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Ballyvolane House is delighted to welcome back The Faulty Towers Dining Experience. This is the perfect opportunity to entertain family, friends and work colleagues in the run-up to Xmas.

Saturday 14th December 2024

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We are delighted that the annual Santa Experience and Christmas Market returns to Ballyvolane House on Saturday, 23th and Sunday, 24th November 2024.

This is a local community event and is organised by the wonderful Castlelyons Community Council in conjunction with The Taste of Cork and Waterford.

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As London prepares for King Charles III’s coronation on 6th May, as if anyone could ever forget. But one needn’t line up along the Mall to mark the moment in style. Instead, why not flee the madness and escape to one of his favorite 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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Lovely travel feature by Elle Gordon about Ballyvolane House in Irish Country Magazine October 2024 edition.

“One of the standout moments was their incredible dining experience. We opted to avail of their communal dining which meant guests are all seated at the same long dining table. It was informal, totally relaxed, and hilarious evening as we got to know one another, swapped stories, roared laughing, and enjoyed every sumptuous bite of the four-course tasting menu.”

Thanks Elle!

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Lots of exciting news and events coming up in the weeks ahead…

• Faulty Towers The Dining Experience returns.
• Historic Houses of Ireland - An Autumn School.
• Santa Experience and Christmas Market at Ballyvolane House.

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We are chuffed to bits that Ballyvolane House was awarded best ‘Small Stay’ Country House at the Georgina Campbell @irelandguide Irish Food & Hospitality Awards 2024 🏆 in Dublin. The awards highlight the resilience, determination and collaborative spirit of those working through a very challenging time in the hospitality industry.

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From Surviving to Thriving: Practical Insights for a Vibrant Future in Irish Tourism for Privately-owned Historic Houses!

Join us on Wednesday, October 23rd for ‘Historic Houses - An Autumn School’, a gathering of thinkers, speakers, listeners and enthusiasts of Ireland’s privately-owned built heritage. Be part of charting a course for a thriving future both at the centre of rural Irish tourism and as a compelling ambassador for Ireland Inc. All welcome!

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“They look after fabulous properties and have a keen eye for detail, service and style, so where do some of Ireland’s top hoteliers and general managers holiday?”

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Gorgeous 🎥 by Joleen Cronin of a storytelling evening curated by Jane Gormley, founder of Craicly Stories at Ballyvolane House last week. This event was part of Feast - East Cork Food & Drink Festival. Huge thanks to the speakers and to everyone for coming and supporting this event.

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