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Shahi Darbar on the lawn - delicious Green Saffron Indian Curries and cooking demonstrations
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, cooking demonstrations and Green Saffron's wonderful authentic Indian curries in a beautiful Indian marquee on Ballyvolane's terraced lawns.
There are only a few tables and places remaining, so please book now to avoid disappointment.
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Ballyvolane House Newsletter January 2012
26.01.2012
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O'Brien Chop House Newsletter January 2012
23.01.2012
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O'Brien Chop House Summer Newletter
18.07.2011
'Charity Beer & Curry Feast' in the vintage tent at Ballyvolane House, 'Nose to Tail Butchery with Frank Krawczyk', 'Foraging Expendition' with foraging expert Andrew Malcolm, a 'Homage to Beer', Sunday lunch roasts and much more besides. Please catch up...
Malawi Orphan Appeal Fund Beer & Curry Feast, Friday July 22nd
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Photos of the first Wedding in our new Bohemian Style Tent
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Spring Newsletter April 2011
07.05.2011
We are putting the finishing touches to our new Bohemian-style tent in the gardens and looking forward to hosting music, theatre and film events as well as weddings and all manner of get togethers. We have just been invited to join HIP Hotels. O'Brien Chop House is...
Sunday Times Style Magazine - 'All Together Now' by Fleur Britten
21.01.2011
This article by Fleur Britten appeared in the Sunday Times Style Magazine on January 23rd 2011 and tells of how 4 generations of Greens live together at Ballyvolane....
Waterford Festival of Food - Talk on 'The Art of Salmon Fishing' and a Cookery Demo at O'Brien Chop House on Friday, 15 April
22.03.2011
A part of the Waterford Festival of Food, we are hosting a talk on 'The Art of Salmon Fishing' which will be followed by a Cookery Demo at O'Brien Chop House on Friday, 15 April 2011. The talk will be given...
O'Brien Chop House Spring Newsletter 2011
24.02.2011
The daffodils and crocuses are just out, the wild garlic is showing, spring is here at last!. Join us at O'Brien Chop House this spring for our monthly Beer & Curry Feast. . . embrace your Irishness for a night of trad-music, feasting and singing on Paddy's Day...
The Picture of Dorian Gray theatre & dinner at Ballyvolane House
22.02.2011
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Christmas Newsletter, 20 Dec 2010
21.12.2010
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Feast and make merry in the run up to Christmas
11.12.2010
Enjoy long lunches and festive dinners in the run up to Christmas with friends, family and work colleagues. Ballyvolane House is an ideal place to make merry and feast this coming December. With the weather looking fine between now and Xmas and the danger of icy...
Good Hotel Guide 2009 César award
22.11.2010
We were recently sent our certificate (opposite) for the Good Hotel Guide 2009 César award, so here it is for all to see! Here's our entry on their website:...
Georgina Campbell's Ireland Awards 2011 - Ballyvolane House won Family Destination of the Year 2011
18.10.2010
We have just been given the 'Family Friendly Destination of the Year 2011' award by the Georgina Campbell Guides. We are delighted. Don't worry, we are not over-run with kids as we carefully manage the numbers staying. We offer a real alternative to conventional...
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07.09.2010
We are delighted to announce that Ballyvolane House will be the setting for a TheatreMakers production of an original and unique play by Ronan Fitzgibbon over two weekends in October. This is the highlight of the Autumn and tickets are €55 per person to...
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30.07.2010
Paul & Isla Gordon, winemakers and owners of Domaine La Sarabande in Languedoc, are coming to share their wonderful wines with us. Isla and Paul come from opposite ends of the world - Isla from Co. Carlow and Paul is from Australia and they met in New Zealand. ...
Ireland's Most Romantic 2010 Award
01.07.2010
The third annual Karen Brown Readers' Choice Awards have just been announced and Ballyvolane House has won 'Ireland's Most Romantic' 2010 award. - Based on personal experience, Karen Brown Travellers, by casting votes on the Karen Brown website have honoured...
Spring newsletter - Valentines, Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand, Paddy's Day, Easter
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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
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Romeo & Juliet, Open-air theatre at Ballyvolane House, Sat July 11th
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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
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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
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2 day Salmon fishing courses at Ballyvolane House and on the renowned River Blackwater
01.04.2008
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Cope foundation - Open Garden day at Ballyvolane House
01.05.2007
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Wine maker's Supper club dinner with Martinborough Vineyards & James Nicholson Wine Merchants
01.05.2007
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Salmon fly fishing tuition weekends at Ballyvolane House and on the river Blackwater
01.06.2007
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Indian Curry Supper club dinner - a fun feast of the East in association with Green Saffron
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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...