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We received the 2011-2012 Highly Commended certificate.
Kilmokea received the Highly commended Certificate in May this year for excellence from The AA Association. There are only 15 establishments in Ireland with this award... It speaks for itself... come and experience Kilmokea...
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Garden Theatre
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Published Monday 4 July 2011 at 11:10 by Kevin Berry
Stagings of Shakespeare’s tale of midsummer magic seem to be everywhere we turn in the great outdoors. This production, from the Chapterhouse company, must rank as one of the very best on offer
It has an alert director in Andrew Ashenden, who is also a respected fight director and tutor. He fills the raised stage and the area around it with visual flair and comic sparkle, and he keeps the action brisk. The tremendous, full-on scrap between Helena (Cassandra Hodges) and Hermia (Heather Mason), frantically restrained by their lovers, bristles with comic vigour. Titania’s (Laura McKeller) control of Bottom (Marcus Houden) with seemingly invisible strings is a startling moment, summing up the magical forces at work.
The character relationships are spot on. Pairings are well matched. The confrontations are deliciously spicy. Nicky Diss as a more than usually free spirited Puck really stirs the story along. She is at times unsettlingly mischievous, which is all to the good.
Ed Pemberton would look more like Oberon if he wore a fancy waistcoat and/or an elaborately feathered hat. Nothing at all amiss with his performance, though.
This Midsummer Night’s Dream is staged very much within a traditional framework - Tudor costumes et al - but it is played with a freshness of spirit and audience-embracing relish.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream weekend 23rd & 24th July
Come and stay at Kilmokea for two nights for The Chapterhouse Theatre Company production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream By William Shakespeare in the gardens of Kilmokea on Sunday 24th July at 6pm
His and Hers Pampering break
A unique'his and hers' pampering break, perfect for a spring break and running it on selected dates through out the summer
Wedding Receptions at Kilmokea
We would be delighted to accommodate your reception at Kilmokea. Each wedding ceremony at Kilmokea is a unique experience as we pride ourselves in ensuring a special tailor made event for you. Please find some additional information below:
Wedding Feast:
We can supply a list of some of the courses which we have served at wedding feasts at Kilmokea. However we do like to sit down with each wedding couple and discuss their requests. This list acts therefore as an example of wedding menus at Kilmokea.
We would like to stress that Emma our chef will discuss your requirements in detail upon booking. Our prices include the table settings and the hiring of tables and chairs.
Drinks Reception Canapes:
We design canapes to suit your wedding theme.
Wine & Spirits:
We supply all Wines & Champagnes and have an extensive wine list from which to choose from.
The Venue:
The Garden Conservatory hosts a sit down reception . We close the gardens to the public on your day to ensure your reception remains totally private. It is a beautiful room within the walled gardens.
If you would like to request further information regarding wedding receptions at Kilmokea please contact Emma at stay@kilmokea.com
Period Living Magazine April 2010
Go and buy the Period Living Magazine April edition which has a Hidden Arcadia article about Kilmokea Gardens.
A voucher for Kilmokea - the perfect gift.
Kilmokea vouchers are now available for that very special present.
Vouchers to stay at Kilmokea may be purchased in multiples of €50.00s These presents are going like hot cakes. They are the perfect gift for any one needing a big 'thank you'!