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Ballyvolane House newsletter - Valentines, Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand, Paddy's Day, Easter
Welcome to our first newsletter of 2010 - there's lots happening at Ballyvolane (and O'Brien Chop House) in the coming months what with Valentine's day, Paddy's day and Easter looming, not to mention kids' half-term and a fantastic Good Food Ireland foodie event at the English market in Cork from February 8th. The Chop House is getting some well earned and welcome recognition too from Michelin, the bastion of gourmet...
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Feast and Make Merry this December at Ballyvolane
01.11.2009
FEAST AND MAKE MERRY THIS DECEMBER AT BALLYVOLANE HOUSE - Read the full newsletter here » - Enjoy long lunches and festive dinners...
O'Brien Chop House - exciting new restaurant opening in Lismore
01.07.2009
EXCITING NEW RESTAURANT OPENING AT THE END OF JUNE. - Justin & Jenny are opening O’Brien Chop House (formerly the much-loved Barca) in Lismore at the end of June. - O’Brien Chop House will be an unpretentious eatery that offers diners traditional and...
Romeo & Juliet, Open-air theatre at Ballyvolane House, Sat July 11th
01.06.2009
In association with Chapterhouse Theatre Company present Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare, Ballyvolane House. Castlelyons, Co. Cork, 7pm, saturday, 11 july 2009 - Shakespeare's romantic tale of star-crossed lovers, the greatest love story ever told,...
Fly Fishing courses on the Blackwater, one of Ireland's great Salmon rivers
01.03.2009
SALMON FISHING COURSES AT BALLYVOLANE HOUSE - Learn to Fly Fish on the Blackwater, one of Ireland's Great Salmon Rivers. Spring is in the air and what better time to either learn or to hone your skills in the craft of fly fishing for salmon! Ballyvolane House...
Yoga, Meditation & Wellness Weekend at Ballyvolane, April 2009
01.02.2009
WELLNESS WEEKEND AT BALLYVOLANE HOUSE - REST AND RENEW WITH YOGA AND MINDFULNESS - Ballyvolane House is offering an opportunity to rest and renew with yoga and meditation with two of the most experienced and best qualified instructors in Ireland. Stay for two...
Gardening Seminar with Brian Cross, Spring 2009
01.01.2009
SPRING GARDENING SEMINAR WITH BRIAN CROSS AT BALLYVOLANE HOUSE - Spring is by far the best time to visit the beautiful gardens of Co. Cork. Celebrated garden designer Brian Cross will be hosting a two-day gardening seminar at Ballyvolane House on Saturday, 25th...
Feast & Make Merry this December
01.11.2008
FEAST AND MAKE MERRY THIS DECEMBER AT BALLYVOLANE HOUSE - Ballyvolane House is the ideal place to make merry and feast this coming December - our chef, Tina, has concocted a series of mouth-watering menus so that you can enjoy long lazy lunches and feisty...
Half term at Ballyvolane - Wellies provided!
01.09.2008
HALF TERM AT BALLYVOLANE. WELLIES PROVIDED! - Make the most of half term by taking the kids away for a few days of family fun to the beautiful Ballyvolane House in the rolling countryside of North Cork. - Ballyvolane is ideal for little people with vast...
Amuigh Faoin Aer - Music, drama, dance a re-enactment of the Ballyvolane murders
01.07.2008
MUSIC, DRAMA & DANCE AT BALLYVOLANE, SUNDAY JULY 6TH, 2008 - Gardens open at 2pm, Open Air Concert starts at 3. 30pm. - This promises to be a great fun day out for the whole family, so if you are in our neck of the woods this Sunday, please drop in and...
Shahi Darbar on the lawn - delicious Green Saffron Indian Curries and cooking demonstrations
01.08.2008
BALLYVOLANE HOUSE SUPPER CLUB - GREEN SAFFRON EVENT, JUNE 26th 2008 - Why not kick off next weekend's Taste of Cork Festival on Thursday night (June 26th) with Green Saffron's 'Shahi Darbar on the lawn' at Ballyvolane House? Enjoy mouth-watering cocktails,...
2 day Salmon fishing courses at Ballyvolane House and on the renowned River Blackwater
01.04.2008
PLACES STILL AVAILABLE ON OUR 2-DAY SALMON FISHING COURSES - MAY / JUNE 2008. - Having just seen the first batch of students graduate with flying colours at the end of April, there are still places available on the courses scheduled in May and June. The river...
Christmas Parties at Ballyvolane House
01.12.2007
CHRISTMAS PARTIES AT BALLYVOLANE HOUSE - EAT, DRINK AND SING! - Ballyvolane House is a magical country house setting for your Christmas party - imagine a beautiful Georgian country house with crackling log fires, wonderful wines and delicious festive food by...
Cope foundation - Open Garden day at Ballyvolane House
01.05.2007
COPE FOUNDATION - OPEN GARDEN DAY AT BALLYVOLANE HOUSE. Sunday, 13th May 2007, 1. 30pm - 5. 30pm - Kids entertainment, Refreshments, Plants for Sale from Beech Hill Garden Centre - ADMISSION: €5 / Children Free - All proceeds to The Cope Foundation - A...
Wine maker's Supper club dinner with Martinborough Vineyards & James Nicholson Wine Merchants
01.05.2007
SUPPER CLUB #3 - WINE MAKERS DINNER - Cheer up the beginning of your week by sampling some of New Zealand's top wines and feasting on superb food at Ballyvolane House’s third Supper Club event. We are delighted to have Janine Tulloch of Martinborough Vineyards with...
Salmon fly fishing tuition weekends at Ballyvolane House and on the river Blackwater
01.06.2007
2 DAY SALMON FISHING COURSE - Spring is in the air and what better time to either learn or to hone your skills in the craft of fly fishing for salmon! Ballyvolane House is now offering a fantastic opportunity to learn...
Indian Curry Supper club dinner - a fun feast of the East in association with Green Saffron
01.03.2007
INDIAN CURRY SUPPER in association with GREEN SAFFRON - We are delighted to announce that our Indian Supper Club is scheduled for 7. 30pm on Wednesday the 28th of March, 2007. We are joining forces with Green Saffron,...
Wine maker's Supper club dinner with Iona Vineyards and Searsons Wine Merchants
01.02.2007
BALLYVOLANE SUPPER CLUB - Starting in February 2007, Ballyvolane House is introducing a monthly Supper Club. These events will be informal and fun and appeal to lovers of good grub within driving distance of...
