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Aimed at those with a sense of adventure, and romance, we now have a ‘glamping’ option available at Ballyvolane House in the form of bell tents. Located in the stunning gardens, shaded by shrubs and trees, you can enjoy a quiet, peaceful and …

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Stunning gardens, rhubarb martinis, get-togethers, salmon fishing school, Pearl & Godiva styling and much more news all in our latest newsletter.

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Delighted to share the O’Brien Chop House Newsletter 2012. Lots going on in Lismore over the next couple of months: Domaine La Sarabande Wine Dinner, Opera in Lismore Castle, Immrama Lismore Travel Writers Festival, Best Restaurant in Waterford Award and much more …

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2 delicious hearty soda bread recipes, perfect for breakfast, lunch & dinner!

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Paddy’s Day Feasting and Sing-a-long on 16 March, a Piggy Feast on 30 March, BYOB Fridays, Waterford Festival of Food from 12 to 15 April and much more besides. Hope to see you in Lismore this spring. …

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The snow drops are out, crocuses showing and the daffodils won’t be long. We are looking forward to our ‘Nose-to-Tail’ Butchery Day with Frank Krawczyk on 25 February, family fun at half-term and Easter, a terrific review in the February edition of Conde Nast …

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Ballyvolane features in an article, ‘Five Country House Hotels Stepping up to the mark’ by Aoife O’Riordan in the February edition of Condé Nast Traveller magazine, along with 5 other top Irish country house hotels: …

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Happy New Year from O’Brien Chop House! Join us for the Greywacke Winemaker’s Dinner on 27 January or for our DIY “Nose-to-Tail” Butchery course with Frank Krawczyk on 25 February. For those of you that collect wine, we are running ‘BYOB Fridays’ during …

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