Celebrating 25 years in the Killashee Gardens

Tony laying out the red carpet for the launch of "Emma's Butterfly Garden"

We are extremely lucky to have such an experienced and talented gardener Tony Hanlon. Tony started his journey with Killashee over 25 years ago in the 80’s as the gardener for the nuns.  Tony has been the backbone of Killashee throughout the many years it has been a successful establishment under many guises from a nunnery to a boarding school and in recent years a luxury hotel. Tony is adored by staff and guests alike for his encyclopaedic knowledge of gardens, far superior to any google search (which he’ll personally assure you himself!). Not only will he provide great tips but he is the man with the real stories behind the history of Killashee. His latest horticultural masterpiece is the recently launched “Emma’s Butterfly Garden” – watch this space for the beautiful story behind his stunning creation.

One of Tony's beautiful creations

Tony the backbone of Killashee

Foodie's Blog - Killashee Chicken Wings

A guest recently asked us on twitter for the recipe for the chicken wings served in Jacks. We said no, it’s a secret! But as we love surprising and rewarding our guests we thought why keep it to ourselves, why not just share the recipe with all our chicken wing lovers out there. So here it is:

Killashee Chicken Wings

Ingredients

32 Chicken Wings (from your local butcher)

25 gm Good Quality Butter

100ml Louisiana Hot Sauce

(this should be enough for 4 portions but feel free to double up the recipe for extra tasty chicken wings)

·         Melt the butter on a medium heat in a saucepan.

·         Once melted add in the Louisiana hot sauce and bring to the boil. Set this tasty mixture to the side.

·         Separately bring a large pot of water to the boil, boil your chicken wings for approximately 20minutes.

·         Cool down the chicken wings under cold running water.

·         Deep fry at 180 degrees for 4-5 minutes or until crispy (alternatively could bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 10-12 minutes)

·         Gently remove excess fat with kitchen paper.

·         In a large mixing bowl toss the chicken wins with the hot sauce.

·         Serve immediately with a few celery sticks and a yummy blue cheese dressing. 

Summer Wedding Showcase

Killashee is the perfect destination for your perfect day. On Wednesday 29^th August from 5pm to 9pm Killashee House Hotel and Villa Spa will be holding a “Wedding Showcase”. We invite you to join us to view our exclusive wedding facilities and meet our dedicated team who will be on hand to to answer your questions and show you why Killashee is the perfect venue for your very Special Day.  

For further details contact one of our Wedding Team; Catherine or Caroline on 045 879277 or email us on weddings@killasheehouse.com

☼ Things To Do In And Around Killashee On A Sunny Day ☼

1. Stroll around the magnificent grounds and beautiful manicured gardens of Killashee.
2. Embrace a day at the races at The Curragh ☼.
3. Explore the unique splendour of the Japanese Gardens at The Irish National Stud ☼.
4. Dust off your golf clubs and head to Craddockstown ☼.
5. Have no fear? Then it’s time for off-roading with Dynamic Events.
6. Treat yourself to a day of indulgence at the KildareVillage Outlet Shopping Mall ☼.
7. Flutter around Staffan Butterfly Farm ☼.
8. Wander and explore the historic Russborough House ☼.
9. If you feel the need for speed driving a Porshe around Mondello Racecourse ☼ is just the formula for you.
10. After all that it’s time to relax over a cool cocktail or a flavourful fruity ice-cream out at the courtyard of Jacks Bar at Killashee House Hotel.

☼ Killashee offers a special treats programme offering special discounts to lots of activities around Kildare including those named above with the ☼. Please contact the hotel for further details on 045 879277