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The World Monuments Fund has selected Russborough for inclusion in the World Monuments Fund 'Watch' 2010. Inclusion in this list provides Russborough (the only Irish site selected) with an important opportunity to promote and protect this wonderful location both at home and internationally. Read some more...
New Beginnings at Russborough after the Fire in the West Wing.
Following the fire damage to the West Wing in early February 2010 great progress has been made. Restoration is progressing under a temporary tarpaulin and it is anticipated that the scaffolding will be removed within a few months in order to restore the facade at Russborough to its previous magnificence. The West Wing is being converted to create self catering accommodation for visitors under the stewardship of the Irish Landmark Trust. It is anticipated that by early 2011 the restoration will be complete and the accommodation will be available to domestic and international visitors alike. . More Click Here
Explore the beautiful house.
The main house which is beautifully maintained and lavishly furnished (and untouched by the fire) contains fine furniture, tapestries, carpets, porcelain, silver and much of the Beit collection of paintings. More....
Newstalk 106FM 22nd April 2010 - An exceptional radio interview with Eric Blatchford on Russborough
A must for all who are thinking of visiting Russborough
A two part interview with Eric Blatchford, CEO of The Alfred Beit Foundation, conducted by Sean Moncrieff of Newstalk 106FM, from the drawing room at Russborough.
The Interview helps describe for potential visitors, the house and grounds at Russborough, together with providing information on the facilities and events at 'the most beautiful house in Ireland'. Click here for streaming page
New Facilities and Developments 2010 Initial works have started at Russborough which include Disabled access, toilet facilities, and disabled lifts. These are well underway and are scheduled for completion by the end of May..... More
Heritage Russborough has welcomed over 1 million visitors since it was opened to the public in 1978; Come and see its treasures and share in the beauty of its surroundings. More....
New Enterprise Workshops Russborough has introduced a number of permanent workshops at the house, which are open every Friday from 11am to 4.30pm. The first to establish is a Blacksmith (open most week days), where visitors can view and partake (at set times) in this ancient craft. See New Eastcoast Radio FM Interviews... More
Scagliola Table Restoration - January 2010 Russborough has a magnificent example of a 'scagliola' table made by Don Pietro Belloni which is dated 1750 and can be seen in the Front Hall at Russborough. The large table-top needed conservation. To this end, the National Gallery of Ireland commissioned two conservators from the Opificio delle Pietre Dure in Florence, who have been working on the table in Russborough during January, 2010. More....
Desmense (Estate)
Enjoy the extensive estate. Stroll through the beechhedge maze and surrounding walks and perhaps take the opportunity to admire at the beautiful Wicklow Mountains from the front lawn. More....
Photos by Richard Hamilton and John Phelan Chris de Burgh & Donovan Play at Russborough On Sunday 16th May, Chris de Burgh, Donovan, and Antonia Breschi, opened the Susan Morley art exhibition, with a serenade of Music in the Great Hall at Russborough, before everyone viewed the art. More....
