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We frequently host a range of events at Ballyvolane throughout the year, from musical performances to theatre events, garden open days and Christmas bazaars - you’ll find all details here first.
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Craicly Stories at Ballyvolane House Friday, 27th June 2025
CRAICLY is a storytelling group that pops up in atmospheric, unique venues all over Ireland. Combining places and people, CRAICLY uses storytelling, and the sharing of true stories and experiences to help bring us together…and to have some craic doing it! CRAICLY STORIES returns to Ballyvolane House on Friday, 27th June 2025.
Join us on Friday June 27th where we will celebrate “The Irish Salmon” - we will hear stories of this incredible creature and its place in Irish folklore, natural heritage, food heritage and the angling industry. It’s an evening event, with approx 50 attendees, 4 storytellers and will include a welcome drink and a 2 course fork supper.
Hope you can join us!
Presented with the generous support of Sherry FitzGerald Christie’s International Real Estate.
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The Yoga Tree ‘Escape to the Country’ One Day Retreat
The Yoga Tree - Escape to the Country
Escape to the country on Sunday, 6th April 2025 and give yourself permission to pause.
Set within the tranquil surroundings of Ballyvolane House, an elegant 18th-century estate in the heart of the Cork countryside, this one-day retreat is designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and restore balance from within. The retreat is curated and hosted by Hazel Buckley, founder of The Yoga Tree in Cork City.
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Alternative Valentine’s Dinner, Friday 14th February 2025
Join us on Friday 14th February 2025, for an Alternative Valentine’s Dinner. Perfect for couples, groups of friends, siblings and anyone else looking to celebrate with a night out at Ballyvolane House this Valentine’s. We will be hosting a long-table dinner where guests will sit together in the beautiful dining room of Ballyvolane house, and enjoy a 4 course meal.
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Ballyvolane House Autumn Dispatch
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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Historic Houses of Ireland - An Autumn School
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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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience 2024!
Prepare for total chaos!
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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Santa Experience & Christmas Market at Ballyvolane House - 23rd & 24th November 2024
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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Craicly Stories
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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