AVAILABLE DATES:

18th October

1st, 8th, 22nd, 29th November

6th + 13th December

PRICE: €79

PLACE: THE GRAIN STORE

Join us for an Autumn and Winter Seasonal Supper Club, where renewal and flavor come together in a celebration of the season. 

Savor a thoughtfully crafted four-course set menu, inspired by the vibrant bounty of spring from our Farm and Gardens. Led by Head Chef Niall O’Sullivan, each dish captures the freshness and vitality of the season, offering a true farm-to-table experience. Set in the charming warmth of our 19th Century Grain Store, complete with the crackle of a log fire, creating the perfect tone for an unforgettable evening. Whether with friends or family, this is a moment to savor the season's finest offerings in delightful company.

What to expect:

• Four-course seasonal menu crafted by our Head Chef

• Craft beer, botanical cocktails, and an extensive wine menu available

• Candlelit tables, ideal for groups of up to eight guests

Booking Information:

• Pre-book your four-course meal online (drinks additional)

• For groups larger than eight, please email us at info@killruddery.com and we will do our best to accommodate 
  

• If you can't book your chosen table size please email us at info@killruddery.com and we will do our best to accommodate or will place you on a cancellation/waiting list.
  

• Cancellations require a minimum of 48 hours notice for rescheduling or refund; no-shows are non-refundable

SAMPLE SET MENU FOR SEASONAL SUPPERS HERE. 

Date: 8TH MARCH - 14TH SEPTEMBER

Tickets: FREE ADMISSION 

Place: KILLRUDDERY YARD

Vincent Sheridan’s art practice delves into the complex social behaviours and mesmerising flight dynamics of birds, particularly crows, swifts and starlings. His fascination lies in the intricate ‘murmurations’ — the captivating, brushstroke-like patterns formed by flocks in motion. This evocative imagery is central to Sheridan’s exploration of avian motion and serves as both a subject and a metaphor, drawing parallels between avian and human social interactions.

An award-winning printmaker, Sheridan was born in County Kildare and studied at the Dublin Institute of Technology and the National College of Art and Design, Dublin. He has worked as a full-time artist for over 20 years. He has travelled extensively and spent time in the Canadian High Arctic. For part of 1991, he was artist-in-residence at the West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative, Cape Dorset.

 

“And over his shoulder a glimpse of starlings

Suddenly lifted over field, road and river

Like a fist of black dust pitched in the wind.”

- “A Glimpse of Starlings” Brendan Kennelly. 

 

The exhibition will run from 8th March until the 14th September 2025 at Killruddery Yard. Open Daily 9am - 6pm. Free parking and admission. 

For further information on the artist, visit vincentsheridan.com. For enquiries and sales contact Rebekah Moriarty. rebekah@killruddery.com 

 

THURSDAY 14TH + FRIDAY 15TH AUGUST

STANDARD TICKET: €18.50   MEMBER TICKET: €15

CONCESSION: €15   CHILD: €7

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Fionnuala and Anthony Brabazon, Lord & Lady Ardee are delighted to welcome back Off the Ground Theatre this summer for with an all new adaptation of the quintessential pirate tale 'Treasure Island'! Head to the high seas with OTG with this original version of the swashbuckling classic tale!

Promising both swash and buckle in spades, with plenty of adventure and a hearty helping of laughs too, Summer 2025's production is not one to be missed. 

Pack your picnic and blankets and go back in time with this live performance by Off the Ground Theatre Company 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 OFF THE GROUND THEATRE

Celebrating our 30th year in 2025, Off the Ground was formed with the aim of producing quality theatre which is accessible to all. Now producing up to ten productions a year, including youth theatre shows, open air theatre and touring productions, Off the Ground has an extensive workshop programme which covers everything from Shakespeare to stage combat.

FAQ: 

• This performance will begin at 19.30 in our Sylvan Theatre, with doors opening at 19.00
• 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 
  
• This production will contain light-hearted reference to guns/gunfighting, as well as scenes featuring mock-shooting, duels, etc.

SUNDAY, 17TH AUGUST 

ADULT MEMBER: FREE   CHILD MEMBER: FREE

ADULT NON-MEMBER: €10.50   12 - 18 YEAR OLDS/CONCESSION NON-MEMBER: €9.50

CHILD NON-MEMBER: €4.00

UNDER 4: FREE

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Join us for our end of summer garden party, ‘The Last of the Summer Fling’ - a fun-filled day in our 17th century heritage Gardens. Pack your own rug, picnic hamper and sit back and relax in between welly throwing, croquet and plenty of traditional games on the lawns to suit all ages!

For the little ones in our Families: Today’s the day the teddy bears have their picnic! The Killruddery bears are back again for another year and will be sure to welcome all their little friends around the Gardens. 

Also open for poorly visitors, the Teddy Bear & Doll’s Hospital in aid of Barretstown will be patching up your favourite cuddly toys and dolls in the Orangery. Open 10.00 - 12.30 and 13.30 - 15.00, leave them to be well-looked after while you enjoy an afternoon of activities, before picking them up to bring home at the end of the day when they have been brought back to full health by the voluntary nurses. Proceeds from this year's Hospital will be donated to Barretstown to support their work - rebuilding lives affected by childhood illness.

This is a magical family day out to enjoy the Gardens at Killruddery as the summer draws to a close and to appreciate the simple joys of imaginative play. Picnic's are welcome, there will also be plenty of food and drinks for you to purchase at your leisure - We look forward to seeing you there!

WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?

• This event is suitable for all the family
• Those wishing to explore the grounds of Killruddery with a day of family fun
• Advance booking is advised but not essential as entry will also be available on the door, however priority entry will be given to those who pre-book

FAQ: 

• This event will take place from 11.00 - 16.00
• Car parking is free
• Advance booking is not essential but is advised
• Please dress for the day’s weather, bring along your picnics and cuddly toys 
• Please allow yourself plenty of time to get here, park in our main customer car park and follow signs to Killruddery’s Garden Entrance Shop
• When purchasing a ticket, please review all of the information to ensure you are selecting the correct ticket types

SUNDAY, 24TH AUGUST 

Adult member: Complimentary 

Adult non-member €10.50 (concession non-member €9.50)

EVENT DESCRIPTION

To celebrate Heritage Week, Killruddery is honoured to welcome Peter Pearson - celebrated historian, conservationist and artist - for a special talk introduced by Lord Meath and hosted by the Killruddery House Guides.

A passionate advocate for Ireland's architectural heritage, Peter Pearson has dedicated his life to documenting, painting and preserving historic buildings and streetscapes. His early work Dún Laoghaire: Kingstown marked the beginning of a prolific career in both conservation and publishing. He is also the founder of the Dublin Civic Trust and a noted collector of architectural fragments.

This is a unique opportunity to hear from one of Ireland's foremost voices on built heritage - an afternoon of stories, insights and reflections on our shared architectural past.

This talk will take place in The Library of Killruddery House (a Member of the Historic Houses of Ireland)

WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?

• This event is suitable for those interested in history and architectural heritage

FAQ: 

• This talk will take place at 12.00 in The Library of Killruddery House. 
• Car parking is free
• Advance booking is essential 
• This talk is not suitable for children under the age of 12
• Please allow yourself plenty of time to get here, park in our main customer car park and follow signs to Killruddery’s Garden Entrance Shop
• When purchasing a ticket, please review all of the information to ensure you are selecting the correct ticket types

SUNDAY, 24TH AUGUST 

TIME: 3PM 

Adult member: Complimentary 

Adult non-member €10.50 (concession non-member €9.50)

 

EVENT DESCRIPTION

As part of Heritage Week Ireland, Xenia Meath welcomes you "at home" for a presentation following the publication of her book, Evelyn.

In conversation with Sarah Greene, one of our volunteer archivists, this intimate talk will offer a personal insight into the life of Evelyn, Xenia's Grandmother, a richly detailed portrait of a remarkable woman navigating the social and moral landscape of the early 20th Century across Europe, from England to Russia.

Join us in the library for this special presentation as Xenia shares the inspiration, research and reflections behind her telling of Evelyn's story.

This talk will take place in The Library of Killruddery House (a Member of the Historic Houses of Ireland)

 

FAQ: 

• This talk will take place at 3pm in The Library of Killruddery House. 
• Car parking is free
• Advance booking is essential 
• This talk is not suitable for children under the age of 12
• Please allow yourself plenty of time to get here, park in our main customer car park and follow signs to Killruddery’s Garden Entrance Shop
• When purchasing a ticket, please review all of the information to ensure you are selecting the correct ticket types

SATURDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER

TICKETS: 

MEMBERS:   €126

STANDARD: €140

ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP

Join us for this one day workshop with artist David Begley, develop your own unique approach to this spontaneous, painterly medium, creating monotype prints. We will explore monochrome mark-making exercises, work with wipe-out, direct painting, tonking, and collage techniques in order to make our prints.

We will make the most of the gardens, David will guide participants in observing and capturing Killruddery's Gardens in the end of Summer Days, an inspiration for your prints.

This wonderful day will be rounded off with plenty of warming drinks and a nourishing seasonal meal prepared by Head Chef Niall O'Sullivan and team - using ingredients grown on our Estate. 

To ensure individual attention and support, places on this workshop are strictly limited.

ABOUT DAVID BEGLEY

David Begley is an artist, filmmaker, and arts educator. He has exhibited his animations, drawings, paintings, monotype prints, and films, nationally and internationally since 1996. In 2020 David was commissioned by Wexford County Council to create The Monk’s Garden, a visual art, heritage, and gardening project with St Edan’s National school, Ferns. Inspired by this work, David made his documentary The Keepers highlighting the importance of art and gardening for children. 

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?

• Beginner + intermediate print artists looking to explore and expand their creative practice
  
• Those who enjoy learning alongside like-minded creatives in a beautiful environment 

WHAT TO BRING:

• Please bring an apron and notebook
• Please wear warm, weather appropriate clothing and thick soled shoes

ADDITIONAL INFO:

• Ticket price includes food and drink
  
• Well Water station.
  
• Long Table Lunch in the Grain Store
  

PRICE: FREE 

 

 

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Our annual Apple Pressing Day is back for another year on Saturday the 13th September – bring your own bottles and apples to be pressed.

For those without apple trees, we’ll have apples and glass bottles for sale in our Farm Shop for you to get involved in the fun.

This event is free to attend with no need to book in advance – we look forward to soaking up the autumn vibes with you! 

FAQ:

• This is a free event with no need to register in advance
• Please park in our main customer car park, and follow signs to Killruddery Yard
• Please bring your own apples and bottles for juice

SATURDAY, 20TH SEPTEMBER

PRE-CONCERT DINNER + CONCERT TICKET:  MEMBER: €64  STANDARD: €71

CONCERT TICKET ONLY: MEMBER: €25   STANDARD: €27.70

ABOUT THE EVENT

Join us for Sunset Duet, an intimate evening of music with songwriter, pianist and cellist Vyvienne Long and celebrated musician and broadcaster Fiachna Ó Braonáin, performing live in the stunning setting of Killruddery’s Orangery.

Brought together by a shared love of music, this unique collaboration was born out of friendship and fandom. Their musical dialogue—playful, profound, and sometimes poignant—has led to a series of creative ventures, including their 2024 Earth Day release, You’re the Reason Our World is Warmin’. Inspired by a classic country duet and the urgency of the climate crisis, the track reveals the pair’s ability to blend humour and heart with lyrical finesse.

For this special concert, Vyvienne and Fiachna will perform favourites from their respective catalogues, creating duets wherever the music leads. Framed by the golden light of the Orangery at sunset, Sunset Duet invites you to experience the meeting of two distinct yet kindred musical voices—an evening of interior reflection, magnetic joy, and quietly stirring harmony.

Note: Seating is unreserved. Doors open 30 minutes before the performance.

ARTIST BIOGRAPHIES

Vyvienne Long

A pioneering Irish cellist and songwriter, Vyvienne Long is renowned for her innovative “cello song” style. Known for her work on Damien Rice’s O and acclaimed solo albums, her genre-blending sound continues to captivate global audiences. 

 

Fiachna Ó Braonáin

Founding member of Hothouse Flowers and RTÉ Radio 1 host, Fiachna Ó Braonáin is a seasoned performer and composer whose creative range spans folk, rock, and broadcast storytelling.

Instagram: @fiachnaobtaonain
Twitter: @fobraonain
Facebook: @fiachnaobraonain
Bluesky: @fiachnaobraonain.bsky.social 

Website: www.fiachnaobraonain.com

 

 

FAQ: 

• Pre-concert dinner will take place in The Grain Store at 18.30, and will feature a three course menu 
• This concert will take place in The Orangery of Killruddery House and will begin at 21.00, lasting for one hour 
• The Gardens will open from 20.00 and the Tea Room will open with pre-concert drinks & snacks
• Please allow plenty of time to arrive and park in our main customer car park. If you are attending our pre-concert dinner please follow signs to The Grain Store, otherwise please follow signs to The Orangery for the concert 

SUNDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER

Adult member: €216

Adult non-member: €240

ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP

Join us just before the Autumn equinox and learn to create a Botanical Cast with the beautiful botanical artist Erica Devine. You will create your own wall piece, immortalising seasonal blooms from Killruddery Cut Flower beds for years to come. This workshop is a good introduction to working with plaster where you will be shown the techniques Erica uses to create sculptural wall pieces for clients including Jo Malone in Paris and The Powerscourt Hotel. All materials are provided and if you wish to bring some stems from your own garden or surrounding to include you are welcome to bring them along.

Hosted by Fionnuala Brabazon, all materials for this workshop are provided and this day promises bounty in plenty as everyone will leave with their own wall piece, detailed notes and a suppliers list to help you pursue this art-form further, nourishment with warm drinks and a long table lunch in The Grain Store cooked by our Head Chef Niall O'Sullivan. 

ABOUT ERICA DEVINE

Erica Devine is an artist and maker. A graduate of Trinity College Dublin and Durham University, she worked as a conservator at the National Museum of Ireland, the National Trust in the UK and as an advisor to award-winning historic houses and museums. 

Seeking a creative direction in her career led her to pursue the art of botanical casting. Within a short period she was featured in solo and group exhibitions including the Design and Craft Council of Ireland's Craft Village at Bloom in the Park and Sculpture in Context in the National Botanic Gardens. Erica's work is to be found in private collections from Japan to the USA and closer to home, in The Powerscourt Hotel. Most recently, she was commissioned to create botanical casts to decorate Jo Malone's new flagship store in Paris. 

 

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?

• This workshop is for complete beginners & intermediate practitioners 
• Those looking to explore and expand their ability in craft making
• Those looking to grain 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 - 15.30
• All materials are supplied
• Please wear warm thick soled shoes, and dress to suit the days weather
• Please wear clothes you don't mind getting the odd splash of plaster on - an apron is highly recommended!
• Please allow yourself plenty of time to get here, park in our main customer car park and follow signs to Killruddery Cut Flowers workshop 

SATURDAY 11TH + SUNDAY 12TH OCTOBER

TICKETS:

Adult members €225 

Adult non-members €250

ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP

Join artist David Begley for a two day workshop in making, drawing, and painting with charcoal and botanical ink. David will demonstrate how to gather and prepare materials, and how to grind, bind, cook and transform them into your own unique charcoals and inks using ancient and contemporary recipes.

On the second day, we will hopefully make the most of the gardens - or in the Orangery (weather depending) David will guide participants in using these pigments in observing and capturing Killruddery's Gardens in all its Autumn colour using pigments and charcoal you have just created!

This rich and creative weekend will be rounded off with plenty of warming drinks and nourishing seasonal meals prepared by Head Chef Niall O'Sullivan and team - using ingredients grown on our estate. 

To ensure individual attention and support, places on this workshop are strictly limited.

ABOUT DAVID BEGLEY

David Begley is an artist, filmmaker, and arts educator. He has exhibited his animations, drawings, paintings, monotype prints, and films, nationally and internationally since 1996. In 2020 David was commissioned by Wexford County Council to create The Monk’s Garden, a visual art, heritage, and gardening project with St Edan’s National school, Ferns. Inspired by this work, David made his documentary The Keepers highlighting the importance of art and gardening for children. 

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?

• Beginning and intermediate natural pigment artists looking to explore and expand their creative practice
• Anyone seeking confidence in natural pigment, charcoal creation and drawing
• Those who enjoy learning alongside like-minded individuals in a beautiful environment

FAQ:

• This workshop is held in Killruddery Cut Flowers workshop in Killruddery Yard
• The Wilton Hotel is our recommendation location to stay nearby - a 10 minute walk or 3 minute drive to Killruddery

WHAT TO BRING:

• Please bring a mortar and pestle, apron and a notebook.
  
• Warm, weather appropriate clothing and thick-soled shoes

ADDITIONAL INFO:

• Well Water station.
  
• Sour Dough Pizza in the Pizza Shed on Saturday
  
• Long Table Lunch in the Grain Store on Sunday
  
• Afternoon coffee / tea and baked goods
  

SUNDAY, 2ND NOVEMBER

STANDARD TICKET: €160 

MEMBER TICKET: €144

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Join Killruddery Cut Flowers this winter and learn the craft of willow weaving with master basket weaver, Sarah Jenkinson as you weave three natural bird feeders for your garden birds. A long bird feeder (also functional as kitchen storage) and two spiral bird feeders suitable for bird see balls, nuts, dried fruit and/or indoor light decoration. This workshop is a good introduction to working with willow where you will be shown a variety of traditional weaves and basket-making techniques

Hosted by Lady Fionnuala Ardee, all materials for this workshop are provided, and this workshop promises bounty in plenty as everyone will leave with their own woven bird-feeders, along with nourishment and relaxation through plenty of complimentary tea/coffee + baked goods, and a long table lunch in The Grain Store cooked by our Head Chef Niall O’Sullivan.

To ensure high quality tuition and support, numbers for this workshop are limited.

ABOUT SARAH JENKINSON 

Sarah Jenkinson lives and works in Galway city as a full time basketmaker. Sarah made her first willow basket a few years ago and instantly fell in love with the uniquely spiced aroma and texture of willow, and the ancient craft of basketmaking. Having been given the opportunity to work as an apprentice with Ciaran Hogan at his workshop and shop at the Spiddal Craft Centre, it was here that Sarah developed her skills and love for traditional Irish basketmaking along with attending basketmaking residencies all over Europe where she learned new basketry skills from many talented basketmakers.

Sarah loves weaving with willow and she has found that the ancient craft of basketmaking has rooted her in a very special place, deeply connected to the earth. Sarah weaves baskets with barked willow allowing the stunning natural colours and the uniquely spiced aroma of the willow varieties to shine through on each basket. Sarah also grows various willow varieties in a small Salley Garden in Connemara from which she harvests willow every winter for use in her baskets.

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?

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

FAQ:

• This workshop will take place from 10.00 - 15.30
• All materials are supplied
• Please wear warm thick soled shoes, and dress to suit the days weather
• Please allow yourself plenty of time to get here, park in our main Car Park and follow signs to Killruddery Cut Flowers