News › Archive of 2024

Come and stay with us in East Cork this weekend and cross the county line into West Waterford as the Waterford Festival of Food kicks-off this Friday, 19th April and runs all weekend until Sunday, 21st April. We are on the border of Cork and Waterford. There is an impressive and delicious array of events from dining experiences, picnic river cruises, demos and talks, health and well-being events and markets in Dungarvan.

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May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face;

the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,

may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Wishing all our friends a happy happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘

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We are thrilled our Bertha’s Revenge Small Batch Orange Marmalade has won Silver in the Artisan section of The World’s Original Dalemain Marmalade Awards 2024.

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Mother’s Day Offer at Ballyvolane House

Book a stay between now and 15th March 2024 and receive a gift of a 70cl bottle of award-winning Bertha’s Revenge Gin 🐄🍸 to take home.

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Lovely mention of Ballyvolane House and Bertha in yesterday’s Sunday Independent.

‘Five fireside mini-breaks in Ireland to warm you up before spring pops’ by Lucy White.

Thanks Lucy. In excellent company too.

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Just picked up a copy of this fabulous book ‘Gin: A Tasting Course’ by Anthony Gladman published by DK Living UK. It is beautifully laid out and informs the reader about how gin is made and some background on how flavour works. He has reviewed over 100 gins by taste (including Bertha) and it is one of the best books on gin we have come across.

We are delighted the book features Bertha, thank you Anthony! In good company too.

In all good bookshops now.

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Justin will be on the panel of Craicly Stories which will be held at Salterbridge House in Cappoquin on 20th April 2024. This event is part of the West Waterford Festival of Food celebrating local producers!

Really looking forward to it!

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We are chuffed to bits with the McKennas’ Guide Best in Ireland 2024 award. John and Sally McKenna have been championing authentic Irish food and hospitality for decades. Thank you John & Sally for all your wonderful support and for all you have done for us all working in this crazy industry. You are an inspiration.

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