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Escape to one of King Charles’ favourite hotels around the world?

Ballyvolane House was featured in this article in Airmail ‘Sleeping Around’ by Katie Bowman. We fondly remember his stay at Ballyvolane House in 2018.

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As spring begins to unfold, we are reopening after our usual winter hibernation and we are looking forward to the months ahead - in this dispatch we have availability for short stays (B&B) and private house rentals, a ‘save the date’ for Love Is A Stranger this summer in July, a note on Historic Houses of Ireland, and a reminder that Ballyvolane remains a wonderfully versatile setting for film and photo shoots.

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Film & Photo Shoots at Ballyvolane 📸 Ballyvolane House has become a sought-after location for film and photo shoots - and it’s easy to see why…

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Just before Christmas, we said goodbye to my father, Jeremy Green - Jer, Dad, Papa - whose life and spirit shaped this house and estate in ways that will endure for generations…

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We’re delighted that Ballyvolane House has been included in the Irish Examiner’s 100 Best Places to Stay 2025.

Huge thanks to Jillian Bolger and Thom Breathnach for the gorgeous write-up celebrating our country-house charm, convivial communal dining, glorious gardens and Bertha’s Revenge Gin.

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Ballyvolane House - winner of the Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh / Intangible Cultural Heritage Award

National Heritage Week Awards 2025

Ballyvolane House has been named the winner of the Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh / Intangible Cultural Heritage Award at the National Heritage Week Awards 2025, held at the Museum of Modern Art, Kilmainham, Dublin on 17th October.

The award celebrates outstanding projects that promote and preserve Ireland’s living traditions and cultural heritage. Ballyvolane House was honoured for its event “Celebrating Irish Road Bowling at Ballyvolane House”, held during National Heritage Week 2025.

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Historic Houses of Ireland – Autumn School 2025

Living Legacies: Public, Private and Shared Futures for Historic Houses

Join us on 21–22 October 2025 at the stunning Lisnavagh Estate, Co. Carlow for two days of inspiration, learning, and networking. Hear from leading experts, enjoy engaging panels, and celebrate Ireland’s historic houses with like-minded enthusiasts.

Highlights:

Afternoon panels & networking dinner on Tuesday (tickets sold separately)

Full-day panels & lunch on Wednesday

Panellists include Darina Allen, Catherine Fitzgerald, Laura Fitzachary (@seekthehistoric), Santina Kennedy, Robert O’Byrne AKA The Irish Aesthete and many more.

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The 2025 National Heritage Week Awards recognise the work of National Heritage Week event organisers in creating and running events that highlight our built, natural and cultural heritage. took place all over Ireland for National Heritage Week.

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Join us on Friday, 5th September 2025 for a unique, immersive food experience in the glorious surrounds of Ballyvolane House, as part of the Feast - East Cork Festival of Food 2025.

Begin your day with a guided walk and forage through the gardens, woodlands, and wild edges of the estate with owner Justin Green and foraging expert Andrew Malcolm, discovering the abundance of wild herbs, leaves, and late summer edibles that grow on the estate.

Then gather for an outdoor long-table lunch in the walled-garden, where Eamo & Ró, Chef-Patrons of Eamo & Ró Café & Larder (and now leading all wedding and event catering at Ballyvolane House) will prepare a fire-cooked feast using seasonal estate-grown produce, foraged finds, and the best ingredients from local East Cork farmers, cheesemakers, and fishermen.

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