We have a new 2010 calendar at Russborough. As we continuously have events added throughout the year, it is useful to mark this page as a Favourite so that you can return and check it regularly. We would also advise that many of our musical evenings have been sold out before the closing date, so it is advisable to book online early. It is also worth noting that we are open all year around by appointment.
2010 Open From March 14th (Mothers Day) - 10am to 5pm
Have a cup of coffee, call in with a friend, bring your business colleagues and use the free wireless Broadband connections. Opens days and times are as per Russborough Open Days. May 1st to End September: 7 days a week.
Restoration of the 'Scagliola' table dating from 1750
January 2010
Restoration of the 'Scagliola' table dating from 1750. Restoration will take place throughout January 2010 by two experts from Florence, Italy
International Film Location at Russborough
February 2010
Russborough is being used as a film location during the first week in February. An internationally known film director is using Russborough as a location for a full length feature film by a Los Angeles based film company. Details to follow shortly.
Russborough Opens for Mothers Day Sunday March 14th 2010
2010 March 14th
The House opens for guided tours for the first time in 2010. See the newly restored ‘Scagliola’ table , dated 1750, in all of its glory following restoration by two experts from Florence, Italy. Guided tours available each Sunday and Bank Holiday in March & April and then on every day in May, June, July, August & September 2010.
2010 March (from 14th) & April - Sundays & Bank Holidays
We open for the 2010 season, providing an exceptional opportunity to visit the house and walk around the grounds and enjoy the many events that occur during this time.
Guided Tours on Sundays and Bank Holidays in March (from 14th) & April, or by prior appointment all year around.
2010 from April 11th - Sunday between 2.30 and 4pm
Cars will be departing from Blessington from about 1.30pm onwards. They expect to be arriving at Russborough about 2.30pm. Once at Russborough there will be several more clues as follows upto 3.30pm.
2010 from April 18th - Sunday starting at Russborough 10am to 11.30am
Based in the Hippodrome and will depart circa 11a.m.
After the enormous success of last year's inaugural Barretstown Over The Gaps motorbike run we are gearing up for more of the same in 2010. On Sunday 18th April the bikers will take to the saddle and enjoy a wonderful bike run through some of Ireland's most beautiful scenery including the Wicklow Gap.
The run starts at the glorious Russborough House in Blessington with registration beginning at 10am. This year we have a special offer of only €20 per bike if you register before the event €40 registration fee on the day. The run will finish up with a family BBQ at Barretstown Castle. For sponsorship cards and to register contact us on 045 864115 or on fundraising@barretstown.org. Last year we had over 200 bikers who helped us raise lots of money to keep bringing kids and families to Barretstown. This year we've upped the target so please join us on the day and make it another big success.
Russborough Opens Every Day for Summer Season 2010
We open for the 2009 season, providing an exceptional opportunity to visit the house, view the 'returned paintings', and walk around the grounds and enjoy the many events that occur during this time.
Guided Tours are provided hourly, every day throughout May, June, July, August and September. Our Maze is also open. There is also a shop and the Garden Cafe.
"Atlantis to Arcadia" - a Solo Exhibitionby Susan Morley
2010 May Sunday 16th to 5th June on Lantern Landing
Official opening by Donovan Sunday 16th May at 3.30pm
Free Admission
Susan Morley's work is a quest for the timescape beyond the terra firma. This quest is a continuation of a long tradition of exploration. Not of new lands - but of transcendent otherness. As early as the 14th century, scientific cartographers placed the island of Hy-Brasil in the Western Ocean off the Irish coast. In later maps, the islands of the otherworld were erased as erroneous. But in Morley's paintings, the tension between geographical realism and ancient myth is undermined. The linear teleology of progress is challenged. These paintings invite renewed contemplation of ancient truths - and suggest the startling reality of Oilean Draiochta, Atlantis and Hy-Brasil. After viewing 'Atlantis to Arcadia' in the beautiful Russborough one will come to realise the meaning of the title. Susan's new works embrace the pastoral surroundings of Russborough. Her works convey the mysteriousness of landscape in an ageless world. Susan who is based in County Kerry will be exhibiting her latest works of contemporary art from Sunday 16th May for three weeks. Free admission.
For more Information phone Russborough at 045-865239,
or contacting Marian at events@russborough.ie
The first Jazz indoor concert at Russborough featuring Greg Lloyd and accompaniment. The Saloon Room at Russborough will be the ideal location to hear Jazz for the first time at Russborough. Tickets €25 to include complimentary glass of wine or soft drink.
Contemporary Art Exhibition Featuring Maria Levinge' s
2010 June Sunday 6th to 27th June on Lantern Landing
Free Admission
Contemporary art exhibition in the magnificent setting of the Lantern Landing at Russborough featuring Maria Levinge. Maria who is based in County Wexford will be exhibiting her latest works of contemporary art from Sunday June 6th for three weeks. Her work will include a specific focus on views of and around Russborough House & Demesne itself. Free admission. More Click Here...
For more Information phone Russborough at 045-865239,
or contacting Marian at events@russborough.ie
Specialist Plant, Shrub and Flower Fair
Irish Specialist Nurseries Association
2010 Sunday 20th June
Specialist Plant, Shrub and Flower Fair by the Irish Specialist Nurseries Association. Approximately 40 specialist plant stalls will be open for viewing by the public with the opportunity to discuss and purchase plants & shrubs from the best plant growers in Ireland. Also farmers market stalls to make the day complete ! Free admission.
2010 June 27th - Sunday 10am - 11.30 am and 2pm to 5pm
Russborough will host The Irish Veteran & Vintage Car 2010 Rally . The rally will start at Russborough , embark on a drive around Blessington Lakes and then return and park in front of the House from 2.00pm -5.00pm in the afternoon for visitors to look at and admire! Free admission. . More Information Click Here
Cruthu Official Opens West Wicklow Art Group
2010 July 25th - Sunday 3 pm
Rebecca Storm will officially open the Cruthu West Wicklowe Art Group at Russbortough.
This innivative enterprise is part of the new Russborough workshops that are situated in the main Court Yard. More Information Click Here
National Heritage Week
2010 August 21st to 29th
Travel back in time an experience the Industrial Revolutioin
The onset of the Industrial Revolution marked a major turning-point in human history, with almost every aspect of people’s daily life influenced in some way. Russborough House brings students back to the 18th and 19th century when it all began. As they make their way through The Forge, The Handweaving Studio, and the house itself, sampling some of the food served at the time, they will learn in a fun and educational way what it was really like to live during the Industrial Revolution.
MG Car Rally
2010 September 18th - Sunday 11am
MG Car Club starts tgheir rally in front of Russborough House at 11am
Russborough Study Day - 25th September
2010 September 25th - Sunday 9.30am - 4.30 am
A special opportunity to learn about Russborough’s architecture, art and parklands. More Information Click Here
Booking: Contact Marian at Tel: 045 865239 events@russborough.ie Booking €75 per person (inc. coffee and lunch)
Bookings on www.igs.ie
Also tel: 01 6767053
An Taisce 'National Picnic Day' at Russborough
2010 September 26th - Sunday
An Taisce is holding a National Picnic Day at Russbortough
Admission Free to grounds
Russborough House and Demense Close except on Sundays for October 2010
2010 30th October - Guided Tours Sundays & Bank Holidays
We close for the 2010 season on September 30th, but open on Sundays and bank holidays during October.
Guided Tours on Sundays and Bank Holidays in April, or by prior appointment all year around.
Candlelight Evening on Saturday 30th October at 8pm
2010 October 30th - Saturday 8pm, Reception 7.30pm
The annual ‘close of season’ candlelight evening at Russborough. This fantastic annual event includes Mulled wine on arrival ; candlelight tour of Russborough; live piano music from the music room followed by a wonderful three course meal in the Kitchen Garden restaurant. Our two resident chefs, Kevin & Dawn, have produced wonderful meals on previous candlelight evenings. Tickets €70 per head.
Mulled Wine reception - View the house by candlelight
Live Classical Piano Music
Dinner in the 'Kitchen Garden Cafe. More Information Click Here
Booking: Contact Marian at Tel: 045 865239 events@russborough.ie Dress Informal, Booking € 70
Reception & Mulled Wine only €25
2010 December 11th - Saturday 8pm, Reception 7.30pm
Brendan MacQuaile
For the fourth year running we have Brendan McQuayle and ‘Keep up the Classics’ Christmas concert. Featuring favourite operatic arias & Christmas songs this is always a wonderful evening in the fabulous surroundings of the Saloon Room at Russborough. Tickets €25 to include complimentary glass of mulled wine or soft drink.
Sung By: Brendan MacQuaile - Baritone
Bryan Hoey - Tenor
Catrina Scullion- Soprano
Marie Power, Mezzo
with Piano accompaniment
Have a cup of coffee, call in with a friend, bring your business colleagues and use the free wireless Broadband connections. Opens days and times are as per Russborough Open Days. May 1st to End September: 7 days a week.
