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We are delighted to share details of the Historic Houses of Ireland (HHI) Autumn School, taking place at beautiful Durhamstown Castle in Co. Meath on Wednesday, 21st October.

The event brings together owners and custodians of historic properties, heritage professionals, tourism leaders and conservation experts for a day of lively discussion, shared experiences and networking.

This year’s programme features an impressive line-up of speakers, including Alice Mansergh of Tourism Ireland, renowned chef and restaurateur Richard Corrigan, food writer Georgina Campbell, author and conservationist Eoghan Daltun, and Eoghan O’Mara Walsh of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation, among others.

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We are delighted to be welcoming the Castlelyons Santa Experience & Christmas Market 2026 to Ballyvolane House on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November. Organised by Castlelyons Community Council, the event promises to be a wonderfully festive weekend for families, with Ballyvolane transformed into a Christmas winter wonderland for the occasion. Visitors can look forward to a magical Santa Experience, along with a Christmas Market featuring festive stalls, seasonal treats and plenty of Christmas atmosphere throughout the grounds. The event is being organised by Castlelyons Community Council, with the support of local volunteers and businesses, and we’re delighted to be hosting it here at Ballyvolane House.

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Join us at Ballyvolane House on Thursday, 20th August 2026 for a special National Heritage Week afternoon exploring the built, natural and cultural heritage of this historic County Cork country house and estate.

In keeping with the 2026 theme, “Heritage at Risk”, this guided experience will look at the challenges involved in caring for a historic house and its surrounding landscape, and consider how buildings, trees, habitats and stories can be protected for future generations.

The tour will be led by Justin Green, owner and custodian of Ballyvolane House, who will share the history of the house, stories associated with the families who have cared for it, and the practical realities of preserving a historic property and estate.

Ballyvolane House is a member of the Historic Houses of Ireland.

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LOVE IS A STRANGER

JULY 17th – 19th 2026

LOVE IS A STRANGE returns to Ballyvolane House this summer. Full info coming soon…

Loyalty tickets - sold out Tickets on general release - June 4th

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Wild Things at Ballyvolane House: A Guided Biodiversity Walk Through Gardens, Woods & Lakes

Justin Green will host a guided walk through the gardens, woods and estate at Ballyvolane House as part of National Biodiversity Week. The tour will explore the estate’s rich natural habitats, including woodlands, lakes, birdlife, pollinators, amphibians and Ballyvolane’s much-loved red squirrels.

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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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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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