What’s on in Killruddery
See a list of our Regular Activities here. Get email updates about our latest news and events here
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.
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:
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.
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.
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:
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!
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.
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:
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.
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!
Booking here soon!
