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• [11.2020] Good Hotel Guide 2021 Editor’s Choice Award Family
• [08.2020] TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best 2020
• [04.2020] Conde Nast Traveller - The Hotels Royals Love by Annabelle Spranken
• [03.2020] Irish Times Review by Catherine Cleary
• [02.2020] Sometimes I have to pinch myself’ – Fiona Duncan reflects on 20 years as a Telegraph hotel critic
• [02.2020] [One Fab Day - The Best Country House Weddings in Ireland] (https://ballyvolanehouse.ie/news/2020-02-20-one-fab-days-the-best-country-house-weddings-in-ireland “”)
• [01.2020] GastroGays - Where are the gin distilleries in Ireland
• [01.2020] We Are Cork - Short Film
• [10.2019] The Craft Gin Guide by David T. Smith and Ella Carr
• [10.2019] The Sunday Times - Game-bird hunters are wild at heart by Corinna Hardgrave
• [10.2019] Taste.ie - Bertha’s Ballyvolane is just the tonic
• [09.2019] Georgina Campbell - Country House of the Year 2020
• [05.2019] Ireland of the Welcomes Magazine - Cork’s best kept secret by Aisling O’Toole
• [05.2019] Tatler Magazine - Take to the Eire by Delilah Khomo
• [11.2018] John and Sally McKenna Best in Ireland 2019 Award
• [10.2018] The Good Hotel Guide - Editor’s Choice Award 2019 Family and FIshing [09.2018] Sunday Independent - A Taste for Life
• [07.2018] GastroGays Chew The Fat Podcast
• [07.2018] GastroGays - Ballyvolane House Ireland’s Best Guest House
• [11.2017]  Sunday Times Coolest Hotels in Ireland
• [11.2017]  Ballyvolane House Part 1 by The Lifestyle Enthusiast a Luxury Food & Travel Blog
• [08.2017]  ‘The 10 Most Exclusive Wedding Venues in Ireland’ by IrelandB4UDie
• [07.2017]  Dublin Gazette ‘Ballyvolane House will steal your heart’ by Jessica Maile
• [06.2017]  Irish Times ‘Spreading the world about our best kept hospitality secrets’ by Mary Leland
• [06.2017]  Irish Independent ‘Botanical Booze - the global success of Irish Craft Gin’ by Corinna Hardgrave
• [06.2017]  Irish Times ‘100 of the best places to stay in Ireland’
• [04.2017]  Irish Examiner ‘Haven of Hospitality’ by Carol O’Callaghan
• [03.2017]  Irish Travel Bible: 25 hotels & hideaways you need to visit ASAP by Georgina Campbell writing for the Irish Independent
• [03.2017]  ‘The Rise & Rise of the G&T’ by Jillian Bolger writing for Georgina Campbell’s Ireland Blog
• [03.2017]  In Praise of East Cork. Food. People. Place by Billy Lyons
• [02.2017]  M.P.A. Magazine France ‘Les Nouvelles Campagnes’
• [02.2017]  Brides Magazine ‘Christmas Real Wedding in Ireland’ by Olivia de Courcy
• [02.2017]  The Telegraph’s ‘50 Most Romantic Hotels in Europe by Francesca Syz
• [01.2017]  ‘23 Irish drinks you need to try that aren’t Guinness’ by the GastroGays writing for the Irish Post in London
• [01.2017]  ‘Location, location location: 15 Great Wedding Venues in Cork’ by Smartgroom.com
• [12.2016]  ‘Family Gatherings’ by Orla Neligan for the Irish Independent
• [12.2016]  ‘Ireland’s Best Gin is Made Out of Milk’ by Elizabeth Rushe via Munchies
• [11.2016]  ‘One Week in Ireland’ by BlondeAtlas
• [10.2016]  Gin Rag Review of Bertha’s Revenge Gin
• [10.2016]  GinAdvisor Review of Bertha’s Revenge Gin
• [10.2016]  Conde Nast Traveler USA ‘Why Western Ireland Is the Foraged Food Movement’s Newest Frontier’ written by David Prior
• [09.2016]  The Huffington Post ‘Seven of the Most Beautiful Hotels in Irelnad’
• [09.2016]  Lens + Larder Workshop by Four x Three
• [08.2016]  ‘Show Me the Whey’ by Cate Huguelet for Hemispheres Magazine
• [07.2016]  Bertha the oldest cow by Turtle Bunbury
• [07.2016]  The Gin Guide - Review of Bertha’s Revenge
• [06.2016]  ‘10 of the best hotels for fishing in the UK and Ireland’ featured in The Independent UK
• [06.2016]  Our 12 favourite places to go glamping in Ireland by One Fab Day
• [06.2016]  The Gannet interviews Justin & Jenny Green
• [06.2016]  Junipalooza Musings: Stand out gins by @StillandHeart
• [06.2016]  Good Food Ireland’s ‘Top Picks for Wonderful Wedding Food’
• [05.2016]  ‘The Bertha’s Revenge Story’ by Alison Daly for TheTaste.ie
• [05.2016]  Sunday Independent ‘Cork: Modern Farmette brilliant food and photography breaks’ by Susan Jane White
• [05.2016]  Gin Foundry’s Review of Bertha’s Revenge Gin
• [05.2016]  Georgina Campbell’s 10 Best Rural Retreats & Farm Stays
• [04.2016]  One Fab Day Blog “Boho and Glam Irish Garden Party’
• [04.2016]  One Fab Day Blog “Julia & Rory’s Romantic Winter Wedding at Ballyvolane House’
• [03.2016]  “Irish Bucket List: 30 things to do in Ireland before you die” by Pól Ó Conghaile, Nicola Brady and Yvonne Gordon writing for the Irish Independent
• [03.2016]  ‘19 Irish drinks you must try this Paddy’s Day (that aren’t Guinness)’ by The Gastro Gays
• [03.2016]  ‘The best affordable hotels, B&B’s and Hostels in Ireland’ by Philip Watson in The Guardian Newspaper
• [03.2016]  One Fab Day Blog “Not One, But Two: John & Holly’s Double Ballyvolane House Wedding
• [02.2016]  ‘Bertha’s Legacy’ by Gillian Nelis in the Sunday Business Post
• [02.2016]  Fiona Duncan’s Review of Ballyvolane House in The Sunday Telegraph
• [01.2016]  ‘Gin: the most fashionable drink around’ by John Wilson in the Irish Times
• [01.2016]  ‘Explore Irish Cuisine in Cork’ by Cate Huguelet in New York Magazine
• [01.2016]  ‘A commendable 9/10 for Bertha’s Revenge’ from Ernie Whalley in The Sunday Times
• [01.2016]  ‘Bertha’s Spirit Lives On’ by Turtle Bunbury in the Irish Daily Mail
• [12.2015]  ‘The Best Irish Food and Drink Products I discovered in 2015’ by Una-Minh Caomhanach author of Spill The Beans Blog
• [12.2015]  Bertha’s Revenge Gin launch in Dublin featured in The Taste
• [12.2015]  The Times ‘20 coolest hotels in Ireland’ by James Ellis
• [11.2015]  ‘Stout’s out, gin’s In for the o’boozers’ by Susan d’Arcy for The Sunday Times
• [10.2015]  Wedding at Ballyvolane House Blog by Epic Love Photography
• [10.2015]  Ballyvolane House No. 1 in Sunday Times top 10 Most Charismatic Hotels in Ireland by Susan d’Arcy
• [09.2015]  Gold Medal Award 2015 “Ireland’s Guest Experience” for Ballyvolane House
• [09.2015]  Sunday Independent ‘Irelands 30 most unique hotels’ by Katy McGuinness
• [07.2015]  One Fab Day Blog ‘Rachel & Mat’s glittering Ballyvolane House garden party’
• [07.2015]  ‘Five Best Glamping Sites in Ireland’ by Amy Bell in Irish Mirror
• [05.2015]  February Wedding at Ballyvolane House Blog by Image Brides Magazine
• [05.2015]  October Wedding Blog by Katie Farrell Photography
• [05.2015]  Powder Pink Perfection: Spring Wedding Inspiration blog by One Fab Day
• [05.2015]  Irish Examiner “From flowers to honeymoon: everything you need to know for your wedding day” by Tanya Sweeney
• [05.2015]  December Wedding ‘Romance in Bloom at Ballyvolane House’ wedding blog by Mrs2Be
• [04.2015]  One Fab Day Weddings Blog ‘Tying The Knot: A Unique Country House Wedding
• [04.2015]  Olive Magazine ‘Field to Fork Escapes’ by Marina O’Loughlin
• [03.2015]  The Venue Report
• [03.2015]  Stunning Xmas Wedding blog by Into The Light
• [01.2015]  One Fab Day 100 Best Wedding Venues 2015
• [01.2015]  John & Sally McKenna’s Guides Award 2015
• [01.2015]  Tripadvisor 2015 Travellers’s Choice Award for Ballyvolane House
• [01.2015]  Luxury Travel Diary Review of Ballyvolane House
• [12.2014]  Style Me Pretty ‘Holiday Engagement Party in Ireland’
• [12.2014]  One Fab Day Weddings Blog ‘Christmas Wedding Inspiration’
• [11.2014]  One Fab Day Weddings Blog ‘An Irish Garden Party’
• [11.2014]  Bash Magazine “The Big House” by Kate O’Dowd
• [09.2014]  Image Interiors & Living Magazine ‘Love Lies Here’ by Amanda Cochrane
• [09.2014]  ‘Lonely Planet Traveller Magazine Sept 2014 ‘Visions of Beauty’.
• [08.2014]  The Independent UK: World view: From architects to explorers, experts reveal what they feel are the most beautiful places on earth
• [08.2014]  Ballyvolane Wedding: Laura + Austin blog by Savo Photography. Absolutely stunning!
• [08.2014]  ‘Kristyn and Roger’s Irish Countryside Wedding’ a beautiful blog by Intimate Weddings
• [07.2014]  Romy and me: Discovering Ireland’s dog-friendly hotels by Bairbre Power Irish Independent
• [07.2014]  John & Sally McKennas’ Guides review of Ballyvolane House
• [06.2014]  Irish Times Magazine ‘Glamping - a beginner’s guide’ by Alanna Gallagher
• [06.2014]  ‘Dee & Dave - Ballyvolane House Wedding Photography’ blog by This Modern Love
• [06.2014]  Image Interiors & Living Magazine. Sneeky peek preview of the upcoming issue featuring Justin’s favourite tipple Rhubarb Matini
• [06.2014]  ‘American Intimate Wedding’ by Pawel Bebenca Photography
• [06.2014]  ‘Ireland in a nutshell’ The Gloss Magazine
• [06.2014]  Country Homes & Interiors - romantic boutique weddings
• [05.2014]  Ballyvolane House Movie Trailer by Hip Hotels TV
• [05.2014]  ‘Julie loves Richard’ wedding blog and photos by Into The Light
• [04.2014]  Good Food Ireland Blog ‘Pretty-in-Pink’ Ballyvolane House Rhubarb Martini
• [04.2014]  Niamh & Johnny wedding by Savo Photography. Stunning photos. Lovely couple. Enjoy!
• [04.2014]  Irish Food Folk: Ballyvolane House by Donal Skehan
• [03.2014]  ‘Lisa and David, in Cork Ireland’ by A Blog Names Scout
• [03.2014]  WATM Photo blog of Kate & Ger’s Wedding
• [03.2014]  ‘A Day and Night at Ballyvolane House’ Blog by Natalie Marquez Courtney
• [03.2014]  Whisky Magazine “The King of Fish” by Seaneen Sullivan
• [03.2014]  National Geographic Traveler Magazine “Irish Manor Houses” by Turtle Bunbury
• [02.2014]  Conde Nast Traveler USA ‘The New Innkeepers: Their Personalized Touches Can Be Found In Every Detail’
• [12.2013]  Feast: A Dinner Journal by Donal Skehan
• [12.2013]  Top UK Wedding blog of Brian and Megan’s wedding by Love My Dress.
• [12.2013]  Irish Independent ‘Viva la revolucion! Let grower be the head chef’ by Michael Kelly founder of GIY
• [11.2013]  Dine like lords and ladies for just one night by Catherine Cleary of the Irish Times
• [11.2013]  Ballyvolane House by David McClelland Photography
• [11.2013]  C & A Ballyvolane House Wedding | Irish Wedding by Pawel Bebenca Photography
• [11.2013]  Image Magazine ‘Travel Notes’ by Jo Linehan
• [10.2013]  ‘An Insider’s View of Co. Cork’ by author & TV presenter Rachel Allen in The Australian
• [10.2013]  Ballyvolane House Hedgerow Martinis by Darina Allen in the Irish Examiner
• [10.2013]  Martha Stewart Weddings “Desination wedding: Lisa & David, Cork, Ireland”
• [09.2013]  Ballyvolane House is the Sunday Times Winner in Ireland in Sunday Times Travel “Ultimate 100 British & Irish Hotels”
• [09.2013]  Sunday Times Style Ireland ‘Mind Your Manors’ by Nikki Walsh
• [08.2013]  Maria & Sam’s Wedding at Ballyvolane House by Brosnan Photographic
• [08.2013]  One Fab Day ‘5 Fab Festival Wedding Venues in Ireland’
• [08.2013]  Keri & David The Wedding Ballyvolane House Cork by A Girl and a Camera Photography
• [07.2013]  David McLelland Photography Blog of Kristen & Stefan’s wedding
• [07.2013]  Blog ‘Ireland Part 2’ by Local Milk
• [07.2013]  Savo.ie Wedding Photography: Orlaith & Allen Ballyvolane House
• [04.2013]  John & Sally McKenna’s ‘100 Best Places to Stay in Ireland 2013’
• [04.2013]  Cara Magazine ‘Hook, Line & Sinker’ by Laura George
• [04.2013]  Munster Interiors ‘Garden Corner Ballyvolane Gardens’
• [04.2013]  “Ballyvolane House is possibly the hippest country house in Ireland” Cara Magazine April/May 2013
• [03.2013]  Style Me Pretty: Ireland Wedding by Brosnan Photographic
• [03.2013]  Irish Country Living Magazine Feb/Mar 2013
• [02.2013]  One Fab Day ‘100 Best Wedding Venues 2013’
• [02.2013]  Image Magazine ‘Romantic Escapes’ February 2013
• [01.2013]  Conde Nast Traveller UK “Ireland’s best country-house hotels’
• [08.2012]  100Layercake “Ireland’s countryside wedding: Jemma & James.
• [04.2012]  Asthetics of Joy ‘Joyful Travels: Ballyvolane Ireland’ by Ingrid Fetell
• [02.2012]  Condé Nast Traveller: ‘Five Country House Hotels Stepping up to the mark’ (1mb pdf)
• [02.2012]  Image Magazine Weddings Feature February 2012
• [01.2012]  The Bridgestone ‘100 Best Places to Stay in Ireland 2012’ Review
• [08.2011]  ‘The Perfect Getaway’ by Julianne Mooney, Editor of Time Out Ireland Guide
• [07.2011]  Bababuck Review of O’Brien Chop House
• [05.2011]  Irish Times ‘On the good food trail in Waterford’ by Alex Meehan
• [03.2011]  The White Book
• [03.2011]  Irish Examiner ‘Hidden Ireland’s Shining Star’ by Mary Leland
• [01.2011]  Sunday Times Style Magazine - ‘All Together Now’ by Fleur Britten
• [01.2011]  Irish Times - ‘Lismore’s Purple Patch’ by Manchan Magan
• [12.2010]  Irish Independent ‘The Travel Hot List 2010’ by Pól Ó Conghaile.
• [07.2010]  Irish Independent: Life off the fast lane: The M8
• [04.2010]  Irish Independent: Ten best Afternoon Tea spots
• [09.2009]  The Irish Independent: Weekend away at Ballyvolane
• [06.2009]  The Irish Times Magazine: Busy Bees at Ballyvolane
• [02.2009]  The Evening Herald: Archie the 22 year old cat [Pete Wedderburn]
• [01.2009]  Tripadvisor Reviews: See what our guests have to say
• [01.2009]  Karen Brown’s Ireland - Ballyvolane House was voted as Ireland’s property offering the Warmest Welcome for 2007 by Karen Brown’s readers.
• [01.2009]  Georgina Campbell’s Ireland Guide
• [01.2009]  Fodor’s Travel Guide
• [10.2008]  Georgina Campbell’s Ireland Guide: Country House of the Year 2009
• [10.2008]  Georgina Campbell’s Ireland Guide: Irish Breakfast Award 2009
• [10.2008]  The Corkman: Castlelyons group in last-gasp bid to track down elusive jennett
• [06.2008]  Momfilter ‘At Home in the Irish Countryside’ by Yolanda Edwards
• [03.2008]  Travel and Leisure Magazine: ‘Culinary Delight in Ireland’
• [09.2007]  Condé Nast Traveller: ‘Ireland’s Golden Age’
• [11.2006]  The Australian: ‘Ancestral chic’
• [10.2006]  The Observer Escape Guide: ‘20 Great British hotels’
• [08.2005]  San Francisco Chronicle: ‘Irish country living in Cork manor home’
• [06.2005]  Travel and Leisure Magazine: ‘Greener Pastures’