at dawn, with an expert on the dawn chorus, with birds all around you, on the grounds of the estate truly is an experience. As you walk the expert will help you identify individual bird calls from the symphony. If you are a member of Killruddery, register for this event and you will never miss it again. It is well worth the early start; the early bird catches the worm! Please book below:

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Killruddery Gardens Closed for one day

Sat 18 May 2013 | 00:00 |

The Gardens will be closed this Saturday, May 18.  The Farm Market in The Grain Store and Walled Garden will be open. The Gardens will reopen on Sunday, May 19. Thank you.

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Falconry

Sat 25 May 2013 | 13:00 | Birds

In essence this event is about 12 beautiful birds , including hawks, owls and falcons, on the lawns of Killruddery. During the course of the afternoon, there are flying displays and an interactive show that the audience are invited to be involved in. It is a brilliant display brought to us by Newgrange falconry and it is extremely popular with our regulars.  

Booking is not necessary. 

Regular admission fees apply.

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Dusk Chorus

Sun 26 May 2013 | 20:30 | Ecology

For the first time, Killruddery hosts a Dusk Chorus. Eanna O Flynn, an expert in the field will take you on a walk through the gardens and estate at twilight and talk to you about what you are hearing. It is a fantastic experience and opportunity for those with an interest in the subject, it is most particularly special for those who have been distressed at missing the dawn chorus due to not being able to make the 5am kick-off time. However, one does not have to exclusively go to one or the other – why not do both?  This is a members only event. Please book below:

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Sheep Shearing

Sat 8 Jun 2013 until 9 Jun 2013 | 13:00 | Animals

All the family are invited to come down to the Killruddery Farm yard, located right at the end of the Walled Garden. From 1pm to 4pm, you can watch the sheep as they are freed from their woolly layers. With 250 sheep to get through over 2 days, there'll be plenty of opportunities to sneak a peak at the action. The Killruddery Farm staff will be on hand to explain the process step by step and answer any questions you might have. Sheep shearing is a highly weather dependent activity. Please keep an eye out here, on Facebook and on Twitter in case dates change. Regular admission applies. Free to members.

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The Enchanted Garden 2013

Sat 15 Jun 2013 until 16 Jun 2013 | 10:00 | Arts

This two day family arts festival is a keystone of our calendar. It is an opportunity to engage in creative and playfully fun ways with theatre, storytelling, arts and crafts and more. This event is supported by The Arts Council and Culture Connects. Keep an eye out for more information here, on Facebook and on Twitter.

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A Midsummer's Night; A Pop Up Supper

Fri 21 Jun 2013 | 19:30 | Food

The Orangery is thought by many to be the loveliest room in the house. Why not spend your midsummer's night there? Start your evening with a fruity, bubbly cocktail and canapes on the orangery lawns. Eek out every last bit of light on the longest day of the year, in a room of glass and Italian marble statues dating from 1815 – 1820. Enjoy a delicious four course meal of locally sourced ingredients, cooked by the extraordinary Ali Davis. Watch the sun go down and candles grow brighter, enjoy the entertainment and the company! Book below please:

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Groove Festival

Sat 6 Jul 2013 until 7 Jul 2013 | 14:00 | Music

Groove is a brand new music festival set in our stunning gardens on 6th and 7th July. It aims to be a hassle free festival with an impressive line-up of soul, funk, roots, R&B and rock and roll. Grove is brought to you by Cable Music. Over the weekend, there will over 30 acts perfoming; on the 6th James Morrisson will headlining and on the 7th Imelda May will be headlining on the mainstage. The second stage at Groove is Whelan's Live Stage. The Whelan's live stage will bring a taste of the city venue to Killruddery. The line up for the second stage will be announced soon. There will also be a diversity tent in partnership with VSO, a kids zone, a market, a chill out zone and a food area. As with everything at Killruddery, good food is key! Groove have teamed up with Master Chef, John Coughlan to bring attendees hog roast, tapas, Asian Cusine, coffee, cakes and more. The Killruddery Tearooms will also be open. Stay tuned to Killruddery.com for more updates as they happen, or better yet, sign up to our newsletter and like our facebook page to have the news brought to you. Tickets are only €59 for one day or €99 for a weekend pass and one under 12 child can be registered for free with each ticket. Children must be registered before the event, check out full details on the Groove website. There are no hidden fees, just a €1 postage charge if you need your tickets posted. Buy tickets here Further updates coming soon!

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Falconry

Sat 27 Jul 2013 | 13:00 | Birds

In essence this event is about 12 beautiful birds , including hawks, owls and falcons, on the lawns of Killruddery. During the course of the afternoon, there are flying displays and an interactive show that the audience are invited to be involved in. It is a brilliant display brought to us by Newgrange falconry and it is extremely popular with our regulars.

Booking is not necessary.

Regular admission fees apply.

           

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From Garden to Table

Sun 4 Aug 2013 | 12:00 | Food

In Killruddery we source our ingredients very locally. Regular visitors to the tearoom will know that many of the ingredients used in the tearoom menu are grown in the Walled Garden here at Killruddery. In this nutrition focused event, lead by Soul Food guru Maggie Lynch, you can talk with the gardener in the walled Garden and see the ingredients in the soil, attend a cooking demonstration using those very same ingredients and taste the results. Please book below:  

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Falconry

Sat 31 Aug 2013 | 13:00 | Birds

In essence this event is about 12 beautiful birds , including hawks, owls and falcons, on the lawns of Killruddery. During the course of the afternoon, there are flying displays and an interactive show that the audience are invited to be involved in. It is a brilliant display brought to us by Newgrange falconry and it is extremely popular with our regulars.

Booking is not necessary.

 Regular admission fees apply.

 

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Halloween Seasonal Fun

Sat 26 Oct 2013 until 27 Oct 2013 | 09:30 |

As scary ghouls knock at your door, escape to some nice, bright, seasonal fun at Killruddery. Go to the pumpkin patch in the walled and pick your pumpkin with the farmer. Design your pumpkin and watch a master craftsman carve it out! Then why not head off to the scarecrow plots and take part in the scarecrow competition. Design and build your own scarecrow! It is a great day out for family fun before the winter sets in! Seize the last days before it gets cold and let your kids get creative with the holiday! 

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