SHIFTING BRILLIANCIES - A GROUP SHOW CELEBRATING NATURE AT KILLRUDDERY
About this experience
Date: 4th October - 4th January
Tickets: FREE ADMISSION
Place: KILLRUDDERY YARD
What to Expect
This curated exhibition explores how nature is constantly in flux. Set within the 19th‑century Killruddery Yard – a former farmyard now home to our Garden‑to‑Plate cafe and farm shop – it invites visitors to see the estate’s woodlands, gardens, botanicals and wildlife anew. The title comes from Seamus Heaney’s poem Lightenings, and curator Niamh Mac Gowan uses this idea of “shifting brilliancies” to frame works that capture changes in light, season and mood. Niamh is an interiors consultant and practicing artist who specialises in creating atmospheric spaces informed by nature; for this show she brings together printmakers and painters whose pieces range from botanical studies to expressive landscapes and beyond.
Artists: The exhibition features Yoko Akino, Jean Bardon, Leah Beggs, Carmel Benson, Lynda Bremner, Róisín Coyle, Gráinne Cuffe, Cliona Doyle, Niamh Flanagan, Clare Henderson, Louise Leonard, Niamh Mac Gowan, Niall Naessens, Caroline Patten, Robert Russell
and Brien Vahey. Though varied in medium and style, their works complement one another. Niamh has intentionally selected smaller, accessible pieces to encourage visitors to imagine owning fine art.
Practical Information
Dates: 4 October 2025 – 4 January 2026
Location: Killruddery Yard, Southern Cross Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow A98 W9F2
Admission: Free (charges apply for some events)
Getting There: Less than an hour from Dublin; free parking on‑site
Related Events: See "Art and Pizza Evening" 11th October - (ticketed event)
“Killruddery is both a working farm and a family home, a living heritage and biodiverse estate. This exhibition invites you to see our gardens and wild places through the eyes of artists and to experience the magic of shifting brilliancies that Seamus Heaney so beautifully captured + whose words inspired Niamh Mac Gowan's special curation of invited Artists, our hope is that visitors can imagine this art on their walls.” – Fionnuala Brabazon, CEO and Creative Director
Related Items
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SEASONAL SUPPER CLUB AT KILLRUDDERY
AVAILABLE DATES:
29th December
2026 DATES ONLINE:
7th + 21st February
7th March
PRICE: €79
PLACE: THE GRAIN STORE
Join us for our 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 autumn 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:
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Four-course seasonal menu crafted by our Head Chef
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Craft beer, botanical cocktails, and an extensive wine menu available
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Candlelit tables, ideal for groups of up to eight guests
Booking Information:
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Pre-book your four-course meal online (drinks additional)
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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.
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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: October, November, December
Time: 18.30, 19.00, 19.30, 20.00
Place: The Grain Store, Killruddery Yard
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Testimonials
Seasonal Supper Club - Everything perfect from beginning to end, atmospheric setting, wonderful staff and service, the food was so fresh and full of flavour and presented so well, a credit to the head chef Niall, whose visit to each table also made it special. A credit to the whole team, we will definitely be back.
