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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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We are truly delighted and grateful to have won two awards at the Gold Medal Awards on 30th January at The Galmont Hotel in Galway.

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We hope you had a wonderful festive season and now is the time for making plans to recharge after the Xmas madness! A stay at Ballyvolane House is the perfect remedy with bracing walks in the glorious countryside (bring your pooch), warming tipples, cosy fires, hearty food and long soaks in deep baths. We are open from Wednesdays to Saturdays throughout the winter months and we look forward to welcoming our guests in 2024.

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Join us on Saturday, 17th February for the antithesis of the traditional Valentines night out. Instead of couples dining on their own, we will be hosting a long-table dinner where guests will sit together, feast, socialise and enjoy live entertainment from crooner Ronnie Costley who will be singing Sinatra and other Rat-Pack era faves. Perfect for couples, groups of friends and anyone else looking to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day slightly differently this year.

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“Whilst chain hotels have careered down the path of the zombie breakfast buffet, there are still many, many people in Irish hospitality who understand that breakfast is the final experience that guests get to enjoy, so it is of the utmost importance to the experience of staying in Ireland.

Thing is, it’s not easy to do right.”

We are delighted Ballyvolane House was featured in this article by John and Sally McKenna as one of the standouts for championing Irish breakfast. Thank you!

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Autumn has definitely arrived in Ireland bringing with it all the changes of darker nights, scrunching golden leaves underfoot, floating layers of mist, sparkling spiders webs, musty scents of damp earth and woodsmoke, it can only be autumn.

Come and stay soon and explore the many wonderful walking trails and hikes nearby where you can take in breathtaking views and sunsets of north east County Cork. Alternatively, just sit back and relax in front of our open log fires with a good book whilst you sip on a Bertha’s Hedgerow Martini.

After what has been a busy summer full of guests visiting from all over the world, wonderful weddings and exclusive house rentals, we would like to extend a huge thank you to our guests for choosing Ballyvolane House. We would also like to thank our amazing team, who’s hard work and dedication is fundamental to the well-being of Ballyvolane House. We are also highly appreciative of the wonderful support of our local community and suppliers.

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