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Jun 17 2016
Elderflower time

It’s elderflower time again. We have been harvesting elderflower heads over the past week and we have been getting lots of requests for our elderflower cordial recipe. Happy to share it and please click here to view the …

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May 07 2016
Gin Foundry Reviews Bertha's Revenge Gin

Delighted to share this review of Bertha’s Revenge Gin by the Gin Foundry. It’s very fair and we would like to extend our thanks to the Gin Foundry for taking the time to review Bertha. …

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Apr 24 2016

Ballyvolane House Rhubarb Martini

This is the cocktail we serve during the spring and summer at Ballyvolane House as the rhubarb is in season and we grow it in our walled-garden. A couple of Rhubarb Martinis before dinner promises lively conversation throughout dinner. They are absolutely delicious and very easy to make.

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Mar 04 2016
Lens & Larder 2016

We are very excited to announce the return of Lens & Larder workshop to Ballyvolane House with the incredibly talented Renee Kemps from 26 to 29 April.
Renee …

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Feb 15 2016
'Bertha's Legacy' by Gillian Nelis in the Sunday Business Post

‘Bertha’s Legacy’ by Gillian Nelis in the Sunday Business Post Magazine on St. Valentine’s Day. Stunning pics by Clare Keogh. Thank you very much Gillian, lovey piece. …

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Feb 13 2016
Fiona Duncan's Review of Ballyvolane House in The Sunday Telegraph

Fab review of Ballyvolane House and Bertha’s Revenge Gin by Fiona Duncan in The Sunday Telegraph. Overall score 9/10. Absolutely delighted. Thank you so much Fiona.
“The final touch? Gin. Come on, you have …

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Feb 08 2016
Pat Kenny Show Live from Ballyvolane House

The Pat Kenny Show was broadcast live from Ballyvolane House on Friday, 05 February 2016. Pat and his team stayed with us the night before and broadcast the show live from the Drawing Room.
We chatted about the challenges of running a historic house in …

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Dec 31 2015
'Drink of the Year' - Bertha's Revenge Gin in John & Sally McKenna's Megabites Drinks Awards

Ecstatically happy. Bertha’s Revenge Gin is ‘Drink of the Year’ in John & Sally McKenna’s Megabites Drinks Awards. Thank you so much John & Sally. We are celebrating! Happy New Year!

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