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The swallows are back, the gardens and house are looking rather lovely at this time of year and the glamping area is fully dressed and ready for guests.

A stay at historic Ballyvolane House in all its forms is like a warm hug from an old friend.

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Last chance to bid or donate to this worthy cause. Auction ends at 7pm on Sunday, 1st May.

Home for Home is a travel auction, offering participants the chance to stay in some of the world’s most beautiful and exclusive homes, with all proceeds directly benefiting much needed aid relief efforts in the Ukraine. The brainchild of our dear friend Josephine Ryan, author, interiors expert and stylist, the collection comprises 30 properties located across the globe, many of which are not typically available to rent. Homes listed include Neuendorf House, a design-led Mallorcan villa created by world renowned architects John Pawson and Claudio Silvestrin and Thyme, the much loved 31 bedroom bolthole found in the heart of the Cotswolds as well as a night’s stay at Ballyvolane House.

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Introducing Bertha in a can.

We are delighted to launch two Bertha ready to drink offerings: the Bertha & Tonic and the Bertha Summer Cup.

Attractively packaged, convenient and rather tasty. Great for picnics, parties and festivals … and of course just to have in the fridge at home for a quick thirst quencher.

The Bertha & Tonic has a lovely citrus flavour with a nice hit of gin, while the Summer Cup is the perfect refreshing summer punch to enjoy on a sunny day!

They’ll be in shops soon.

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Bertha’s Revenge Gin was awarded a Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022. This is the highest award Ballyvolane House Spirits Company Ltd have received from a truly independent awards judging panel so far. Congratulations to Justin and Antony. Massive thanks to the judges. We are absolutely delighted.

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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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Breaking News for the Irish Wedding Industry – The winners of the highly coveted weddingsonline awards 2022 were announced this week at a gala dinner celebration at the incredible Mullingar Park Hotel. We are chuffed to bits that Ballyvolane House is the Winner of the Weddings Online Awards 2022 ‘Country House Venue of the Year’.

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Red FM’s Jonathan Healy interviews Justin on ‘Red Business in Focus’ in association with Cork’s Local Enterprise Offices. Justin will fill Jonathan in on all the activities at Ballyvolane House from historic house stays to boutique weddings and glamping experiences. Justin will also chat about how he spotted the potential of a business with gins in 2015 and launched Bertha’s Revenge Gin.

Huge thanks to Jonathan for making the interview highly enjoyable and for going easy on Justin. Massive thanks also go to the Local Enterprise Office in Cork for their immense support over the years and for making this happen.

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