The Enchanted Garden at Kilruddery House and Gardens
June 27, 2009 by admin
Russian Dolls by Gabriela Kiss
It’s been a wonderful sunny day in Dublin, and we had spent it enjoying a great arts event at Kilruddery House and Gardens – The Enchanted Garden.
The Enchanted Garden 2009
The Enchanted Garden is a Kilruddery Arts two-day event curated by Fionnuala Aston-Ardee and Rosie Lynch, taking place on the weekend of June 27th and 28th 2009.
This arts event celebrates creative play and attracts visitors of all ages for the second year in a row. Family oriented, The Enchanted Garden event hosts interactive installations and artist led workshops on the grounds of Kilruddery Gardens.
Food (it was BBQ today) and drinks (natural juices and tea/coffee) are available at the new Garden Cafe, and picnics are also welcome.
Artists at The Enchanted Garden 2009
The following artists have provided installations for this year’s event:
- Bernardine Carroll
- Sinead Conlon
- Roisin Coyle
- “Culturstruction” (Jo Anne Butler, Tara Kennedy)
- Fiona Hallinan
- George Higgs
- Gabriella Kiss
- Ruth Lyons
- Jennie Moran
- Nina Tanis
- Kate Warner
- Jana Zitzmann
The series of interactive installations and participatory activities includes a family of life size Russian dolls, by Hungarian artist Gabriella Kiss; a musical tree by composer George Higgs; and a miniature child’s size version of Killruddery House, designed by visual art/architecture duo “Culturstruction”.
Tickets and opening times for The Enchanted Garden event
Tickets are sold on entrance. You can either get €7 individual one or get a family pass (2 adults and 3 children) for €25.
Opening Time: 12.30 – 5.00 pm
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Powerscourt Waterfall
June 9, 2009 by admin
Powerscourt Waterfall
Powerscourt Waterfall is the highest waterfall in Ireland. Located near Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, it is one of the most thrilling natural attractions found in Ireland today.
The waterfall itself is 130m (425ft) high and is quite magnificent when the weather is right.
Powerscourt Waterfall had been attracting visitors for the past few hundred years, and still stays one of the most popular destinations for anyone visiting Dublin.
A beautiful Dargle Valley surrounding the waterfall is great for walking with plenty of picturesque views and a nature trails, while the base area of the waterfall is a much loved place for BBQ.
Thanks to the kid’s playground area and refreshments kiosk, Powerscourt Waterfall is a great way for the whole family to enjoy a day out.