FRIDAY, 16TH JUNE AND SATURDAY 17TH JUNE

PRICE: €65

PLACE: THE GRAIN STORE

Killruddery’s Seasonal Supper Club is back with attendees enjoying a set, sharing plate style menu.

Inspired by the abundance of spring produce from our Walled Garden and Farm, Head Chef Niall O’Sullivan and his team prepare a vegetable and estate-reared meat focused menu for you to enjoy in our atmospheric 19th Century Grain Store.

Join us by candle light, for an evening near our roaring log fire and enjoy a four-course set, sharing plate style menu, complete with a glass of bubbles with botanical flourish from our Walled Garden.

Please book a time slot to attend, as we are keeping numbers low, please allow 48 hours if you are unable to attend as we might have a wait list. Payment for your four-course set menu is taken upon booking. Should you be unable to attend please let us know a minumum of 48 hours before and we will do our utmost to reschedule you to another date, or process a refund should we be unable to.

Please note, this cost does not include additional wine and beverages which you will enjoy on the night. Bookings for our Seasonal Supper Club are limited to a total of 8 individuals per table.

SAMPLE SET MENU FOR SEASONAL SUPPERS HERE. 

SATURDAY, 3RD JUNE 

MEMBERS: FREE 

NON-MEMBERS: GARDEN ENTRY

PLACE: THE FARM

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Killruddery is a place of many wonders. As well as our historic house and heritage Gardens, our Estate continues to be a working farm.

With the arrival of summer, our sheep need to rid their winter coats, and so our annual Sheep Shearing Day will return this Saturday, 3^rd June. You are invited to watch this ancient and highly skilful tradition which is a pleasure to behold, and one for all the family to enjoy.

This event will take place in the farm sheds which can be accessed via our Garden Entrance Shop. Taking place from 09.30 until early afternoon, we recommend visiting earlier in the day to catch a sight of the action!

This event is free for Members, with a cost of Garden Entry for non-Members. No advance booking is required.

**This event is highly weather dependent and may be cancelled at short notice, please look out for announcements online**

FAQ:

• Sheep shearing if very weather dependent - we may move dates at short notice, so please keep a look out for latest announcements online 
• If you are not a Member, a ticket for entry to the Gardens is required to attend this event. Members do not require an entrance ticket 
• This event is mostly outdoors so please dress for the lively Irish weather! 

SATURDAY, 10TH JUNE

FREE

EVENT DESCRIPTION

In March 2020, husband and wife, pianist Tom Poster and violinist Elena Urioste, made the decision to record and share one music video for every day they would spend in isolation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. They named their pandemic project, #UriPosteJukeBox, a portmanteau of their last names and a nod to a more nostalgic way of enjoying music.

In celebration of Cruinniú na nÓg, Ireland’s national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18, these inspirational musicians will play a charming selection of music from their JukeBox days. A fun and eclectic programme for all the family presented with love and care by these enchanting musicians.

DICMF is funded by the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

FAQ:

• This concert will take place in The Orangery of Killruddery House and will begin at 13.00 
• Please allow plenty of time to arrive and park in our main customer car park and follow signs to The Orangery (through our Entrance Shop) for the concert

SATURDAY, 10TH JUNE 

PRICE: €50 / €38

EVENT DESCRIPTION

On Saturday, 10th June The Orangery provides the perfect backdrop for a summer evening concert of chamber music greats. Long a favourite of Irish audiences, pianist Philippe Cassard returns to DICMF, on this occasion to collaborate with his music compatriots, violinist David Grimal and cellist, Anne Gastinel in tantalising music by Brahms and Schubert. Renowned chamber musicians and exceptional French musical ambassadors, these three long-time chamber music partners bring with them elegant artistry and musical prowess. A must for chamber music aficionados!

Attending the concert? Why not join us for a three course pre-concert dinner in The Grain Store at 17.30. BOOK HERE.

DICMF is funded by the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

FAQ:

• This concert will take place in The Orangery of Killruddery House and will begin at 19.30 
• Please allow plenty of time to arrive and park in our main customer car park and follow signs to The Orangery (through our Entrance Shop) for the concert

SATURDAY, 10TH JUNE

PRE-CONCERT DINNER: €55 pp

EVENT DESCRIPTION

On Saturday, 10th June The Orangery will provide the perfect backdrop for a summer evening concert of chamber music greats. Long a favourite of Irish audiences, pianist Philippe Cassard returns to DICMF, on this occasion to collaborate with his music compatriots, violinist David Grimal and cellist, Anne Gastinel in tantalising music by Brahms and Schubert.

Attendees are invited to make an evening of it with a special pre-concert dinner in The Grain Store, featuring a seasonal menu of fare grown and reared at Killruddery, just a few metres away from your concert venue.

The pre-concert dinner will begin at 17.30, with the concert beginning at 19.30. Please note, that this pre-concert dinner will feature family-style seating arrangements.  

 FAQ:

• This pre-concert dinner will take place in The Grain Store at 17.30, and will feature a three course menu 
• Please allow plenty of time to arrive and park in our main customer car park and follow signs to The Grain Store

WEDNESDAY 14TH, THURSDAY 15TH, FRIDAY 16TH JUNE 

TICKET: €15

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Fionnuala and Anthony Brabazon, Lord and Lady Ardee are delighted to invite you to the performance of a third of an inch per second, presented by Floating World Productions. 

Taking place over three evenings in June, this performance is a culmination of a weekly discourse between Floating World Productions’ Director, Andrea Scott and twelve community performers (The Elders). Sure to be a wonderful production for all the senses, this production is supported by Killruddery, The Mill Theatre and the Arts Council of Ireland. 

The inspiration behind a third of an inch per second is the wonder of the mycelium network and the work of forest ecologist Suzanne Simard. The Elders explore the intimate entanglement between humans and trees and delve into what we could learn from how the forest works as a community, sending messages to each other, listening to each other, knowing that when they work together they thrive. The title of this show refers to the speed at which messages pass through the mycelium. Tree time is slow, humans are moving too fast to connect and notice what is going on around them. Floating Worlds hope this piece will encourage you to slow down, listen, and be in awe of the wonder of the natural world.

ABOUT FLOATING WORLD PRODUCTIONS

Floating World Productions provides a platform for emerging artists and theatrical diversity and was founded by theatre artist Andrea Scott to combine theatre, dance, film, visual art, music, interactive sound and visual elements. Floating World Productions work in both conventional theatrical spaces and unusual environments. 

What brings Floating World Productions’ diverse work together is the invitation to their audience to live in the moment with them. They strive to bring you into a space in which you will be transported by a story, a movement, a sound or a picture. Sometimes the space will reveal its own story, sometimes the performer is at the centre of that space. They believe that the theatre experience can be transformative in all of its forms. 

WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?

• This event is of interest to anyone with an interest in wisdom in nature, and how we network together to understand the world better
• Those wishing to explore Killruddery’s Gardens and wilderness while enjoying a theatrical performance

FAQ: 

• This performance will take place between 18.30 and 19.30 
• This performance will take place throughout the wilderness of Killruddery Gardens and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues 
• Please dress for the weather and walking through the woods, wearing suitable footwear

WEDNESDAY, 21ST JUNE

ADULT: €65

ADULT MEMBER: €58.50

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Join us on Midsummer Night to create your own, glorious Midsummer Flower Crown to celebrate the longest day and the height of summer. A flower crown is an ancient symbol of the sun, woven by women throughout history. Join us to continue the magic!

Hosted by Killruddery Cut Flowers Head Florist, Hanka Miziova, in this workshop you will use high summer cut flowers and greenery provided from our own cut flower border and hedgerows to create a beautiful floral crown.

During this workshop Hanka will demonstrate the mechanics of creating a flower crown before helping each participant in the creation of their own. This is a short and sweet workshop, where you will leave with new or improved skills and your own crown to celebrate this summer solstice.

Our Gardens will be open late for this evening giving you an opportunity to enjoy a jaunt through our 17th century heritage Gardens post-workshop, crowned with your beautiful, floral creation.

You are invited to find a friend, book in and prepare to toast to an evening of floral creativity on this a special occasion!

ABOUT HANKA

Hanka Miziova, our new Head Florist at Killruddery, originally trained as a landscape architect. 

Passionate about all things floral, right after completing her Masters degree in landscape design and urbanism, Hanka went on to train in floristry and opened her own floral business. After four years she decided to pursue a career in high-end event floristry and get more in touch with the harvesting process in Vienna.

Consequently she went on to work in various locations all around Italy where she could experience the fast-paced nature of creating floral designs for large scale events as well as get to see the use of native florals in their natural conditions. 

With eight years of experience in floristry and limitless curiosity in seasonal floral possibilities, Hanka places importance on strengthening the connection that people have with flowers, and perceives flowers to be a delicate means to bring people closer to nature in a creative and meaningful way.

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?

• This workshop is for anyone who has an interest in floral creation, celebrating seasonal occasions and getting creative in a heritage space
• This workshop is for complete beginners and intermediate floral practitioners and those looking to explore and expand the art of block printing
• Anyone looking to spend time with like-minded individuals doing something new and creative

FAQ: 

• This workshop will take place from 18.30 – 20.30
• The price of this workshop also includes free entry to our Gardens on the evening of the workshop, which will be open late for you to enjoy a walk about with your flower crown
• All materials for this workshop are provided
• Attendees will each receive a botanical cocktail or mocktail to toast to this wonderful evening
• Please allow yourself plenty of time to get here, park in our main customer car park and follow signs to the workshop

WEDNESDAY, 21ST JUNE

TIME: UNTIL LATE

PLACE: PIZZA SHED + KILLRUDDERY GARDENS

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Celebrate this Midsummers Night with Killruddery and the Pizza Shed in Killruddery Yard with a very special long table pizza picnic! 

Pizza Shed in Killruddery Yard will open for a special Wednesday evening for visitors to enjoy a long-table pizza picnic in The Orchard of the Walled Garden, complete with atmospheric live music. Join us and enjoy an atmospheric evening of music, pizza in a magical setting - just under the Little Sugar Loaf. 

Click and collect a pizza from pizza.killruddery.com and gain a once-off free entry to the Gardens with your wood-fired sourdough pizza to enjoy a long table feast with your friends, or simply enjoy your Neapolitan-style pizza in the Pizza Shed and use your receipt to gain free access to the Gardens on this high summer evening. Drinks will be available from Pizza Shed, and the Carrot & Coffee Corner.

FAQ:

• The Gardens will be open until late on this Midsummer night 
• Picnics are welcome, however gain free entry with a pizza or receipt from Pizza Shed 
• Live music will be provided
• Order your pizza in advance from pizza.killruddery.com

SUNDAYS, 25TH JUNE AND 2ND JULY

TICKETS: €75 pp 

PLACE: THE ORANGERY AT KILLRUDDERY

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Anthony and Fionnuala Brabazon, Lord and Lady Ardee and their family welcome back the annual summer visit from Friends of the Vocal Arts with a special line-up featuring rising stars and some of Ireland’s most established opera singers.

This wonderful fusion of opera and music, combined with the magical setting of our Orangery, has provided memorable occasions for many over the years, including the late Veronica Dunne, her young students and loyal supporters.

These concerts will raise funds towards the Friends of the Vocal Arts and the Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition and to help young singers in development of their careers. The programme for this year’s concerts will include Sopranos Ava Dodd, Deirdre Higgins & Megan O’Neill, Mezzo-Sopranos, Emily Hegarty & Anna-Helena MacLachlan, Baritones Owen Gilhooly & Dylan Rooney and Tenor, Sean Tester.

All are welcome, and you are advised to book quickly as this is a popular annual event!

FAQ:

• This concert will take place in The Orangery of Killruddery House and will begin at 15.00
• Please allow plenty of time to arrive and park in our main customer car park and follow signs to The Orangery (through our Entrance Shop) for the concert

THURSDAY, 6TH + FRIDAY, 7TH JULY

ADULT MEMBERS / CONCESSION: €12

ADULT: €14   CHILD: €7 

FAMILY TICKET (2 ADULTS + 2 CHILDREN): €40

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Fionnuala and Anthony Brabazon, Lord & Lady Ardee are delighted to welcome back Balally Players this July for an outdoor rendition of William Shakespeare's 'Taming of the Shrew' in the Sylvan Theatre. Prepare to be swept away in a merry romp, a life-enhancing comedy about the triumph of marriage over oppression.

In this romantic comedy, Petruchio, a self-confident, swaggering rogue at the beginning, in a way undergoes his own "taming" process to become a loving husband, proud of his wife and delighted with the happiness ahead of them. More mutualistic and game playing, this Shrew hopes the audience will join in, boo and hiss and enjoy the battle of the sexes.

Pack your picnic and blankets and go back in time with this live performance by Balally Players in the surrounds of our Sylvan Theatre. Attendees are asked to dress for the weather and prepare for a fantastic evening of theatre in a magical setting.

ABOUT BALALLY PLAYERS: 

Based in Balally, a suburb in the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown area of Dublin city between the villages of Dundrum and Sandyford, the Balally Players Theatre Company has been part of the amateur theatre movement in Ireland since its first performance in 1983.

Balally Players started competing on the Drama Festival circuit in Ireland in the late 1980s. The group has enjoyed considerable success on the One-Act Festival Circuit. Members have taken plays to France, Denmark, Canada and the USA.

FAQ: 

• This performance will begin at 20.00 in our Sylvan Theatre for a duration of two hours
• Please wear warm clothing and dress appropriately for the weather 
• Please bring picnic blankets and low backed chairs
• Please allow yourself plenty of time to arrive for the performance, park in Killruddery’s main car park and follow signs to the performance 

SUNDAY, 9TH JULY

ADULT MEMBER: FREE   CHILD MEMBER: FREE 

ADULT NON-MEMBER: €8.50   CHILD NON-MEMBER: €3

CHILD (UNDER 4): FREE 

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Tales in the summer gardens... Folklore and legends, crafting, song and storytelling... 

Magic descends upon the heritage Gardens of Killruddery as all kinds of mythical creatures make their way to our woodlands, lawns, trees and ponds for our annual woodland Fairy Tale Day on Sunday, 9th July. 

This day is all about the senses. Families can expect to engage with earth, fire, water and air in a safe and playful environment, complete with plenty of play, music making and storytelling. 

You are invited to dress as your favourite fairy tale character, classic or contemporary hero! Whether you come as a fairy, princess, knight, dragon, Robin Hood or Cinderella - you can rest assured that your day will be filled with mythical magic. 

Over the course of this day out we can look forward to music from Nico Brown and Martin Brunsden, bush camp fire making, earth-crafts with Me And The Moon, face painting, Fairy Tale Camp and so much more. 

This event is FREE for Killruddery Members. Yet to become a Member? Sign up HERE. 

Purchase your ticket in advance for priority entrance on the day. Tickets will also be available on the door also. 

WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?

• This Fairy Tale Day is suitable for all the family
• Those wishing to explore the grounds of Killruddery with a day of family fun, in the beautiful surrounds of Killruddery 
• Those who love all things magical and mythical! 

FAQ:

• This event will take place from 11.00 - 16.00
• All materials are provided 
• Please dress for the day's weather - fairy tale inspired outfits are welcomed! 
• Please allow yourself plenty of time to get here, park in our car park and follow signs to Killruddery's Garden Entrance Shop 
• When purchasing a ticket, please review all of the ticket information to ensure you are selecting the correct ticket types

SUNDAY, 30TH JULY

ADULT: €165

ADULT MEMBER: €148.50

EVENT DESCRIPTION

A nature sketch book is a very enjoyable way of recording your garden, holidays or just keeping visual notes. On 30th July, Lady Fionnuala Aston-Ardee invites you to a workshop with botanical artist Yanny Petters, where you will spend the day in the beautiful surroundings of The Orangery at Killruddery, drawing and painting while being inspired by the planting against this heritage building - built of glass, granite and filled with Victorian Statues.

With limited slots available to ensure the workshop remains intimate and each individual receives plenty of guidance throughout the day, during this workshop, Yanny will demonstrate how you can capture a scene, or make a pleasing flower study while honing your observational skills and just having a relaxing day. Students will be advised on what equipment to bring upon booking, and this workshop also includes a welcome tea/coffee and scone, and two-course lunch with Yanny + Fionnuala in The Grain Store. 

ABOUT YANNY PETTERS 

Yanny Petters paints Irish wild plants. Through her work Yanny raises awareness of the wonders and fragility of wild habitats in a time of climate change. Collections which feature her work include Dr. Shirley Sherwood Collection, London, the Office of Public Works, National Botanic Gardens, Dublin and The Watercolour Society of Ireland.

A member of the Irish Society of Botanical Artists, Yanny is represented by the Olivier Cornet Gallery in Dublin. She teaches watercolour technique at the Schoolhouse for Art in Enniskerry and exhibits regularly with the Watercolour Society of Ireland and the Dublin Painting and Sketching Club. Yanny is delighted and honoured to have had two of her works acquired for the Irish nation by the National Museum of Ireland and the National Gallery of Ireland.

For more information, visit www.yannypetters.net or follow Yanny on Facebook - @PettersBotanicalArtist

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?

• This workshop is for complete beginners & intermediate practitioners
• Those looking to explore and expand the art of watercolour painting and nature drawing
• Those looking to gain confidence with a new creative outlet
• Anyone looking to spend time with like-minded individuals doing something new and creative

FAQ:

• This workshop will take place from 10.00 - 17.00
• Participants must supply some materials for this workshop, please see below
• Please wear warm thick soled shoes, and dress to suit the days weather. We recommend packing a sun hat and suncream should it be a sunny day! 
• Please allow yourself plenty of time to get here, park in our main customer car park and follow signs to our Garden Entrance Shop

PARTICIPANTS OF THIS WORKSHOP SHOULD BRING: 

• A4 ring bound sketch book with 200gsm smooth watercolour paper or similar
• masking tape, (sharp) 2H and 3B pencil
• Water soluble colour pencils, set of 12 or more Caran D’Ache (Museum Aquarelle) or Derwent Inktense
• Two round pointed watercolour brushes, large (about 10mm thick) and medium (about 5mm thick)
• Flat brush, 2 sizes
• Palette, can be a white ceramic plate or tile
• Cotman Artists watercolour: Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red, Alizerin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Prussian Blue, Violet (or a pan set with the same colours)
• Kitchen towel 
• Water vessel/jam jar 
• Folding stool or light chair and light easel