An ode to my McWilliams Holdall
An ode to my McWilliams Holdall

Sarah Finnan

Business Club Member competition: Win a €400 voucher for fashion brand Kelly O’Rourke
Business Club Member competition: Win a €400 voucher for fashion brand Kelly O’Rourke

IMAGE

Brigid: The original female trailblazer
Brigid: The original female trailblazer

Amanda Cassidy

3 pioneering sustainable businesses to visit and support this month
3 pioneering sustainable businesses to visit and support this month

Jo Linehan

Jimmy Choo’s latest bridal edit has arrived
Jimmy Choo’s latest bridal edit has arrived

Shayna Sappington

An ode to one of life’s great joys: the humble little treat
An ode to one of life’s great joys: the humble little treat

Alex O Neill

This Wicklow home is full of rich colours and luxurious finishes
This Wicklow home is full of rich colours and luxurious finishes

Megan Burns

Page Turners: ‘Confessions’ author Catherine Airey
Page Turners: ‘Confessions’ author Catherine Airey

Sarah Gill

Sarah Macken: A week in my wardrobe
Sarah Macken: A week in my wardrobe

Sarah Finnan

Real Weddings: Lucy and Matt’s utterly unique nuptials in Co Donegal
Real Weddings: Lucy and Matt’s utterly unique nuptials in Co Donegal

Edaein OConnell

Image / Editorial

Russborough House


By Jeanne Sutton
16th May 2014

See More Photos
We found the perfect May days rambling spot in County Wicklow’s famous stately home.

This weekend we’re anticipating that supposed heat wave the brains of MET Eireann have predicted, despite evidence to the contrary *looks skywards, sees grey* . Nonetheless, we cannot think of a more appropriate way to while away a May weekend than a stroll through the grounds of the stately Palladian place that is Russborough House in County Wicklow.

May means rhododendrons in Russborough parlance and the stunning flower only blooms throughout this month in the surrounding parkland. The back of the house explodes in colourful blooms every year and visitors are welcome to explore the renowned grounds. When you’re done there, make your way towards the estate’s Japanese bridge for a gander at Lady’s Island where rhododendrons are also reigning. When you’ve got your eyeful, retire to the Tea Rooms for some hearty homemade soup and comforting scones. There are tours of the gardens every Sunday at 2pm throughout May, so make sure you take advantage of nature before the month is out.

www.russboroughhouse.ie

Jeanne Sutton @jeannedesutun