Latest News & Events

Oct 17 2016
Editor's Choice Award 'Romantic Hotel' Good Hotel Guide 2017

Just heard the news that we have been given a Good Hotel Guide 2017 Editor’s Choice Award ‘Romantic Hotel”.
We are absolutely delighted. Thank you GHG. We are heading to the …

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Sep 23 2016

Keelin & Tristan’s Wedding by Katie Farrell Photography

Katie Farrell’s stunning photos of Keelin & Tristan’s gorgeous wedding at Ballyvolane featured in “Tying The Knot: A Unique Country House Wedding” on One Fab day.

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Sep 22 2016
"Outstanding Guest Experience Award 2017" from Georgina Campbell Guides

We are delighted to announce that Ballyvolane House has just won Georgina Campbell Guides ‘Outstanding Guest Experience Award 2017’. The awards ceremony was held at the Bord Bia offices in Dublin on …

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Sep 05 2016
Food Connect Conference 12th & 13th September 2016

Food Connect is a new tourism conference developed by Failte Ireland featuring expert international and …

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Aug 28 2016
Distillery Tour, Tasting & Lunch for Taste Cork Week

We are delighted to be participating in Taste Cork Week (10 to 16 October 2016).
Justin Green & Antony Jackson of Ballyvolane House Spirits Company Ltd will be …

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Jul 28 2016
IWSC Bronze 2016 for Bertha's Revenge

The IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition) based in London announced the 2016 results on 27 July 2016. We are delighted to report that Bertha’s Revenge Gin won a Bronze Medal in the gin category.
The competition is in it’s 47th year and welcomed …

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Jul 24 2016

Hedgerow Martini

We use sloes, blackberries and elderflowers that are all foraged from the hedgerows at different times of the year. We pick the elderflowers in May and make a large batch of elderflower cordial, but you can also buy elderflower cordial in the shops.

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Jun 18 2016
The Gannet interviews Justin & Jenny. Words by Killian Fox. Pics by Emile Dineen.

We were interviewed by Killian Fox of The Gannet over a spot of lunch and gin cocktails a few weeks ago. Lovely piece, thank you Killian! Fab pics by Emile Dineen. …

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Latest News & Events

Editor's Choice Award 'Romantic Hotel' Good Hotel Guide 2017

Keelin & Tristan’s Wedding by Katie Farrell Photography

"Outstanding Guest Experience Award 2017" from Georgina Campbell Guides

Food Connect Conference 12th & 13th September 2016

Distillery Tour, Tasting & Lunch for Taste Cork Week

IWSC Bronze 2016 for Bertha's Revenge

Hedgerow Martini

The Gannet interviews Justin & Jenny. Words by Killian Fox. Pics by Emile Dineen.

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