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All the general news and happenings at Ballyvolane.
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Ireland's Most Romantic 2010 Award
The third annual Karen Brown Readers’ Choice Awards have just been announced and Ballyvolane House has won ‘Ireland’s Most Romantic’ 2010 award. – Based on personal experience, Karen Brown Travellers, by casting votes on the Karen Brown website have honoured …
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The Grounds - Where to go and what to see at Ballyvolane
A guest post written by the my grandfather, Capt. Ian Benson (fondly known as ‘Grumps’), around 2008. Grumps lived in Tim’s House at Ballyvolane from the mid eighties with my grandmother, Wendy, until they departed within months of each other in late 2012 / early 2013.
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Spring newsletter - Valentines, Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand, Paddy's Day, Easter
Welcome to our first newsletter of 2010 – there’s lots happening at Ballyvolane (and O’Brien Chop House) in the coming months what with Valentine’s day, Paddy’s day and Easter looming, not to mention kids’ half-term and a fantastic Good Food Ireland foodie …
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Feast and Make Merry this December at Ballyvolane
FEAST AND MAKE MERRY THIS DECEMBER AT BALLYVOLANE HOUSE – Read the full newsletter here » – Enjoy long lunches and festive dinners …
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O'Brien Chop House - exciting new restaurant opening in Lismore
EXCITING NEW RESTAURANT OPENING AT THE END OF JUNE. – Justin & Jenny are opening O’Brien Chop House (formerly the much-loved Barca) in Lismore at the end of June. – O’Brien Chop House will be an unpretentious eatery that offers diners traditional and …
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Romeo & Juliet, Open-air theatre at Ballyvolane House, Sat July 11th
In association with Chapterhouse Theatre Company present Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare, Ballyvolane House. Castlelyons, Co. Cork, 7pm, saturday, 11 july 2009 – Shakespeare’s romantic tale of star-crossed lovers, the greatest love story ever told, …
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Fly Fishing courses on the Blackwater, one of Ireland's great Salmon rivers
SALMON FISHING COURSES AT BALLYVOLANE HOUSE – Learn to Fly Fish on the Blackwater, one of Ireland’s Great Salmon Rivers. Spring is in the air and what better time to either learn or to hone your skills in the craft of fly fishing for salmon! Ballyvolane House …
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Yoga, Meditation & Wellness Weekend at Ballyvolane, April 2009
WELLNESS WEEKEND AT BALLYVOLANE HOUSE – REST AND RENEW WITH YOGA AND MINDFULNESS – Ballyvolane House is offering an opportunity to rest and renew with yoga and meditation with two of the most experienced and best qualified instructors in Ireland. Stay for two …
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