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Fantastical Fairy Fest in Powerscourt Gardens

Imaginosity, Dublin Children’s Museum, will soon be spreading their happy magic with a Fantastical Fairy Fest in Powerscourt’s Walled Gardens in beautiful County Wicklow! Creating an enchanted...

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What's in Bloom at Powerscourt Gardens?

Powerscourt Gardens is open year-round and visitors can enjoy our magnificent collection of plants, flowers and trees throughout the year.Here is a list of what you can expect to see in bloom when you...

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A Review of Chapterhouse Theatre Company's 'The Secret Garden'

Blog Post by Kerry GordonOpen air theatre is a wonderful and intimate way to be up close and personal with a play. The cast of 'The Secret Garden' are such accomplished performers that you feel like a...

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Making up for Midsummer at Powerscourt's Fairy Fest!

I usually make a big fairy fuss at Midsummer, and for the past few years I've brought the girls on a magical picnic to 'the Fairy Forest' to celebrate. This Midsummer past, however, saw me chasing the...

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Powerscourt Gardens appoints new Head Gardener

Renowned Powerscourt Gardens in County Wicklow has appointed Alex Slazenger as its new Head Gardener. Slazenger has over 10 years’ experience in the horticultural industry, ranging from landscaping to...

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Halloween at Powerscourt

Powerscourt runs a year-round events programme including treasure hunts, guided walks, gardening workshops, bug hunts, theatre evenings and much more that all the family will enjoy. Annual members...

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Lord and Lady Powerscourt Meet the Head Gardener

 Lord and Lady Powerscourt Meet Head GardenerPowerscourt Estate was delighted this past weekend to welcome Anthony and Sarah Wingfield, The 11th Viscount and Viscountess Powerscourt, on their first...

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THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HUMBLE HOLLY

 Alex our Head Gardener recently had the pleasure of showing his cousins Anthony and Sarah Wingfield, the 11th Viscount and Viscountess Powerscourt, around the Gardens on their first visit since...

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Daniel O'Donnell & Friends St. Stephen's Day Showcase at Powerscourt House

Blog Post by Kerry Gordon  It was an absolute pleasure to finish off my third year of blogging for Powerscourt Estate and Gardens with the wonderful opportunity to watch the filming of a St Stephen’s...

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The Purrfect Pet from the Pavilion!

 Introducing Milly!We have always had a number of feral cats living here at Powerscourt Estate. They are usually found hanging out in the old farm buildings and whilst they serve a purpose in keeping...

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Natives, Knights and Normans

On a beautiful morning like this morning its easy for us to forget what an inhospitable and harsh environment much of Co. Wicklow was, in previous centuries, at this time of year. From the arrival of...

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Love Reigns the Stars at Powerscourt

Love Reignsthe Stars at Romantic PowerscourtPowerscourt is delighted to host two film crews, bringing much needed revenue to the locality in these quiet months, at the beautiful Estate. Both are based...

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Adventurer to Aristocrat

Adventurer to AristocratRichard Wingfield 1st Viscount PowerscourtOn a beautiful Spring day like today the view of the Sugar Loaf from Powerscourt is simply breathtaking and it is easy to forget what a...

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Daughters, Doweries and Debt

Daughters, Dowries and DebtThe life of an Elizabethan career soldier and adventurer was physically demanding, dangerous and highly political with each one vying for the attention of the Queen.  Richard...

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Family Adventures in Magical Gardens at Powerscourt

 Interested in what’s on for families in County Wicklow this May? Join Abracadabra School for Creative Kidson May 8th in an exciting walk in the beautiful Powerscourt Gardens, where tour guide Katie...

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Gardens of the Gods Historical Walking Tour of Powerscourt Gardens with John...

Gardens of the Gods Historical Walking Tour of Powerscourt Gardens with John DucieBe transported back in time by John Ducie, garden expert and historian, in a guided walking tour of Powerscourt Gardens...

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SAVE THE DATE for Gardening Classes at Powerscourt Garden Pavilion

Calling all passionate and budding gardeners! Now spring has arrived, gardeners across Ireland are bursting to get outdoors and start enjoying their gardens. Get your notebook to the ready and head to...

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Visit Kilternan Country Market This Weekend

Nearby to Powerscourt is the lovely village of Kilternan which has a fantastic country market! In this blog post we explore the market and see what it has to offer!Kilternan Country Market has a rich...

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Powerscourt Distillery Granted Planning for New Distillery Plans for €10m...

Powerscourt Distillery has been granted planning permission for the construction of a craft distillery and visitor centre at Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow.Powerscourt Distillery CEO and...

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Dahlia Masterclass with Christopher White

Join Christopher White, one of Ireland’s foremost dahlia growers, floral designers and demonstrators for a fascinating talk on the beautiful Dahlia plant. As Chairperson of the Irish Dahlia Society...

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