Latest News & Events

Apr 24 2010
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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Feb 09 2010
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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Nov 11 2009
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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Nov 11 2009
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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Nov 11 2009
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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Nov 11 2009
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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Nov 11 2009
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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Nov 11 2009
Gardening Seminar with Brian Cross, Spring 2009

SPRING GARDENING SEMINAR WITH BRIAN CROSS AT BALLYVOLANE HOUSE – Spring is by far the best time to visit the beautiful gardens of Co. Cork. Celebrated garden designer Brian Cross will be hosting a two-day gardening seminar at Ballyvolane House on Saturday, 25th …

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Latest News & Events

The Grounds - Where to go and what to see at Ballyvolane

Spring newsletter - Valentines, Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand, Paddy's Day, Easter

Feast and Make Merry this December at Ballyvolane

O'Brien Chop House - exciting new restaurant opening in Lismore

Romeo & Juliet, Open-air theatre at Ballyvolane House, Sat July 11th

Fly Fishing courses on the Blackwater, one of Ireland's great Salmon rivers

Yoga, Meditation & Wellness Weekend at Ballyvolane, April 2009

Gardening Seminar with Brian Cross, Spring 2009

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