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The European Historic Houses represents +50,000 private historic houses across Europe and the EHH has launched an initiative called ‘Houses of the Month’ which is an invitation to take part in a journey through the cultural heritage premises. With this new project, the EHH wants to offer their audience more than a guided tour. The objective is to spotlight the passion, talent, courage and hard work of our owners, as well as the importance of such buildings in our common history.

Ballyvolane House is part of Ireland’s privately-owned built heritage. Preserving built heritage in private hands in Ireland and across Europe is important work as they add enormously to our cultural and heritage landscape. Ballyvolane House is a member of the Historic Houses of Ireland.

Thank you to the EHH for giving us an opportunity to share our journey and to showcase how we are committed to preserving our home for the future.

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Bertha’s Revenge Navy Strength picked up 2 Gold Stars at the Great Taste Awards 2021. This is the highest score Ballyvolane House Spirits Company has achieved for their gin so far.

Great Taste is the largest and most trusted accreditation scheme for fine food and drink. It supports, promotes and mentors artisan food producers large and small, who want to supply the UK independent retail sector and overseas stores selling fine food.

Great Taste offers a unique benchmarking and product evaluation service leading to an independent accreditation that encourages confidence and commercial success for small business, generating greater awareness for products locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

Since 1994, more than 130,000 products have been put through this robust judging process. Each one is fastidiously blind-tasted by selected chefs, buyers, fine food retailers, restaurateurs, food critics and writers over 70 judging days.

We are delighted with this award.

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It was an absolute pleasure to host the Historic Houses of Ireland AGM at Ballyvolane House on 3rd September. It was lovely to see everyone face to face at last. The AGM was held in the hay barn which was followed by lunch in the dining terrace. Justin gave everyone a tour of the house and gardens after lunch. Thank you to everyone for coming.

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We are chuffed to bits that Naval Bertha has reached the finals of the Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards 2021. The winners will be announced on 2nd October.

Now in it’s 14th year, Blas na hEireann, The Irish Food Awards is the biggest competition for quality Irish produce on the island of Ireland. Products from every county on Ireland were entered into the 2020 competition to win Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards in a broad range of food and drink categories as well as key awards such as Supreme Champion and Best Artisan Producer.

The Blas na hÉireann Awards are a fantastic showcase of the best artisan produce from the island of Ireland.

Fingers-crossed!

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Huge thanks to The Honey Journal for staying at Ballyvolane House and for featuring the house on their blog.

Founded in 2021, The Honey Journal is a place for women who value the restorative powers of a sunrise yoga session just as much as the healing powers of a night out in a sweaty nightclub with your closest pals. It’s is a space for women who like to keep their pulse on the latest trends but who also couldn’t care less. It is a contradiction and a constantly evolving space where anything goes.

“We’d been expecting a chic country escape, having read the amazing Tripadvisor reviews and seen the gorgeous Instagram posts but we really weren’t prepared for the wow factor of Ballyvolane House.”

Thanks for your support and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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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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This pretty map was illustrated by our good friend Roz Jellett. We love it. Thank you Roz!

Check out her amazing work rozjellet.com.

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The proof of the pudding is in the eating. We are delighted to share this short film by David McClelland of Justin and Antony (the distillers of Bertha’s Revenge Gin) enjoying a slice of toast with a generous dollop of Bertha’s Revenge Gin Marmalade. It is absolutely delicious and made by our friends at Crossogue Preserves in Tipperary. Total heaven!

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