Killruddery House and Gardens

07/10/2026

PIZZA BY NIGHT - MUSHROOM CHATS

Join us on the 23rd of October for a special late-night evening in the Pizza Shed, hosted by Head Chef Niall O’Sullivan, for an evening of great food, fun and flavour.

Enjoy a glass of bubbles on arrival, settle in for an evening of delicious wood-fired sourdough pizza, and discover the wonderful world of mushrooms with a special demonstration from Ashford Mushrooms.

A relaxed evening of good food, great company and the unique atmosphere of the Pizza Shed after dark. Book your table now through link in bio.

01/10/2026

BOO! HALLOWEEN HARVEST WEEKEND

Join us this October Bank Holiday weekend for a celebration of all things autumn in the Walled Garden + Killruddery Yard.

From exploring our Pumpkin Patch and enjoying seasonal activities, to getting out into nature for mushroom hunting, there will be plenty to discover throughout the weekend.

Friday evening, join us for a special Pizza Night, hosted by Head Chef Niall O'Sullivan with a demonstration from Ashford Mushrooms, bringing together great food, seasonal flavours and a relaxed atmosphere.

We’ll also be launching our first-ever Giant Pumpkin Growing Competition for 2027, with a talk from Killruddery Kitchen Gardener Pat Keady.

Bring the family, gather your friends and enjoy a weekend of autumnal food, nature and fun.

More info + to book; visit the link in bio!

30/09/2026

NATURAL DYE WORKSHOP

The Colour Beneath.

Disover the hidden colours growing all around us at the next workshop in Killruddery Flower Studio Workshop Series.

Join Kathryn Davey on the 14th of November for The Colour Beneath; Discovering Natural Dye from Plants - a day of exploring the wonderful world of botanical colour, learning how plants can be transformed into beautiful natural dyes, and uncovering the magic beneath the surface.

Your day of colour and discovery is complemented by a delicious lunch in the award winning Grain Store restaurant and a visit to the Victorian walled garden.

A day to slow down, get creative, connect with nature and discover colour in a whole new way.

Spaces are limited - book your place now through link in bio!

26/09/2026

A DAY AT KILLRUDDERY

From a wander through the gardens to a quiet moment surrounded by nature, we are told that these 17C gardens hold charm for all ages. 50 acres of formal gardens to roam, explore and slow down in. Discover why Killruddery has been named the most important Baroque Gardens in Ireland and also local families say it is their back garden.

Afterwards visit Killruddery Yard, Farm Shop & Cafe, or settle in for a seasonal lunch in the Grain Store, a hot drink from the Garden Tea Room or treat yourself to a Killruddery Woodfired sourdough pizza. Or get active in tree top climb. There’s something for everyone at Killruddery

Come for an hour, stay for the day. 30 mins from Dublin City Centre

22/09/2026

SCARECROW AVENUE COMPETITION

As the leaves begin to turn and autumn settles over Killruddery, it’s time to bring a little magic to the avenue.

Our annual Scarecrow Avenue Competition is returning, and we’re inviting you to dream up a scarecrow of your own. Perhaps a woodland wanderer, a mischievous garden guardian, a harvest-time character or something wonderfully unexpected…

Scarecrow kits will be available from the Farm Shop from the 23rd of September, ready for you to take home and transform into your very own autumn creation.

Once your scarecrow is dressed, decorated and ready for the season, bring it back to Killruddery Farm Shop by 23rd of October to be displayed along the avenue and be in with a chance of winning this year’s competition.

Our judging panel this year is Killruddery CEO & Creative Director Fionnuala Brabazon, Farmer Tom Jenkinson and David from Me & The Moon, who will be looking out for winners in three categories:

Most Creative - for the scarecrow that captures the imagination
Scariest - for the one that sends the biggest shivers down the Avenue
Best Made - for exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail

So gather your straw, find your old hat, raid the button tin and let your imagination wander…

Who knows what wonderful characters will appear along Scarecrow Avenue this autumn?

17/09/2026

WEDDINGS ONLINE AWARDS

We’re delighted to share that Killruddery has been nominated in two categories in the weddingsonline Awards 2027!

- Country House Venue of the Year
- Venue Co-ordinator of the Year - Leinster

These nominations mean so much to us because Killruddery weddings are managed with alot of care & attention to detail. Behind every celebration is a whole Estate of people, skills and care coming together to create something truly special.

From our Gardeners growing seasonal produce and flowers in the Walled Garden, to our Flower Studio florists creating beautiful bouquets and floral displays, our chefs preparing menus around what is growing and our weddings team carefully bringing every detail together - there is a great deal happening behind the scenes long before guests arrive.

And, of course, our wonderful weddings manager; Gemma Arnold, caring deeply at the heart of it all, guiding couples through their journey with care, creativity and attention to detail, ensuring each celebration is personal to them and in harmony with the season.

Congratulations to Aoife & Karan who were married at Killruddery earlier this year and thank you for appearing in this reel, which captures behind the scenes of a wedding at Killruddery.

We are grateful to all the couples who have entrusted us with their wedding day and to every member of the Killruddery team who help make these celebrations possible.

Here’s to the 17C gardens, the flowers, the food, the people, the planning and all the beautiful moments in between. Voting is now open, via link in bio!

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16/09/2026

04/09/2026

MUSHROOM HUNT AT KILLRUDDERY

As the leaves turn gold and the woodlands settle into their autumn hues, we’re delighted to welcome Bill O’Dea back to Killruddery as part of our Autumn Flower Studio series for our annual mushroom hunt and forage on the 25th of October.

Join Bill beneath the autumn canopy as he leads us into the fascinating world of native Irish mushrooms - uncovering their ecology, identification and folklore, while sharing stories and insights into woodland biodiversity, sustainable foraging and our ever-changing Irish landscape.

After the woodland walk, the foraged treasures will make their way from forest floor to kitchen, as our Head Chef Niall O’Sullivan joins Bill for a seasonal cooking demonstration. Together, they’ll bring your finds to life alongside cultivated mushrooms from Ashford Mushrooms and fragrant seasonal herbs gathered from the Killruddery Gardens.

We can’t think of a better way to spend an autumn day at Killruddery.

Spaces are limited for this workshop, book your place now at the link: https://killruddery.com/products/workshop-mushroom-hunt-with-bill-odea

01/09/2026

ANNUAL APPLE PRESSING

It’s that magical time of year again! Our annual Apple Pressing is returning on Saturday 12th September to Killruddery Yard, and we can’t wait to get stuck into some good old-fashioned autumn fun.

Bring along your own apples and bottles and we’ll do the pressing - turning your homegrown apples into delicious, fresh juice to take home and enjoy!

No apple tree? No problem! For those who’d like to join in the fun, we’ll have apples and glass bottles available to buy in our Farm Shop.

The event is completely free to attend, and there’s no need to book in advance - just bring your apples, your bottles and your autumn spirit!

Come along, soak up the seasonal vibes, and celebrate the wonderful apple harvest with us.

23/08/2026

GROW YOUR OWN VEGETABLES

Join Killruddery Kitchen Gardener Pat Keady as part of our Autumn Flower Studio series and learn to grow your own vegetables.

Learn how to create kitchen garden beds that produce most of the year, with practical guidance on everything from seed sowing and propagation to soil preparation, pest management and succession planting.

This full day workshop will include a long table lunch in the award winning Grain Store restaurant and a visit to our walled garden with practical demos from Pat.

Book your place now and join us on the 12th of September!

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