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National Heritage Week 2023 | Open Gardens | Food Trucks
As part of National Heritage Week 2023 which runs from 12th to 20st August 2023, join us for our special National Heritage Week Open Gardens, Pop-up Café, Food Trucks and guided tours of the house and grounds on Thursday, 17th August 2023. 12 noon to 4pm.
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The Gloss - Lovely Lakeside Retreats in Ireland by Penny McCormick
We are delighted Ballyvolane House lakes are featured in The Gloss - Lovely Lakeside Retreats in Ireland by Penny McCormick.
“If you dreaming of serene swims, a room with a view, …
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Biodiversity Week Ireland 2023
National Biodiversity Week Ireland 2023 Ireland runs from 19th to 28th May.
We are always trying to improve our biodiversity here at Ballyvolane House and we have around 20 hectares …
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Robert O’Byrne aka The Irish Aesthete ‘Irish Country House Gardens’ Talk and Dinner
Join us for what promises to be a fascinating, fun and memorable evening with Robert O’Byrne aka The Irish Aesthete. Robert will give a talk about the History of Irish Country House Gardens which will be followed by dinner in the dining room.
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fEast Cork ‘Meet the Maker’ Bertha’s Revenge Gin Distillery Tour, Tasting & Lunch
Bertha’s Revenge Gin Distillery Tour, Tasting & Lunch
Join us on Wednesday, 31st August for a “Meet the Maker” tour of Ballyvolane House and Bertha’s Revenge Gin distillery followed by a long-table lunch in the dining terrace overlooking the glorious gardens. Enjoy a ‘gin-wag’ during lunch with fellow guests and Justin Green, co-founder and distiller of Bertha’s Revenge Gin.
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National Heritage Week 2022 | Garden Open Day | Guided Tours of the House and Grounds | Pop-Up Café
National Heritage Week 2022.
As part of National Heritage Week 2022 which runs from 13th to 21st August 2022, join us for our special National Heritage Week Open Gardens, Pop-Up Café and guided tours of the house and grounds on Wednesday, 17th August 2022.
The main themes of National Heritage Week this year are sustainability and biodiversity and Justin will be giving a guided tour of Ballyvolane House and grounds at 1pm and 3pm.
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Tree planting at Ballyvolane House
We planted 300 trees in recent weeks at Ballyvolane House. The trees were donated by ‘Trees on the Land’, a charity and not-for-profit project working to establish young native trees across the 32 counties of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
We planted a mix of oak, Scots Pine, alder, birch, hawthorn and apple.
Massive thanks to Trees on the Land and also to the Dream Team of tree-planters, Maia, Oscar, Jamie, Fleur and Dumpling (the terrier).
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Heritage Week 2021 - Sunday, 22nd August - Open Gardens, Pop-Up Café, Guided house tours with Justin
Heritage Week 2021 Join us this Sunday, 22nd August from 12noon to 4pm for our special Heritage Week Open Gardens, Pop-Up Café and Historic House Tours.
Justin (the owner) will be giving a guided tour of Ballyvolane House and grounds at 1pm and 3pm. The weather is looking good and visitors can explore the glorious gardens and woodland walks.
Our café in the barn will be serving Barista coffees from Maher’s Coffee Roasters in Cork as well as cakes, pastries, wood-fired pizzas and ice cream all homemade here at the house. Visitors can also enjoy local craft beers, ciders and spirits with lunch including our very own Bertha’s Revenge Gin which is distilled on-site.
Pooches are welcome too.
Entry fee: €5.00 per person/€15.00 per family.
Hope to see you there!
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