Powerscourt Distillery set to open in March 2019
OPENING MARCH 2019Set against the stunning backdrop of the Sugarloaf Mountain, nourished by pure Wicklow spring water, and enjoying a mild coastline climate, Powerscourt sets the perfect stage for...
View ArticleArtist in Residence at The Design Loft
The Design Loft in Powerscourt House is thrilled to announce the "Artist in Residence" programme - a brand new series of exhibitions by contemporary Irish artists.Pencil: Fifty Shades of GreyAn...
View ArticleAvoca Powerscourt's Giant Meringues with Pistachios
Over the past 20 years we have tried all sorts of meringue recipes and ideas from pavlovas and roulades, to nests and shells. These giant shapes are a new sticky and delicious addition to the...
View ArticlePowerscourt Estate Announced Winner at Asia Matters Business Awards
[Enniskerry, Co Wicklow November 2018] Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry has been awarded the Regional Asia Business Initiative Award at the culmination of the Asia Matters Business Summit 2018. The...
View ArticlePowerscourt Estate Shortlisted in Asia Matters Business Awards 2018
[Enniskerry, Co Wicklow] Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow has been shortlisted in the category of Regional Asia Business Initiative(Tourism)at the Asia Matters Business Awards 2018.Presented by the...
View ArticleAutumn Glory in Powerscourt Gardens
I always find it hard to let go of summer, but the beautiful golden light of October is one of my favourite things about autumn.We visited the gardens on a sunny Saturday afternoon in early October “to...
View ArticleChapterhouse Theatre Company presents Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – July...
The Walled Garden at Powerscourt Estate and Gardens was the beautiful setting for the return of Chapterhouse Theatre to Ireland this weekend, for a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon of Mad Hatter madness...
View ArticleMaking the World Mobility Friendly
Access For All At Powerscourt EstateEveryone at Powerscourt Estate was enormously proud when National Geographic voted the gardens the third best in the entire world. When you consider the other...
View ArticleSnowy Mother’s Day at the Powerscourt Waterfall
We didn’t expect to still find snow at the Powerscourt Waterfall. After all, a week after Ireland’s heaviest snow event in a decade, the white stuff was already long gone from our seaside town.Yet only...
View ArticleThe Gardens at Christmas
The Gardens at Powerscourt are beautiful at any time of year, but the chaning seasons adds another dimension. Kerry Gordon, a regular guest blogger for us, captures the beauty of the Gardens in the...
View ArticleWinter & Christmas Floral Design Demonstrations
Ever wondered how to create a show-stopping Christmas centrepiece for the dining table or a beautiful festive wreath?Join some of the brightest stars in the Irish floral industry at Powerscourt Garden...
View ArticleLaunch of the book ‘Powerscourt Golf Club – Celebrating 20 Years’
The members and friends of Powerscourt Golf Club recently gathered to mark the publication of a book celebrating the club’s 20 years of success and to toast its next 20 years. MC on the day was...
View ArticlePowerscourt River Walk in the autumn
Most Saturday mornings you will find me in my favourite place, the River Walk at Powerscourt Estate, which nestles at the edge of the Wicklow Mountains. With my nosey greyhound Lola and my daughter...
View ArticleHo Ho Ho Santa is coming to Powerscourt House!
We hope you’ve been good this year, because the Big Guy is coming back. From the 25th November to the 23rd December inclusive, Mr Claus himself (and his elves too) will be at Avoca in Powerscourt...
View ArticleWin €250 worth of autumn plants!
Be in with a chance to win some stylish autumn and winter plants to adorn your front door, patio, back garden or garden landscaping. We have €250 worth of plants to give away to one lucky winner!!ENTER...
View ArticleAvoca Puy Lentil, Rocket & Feta Salad
This Summer, enjoy your favourite Avoca dishes in the comfort of your own home. All of our scrumptious Summer salads, BBQ vegetables and delicious dishes are available to go in our Foodhalls. Or you...
View ArticleAvoca Meringue with Raspberries & Pistachios
Over the past 20 years we have tried all sorts of meringue recipes and ideas from Pavlovas and roulades, to nests and shells. The best thing about these is that you don’t need to worry about them being...
View ArticleAvoca Green Herb Cous Cous
This Summer, enjoy your favourite Avoca dishes in the comfort of your own home. All of our scrumptious Summer salads, BBQ vegetables and delicious dishes are available to go in our Foodhalls. Or you...
View ArticleAvoca Heirloom Tomato & Basil Salad
This Summer, enjoy your favourite Avoca dishes in the comfort of your own home. All of our scrumptious Summer salads, BBQ vegetables and delicious dishes are available to go in our Foodhalls. Or you...
View ArticleAvoca Scones
Scones can be prepared to breadcrumb stage and then left overnight for the milk to be added in the morning, once the milk is added to the mixture the raising agent starts to work. Scones come in so...
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