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 THE RITZ-CARLTON, POWERSCOURT
The luxury resort hotel situated on the world-famous Powerscourt
Estate, features cutting edge conferencing facilities and a
variety of venues for all occasions, from business meetings to
festive galas and destination weddings.
A first on the island, The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt introduces
a show room for meeting planners and couples-to-be. Here, they
can pre-design their event in person, in order to get an
authentic taste and feel of the menu and the table decorations
they envisage for their special day. Unique to events at The
Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt are special menus designed by
internationally acclaimed chef, Gordon Ramsay.
Situated on the doorstep of Dublin city yet offering the
stunning countryside setting for which Wicklow is renowned, The
Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt offers 10,168 square feet (945 square
meters) of dedicated meeting and conference space and a unique
private outdoor ‘secret’ garden exclusively available for events
at the hotel. |
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Extending over 5,959 square feet (558 square meters) the
Ballroom will seat up to 400 people for a gala dinner and up to
600 for a reception. The Ballroom can be further divided into
three salons. Smaller parties can be accommodated in one of six
additional meeting rooms.
The dedicated Meetings and Special Events Team at The
Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt have a wealth of experience at
creating stunning events in Ireland and overseas and have the
facilities to enable any event organiser to create their
perfect, tailor-made occasion. |
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The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt, County Wicklow also offers |
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A private entrance to all meeting and conference facilities |
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3,000 square feet (914 square meters) of indoor pre-function
space |
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A dedicated boardroom and five further meeting rooms, catering
for groups from 18 to 150 people and a wine room |
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The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt Show Room, unique to Ireland,
where clients can develop an intimate sense of their event in
advance of the occasion |
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Specially designed cargo bay to handle all types of production,
including direct car access to The Ballroom |
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All facilities fully accessible, featuring the latest in today’s
electronic capabilities |
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High-speed wireless internet access, business centre, dedicated
technology butler services and state-of-the-art audio visual
equipment |
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A full range of catering services for indoor and outdoor events,
as well as the opportunity to select a Gordon Ramsay-designed
menu for any event |
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1,000 acres (404 hectares) of beautiful gardens and woodland,
with many areas carefully selected for outdoor events and
team-building activities. This includes the waterfall at
Powerscourt, Ireland’s highest, where guests can enjoy
competitive sports in the most beautiful setting imaginable |
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In addition to the range of facilities on offer at The
Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt, guests can also avail of the
magnificent setting at Powerscourt House, the 18th century manor
at the centre of the historic Powerscourt Estate, for
residential gala events, with seating for up to 140 people |
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 The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt, County Wicklow
A 200-room resort showcasing Palladian style architecture, The
Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt offers many other distinctive
attractions including two championship-calibre golf courses on
the grounds, in addition to the most spacious guestrooms in the
country, many of which will offer floor to ceiling windows and
terraces to fully appreciate the beauty of the gardens and
surrounding Wicklow countryside. With 2,500 square feet (232
square meters) of space, the Presidential Suite includes two
bedrooms, a private dining room, secluded rooftop garden, a
plunge pool, as well as panoramic views of the estate.
The luxury resort hotel features a Gordon Ramsay signature
restaurant, a Lobby Lounge and Bar and a traditional Irish pub
which is located in the grounds of the hotel. The Ballroom
measures 5,959 square feet (558 square meters) and can serve 400
for a seated dinner and up to 600 for a reception. To the front
of the Ballroom, a “secret garden” is the perfect venue for
pre-event cocktails and other social gatherings, especially
weddings. |
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 Powerscourt House
Famous German-born architect, Richard Castle, remodelled the castle and grounds in the 18th century. The work was commissioned by the 3rd Viscount, Richard Wingfield (1697-1751) and involved the creation of a magnificent mansion around the shell of the earlier castle. The central courtyard was converted into an entrance hall beneath the remarkably beautiful ballroom. The north front was adapted to present a grand entrance in the Palladian manner, while the south and front faced the gardens and was initially only two
storey's in height. An extra storey was added in 1787 and further major alterations were made in the late 19th century. The house contained some of the finest 18th century interiors in Ireland.
In 1974 a major refurbishment was carried out so that the house could be opened to visitors, but a fire in the same year left the main part of the house a roofless shell. A process of regeneration began in 1996 with the re-roofing of the house and the restoration of the windows as they were before the fire. The entrance hall now features an exhibition describing the fascinating history of Powerscourt, while shops, a terrace café and other visitor facilities are also located in the house. The ballroom has been fully restored. Powerscourt house is again a living
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Powerscourt Gardens
When the house was rebuilt in the decade after 1731, the
surrounding grounds were also remodelled. To the north formal
tree plantations framed the vista from the house, while a walled
garden, fish pond, cascades, grottos and terraces lay to the
south. Walks wound through the wooded grounds and a fine tree
lined avenue was created. A century later the 6th Viscount
Powerscourt instructed his architect Daniel Robertson, one of
the leading proponents of Italianate garden design, to draw up
new schemes for the garden.
The death of the 6th Viscount in 1844 meant that alterations to
the gardens ceased until his son resumed the work in the late
1850s. Using a combination of Robertson’s designs and the
plans of the other landscape experts, the terraces were
completed, enormous numbers and varieties of trees were planted
and the ground adorned with an amazing collection of statuary,
ironwork and other decorative items. By the time of his death in
1904, the 7th Viscount had transformed the Estate.
Further generations of the Wingfields later added the Japanese
Gardens and Pepper Pot Tower, and continued to plant specimen
trees. In 1961 the Estate passed to the Slazenger family, under
whose aegis the Gardens received much more care and attention.
Today the public continue to enjoy the gardens which first began
to take shape over two and a half centuries ago. The charming
walled garden, the striking terraces, fine statuary and varied
trees are linked by carefully designed walks and set in the
magnificent surroundings of the Wicklow Mountains.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt,
Powerscourt Estate
Enniskerry
Ireland |
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+ 353 (1) 274 8888 |
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+ 353 (1) 274 9999 |
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| Powerscourt
Estate |
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Powerscourt Estate is one of the
most beautiful country estates in
Ireland. Situated in the mountains
of Wicklow on 1000 acres (404
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It was originally an important
strategic site for the Anglo-Normans
who came to Ireland in the 12th
century. By the year 1300 a castle
had been built here and was in the
possession of the le Poer (Power)
family from which it takes its name.
The succeeding centuries saw the
castle held for different periods by
powerful families such as the
O’Tooles and the Fitzgeralds, Earls
of Kildare. |
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Powerscourt Gardens |
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When the house was rebuilt in the decade after 1731, the
surrounding grounds were also remodelled.
To the north formal
tree plantations framed the vista from the house, while a walled
garden, fish pond, cascades, grottos and terraces lay to the
south. Walks wound through the wooded grounds and a fine tree
lined avenue was created. A century later the 6th Viscount Powerscourt instructed his architect Daniel Robertson, one of
the leading proponents of Italianate garden design, to draw up
new schemes for the garden.
The death of the 6th Viscount in 1844 meant that alterations to
the gardens ceased until his son resumed the work in the late
1850s. Using a combination of Robertson’s designs and the
plans of the other landscape experts, the terraces were
completed, enormous numbers and varieties of trees were planted
and the ground adorned with an amazing collection of statuary,
ironwork and other decorative items. By the time of his death in
1904, the 7th Viscount had transformed the Estate.
Further generations of the Wingfields later added the Japanese
Gardens and Pepper Pot Tower, and continued to plant specimen
trees. In 1961 the Estate passed to the Slazenger family, under
whose aegis the Gardens received much more care and attention.
Today the public continue to enjoy the gardens which first began
to take shape over two and a half centuries ago. The charming
walled garden, the striking terraces, fine statuary and varied
trees are linked by carefully designed walks and set in the
magnificent surroundings of the Wicklow Mountains.
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