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We are chuffed to bits with the McKennas’ Guide Best in Ireland 2024 award. John and Sally McKenna have been championing authentic Irish food and hospitality for decades. Thank you John & Sally for all your wonderful support and for all you have done for us all working in this crazy industry. You are an inspiration.

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“A rural house, a beautiful garden, elegant flowers and the sun shining on a freshly cut lawn is an idyllic backdrop for a small wedding…why not make it yours?”

We are delighted to be included in this article by Penny McCormick. In good company too.

Thanks Penny!

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We are truly delighted and grateful to have won two awards at the Gold Medal Awards on 30th January at The Galmont Hotel in Galway.

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“A proper catch-up with old friends is the ultimate refresher.”

We are delighted to be included in their pick of places to book. In good company too.

Many thanks to Lucy Perrin who wrote the article for The Times.

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We hope you had a wonderful festive season and now is the time for making plans to recharge after the Xmas madness! A stay at Ballyvolane House is the perfect remedy with bracing walks in the glorious countryside (bring your pooch), warming tipples, cosy fires, hearty food and long soaks in deep baths. We are open from Wednesdays to Saturdays throughout the winter months and we look forward to welcoming our guests in 2024.

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Join us on Saturday, 17th February for the antithesis of the traditional Valentines night out. Instead of couples dining on their own, we will be hosting a long-table dinner where guests will sit together, feast, socialise and enjoy live entertainment from crooner Ronnie Costley who will be singing Sinatra and other Rat-Pack era faves. Perfect for couples, groups of friends and anyone else looking to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day slightly differently this year.

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We are delighted Ballyvolane House is a finalist of the Gold Medal Awards in the Ireland’s Country House/Guest House Experience category. The winners will be announced on 30th January 2024. In good company too. Fingers crossed. We are honoured to have been nominated as finalists in the following categories:

• Ireland’s Best Country House / Guest House Experience
• Ireland’s Menu Provenance Award
• Ireland’s Guest Experience

We would also appreciate if you could vote for us in the ‘Ireland’s Favourite Place to Stay’ category, just click on the link below to vote - we are in Munster.

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Recharge after the festive madness with a stay at Ballyvolane House. It’s the perfect remedy with bracing walks in the glorious countryside (bring your pooch), warming tipples, cosy fires, hearty food and long soaks in deep baths. We are open from Wednesdays to Saturdays throughout the winter months and we look forward to welcoming our guests in 2024. 

We have extended our opening times to include Sunday night for all the bank holidays. Also, we have extended our opening dates for the Easter holidays. 

St. Brigid’s Weekend - 2nd to 4th February

St. Patrick’s Weekend - 15th to 17th March

Easter Hols - late March to early April

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