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Mount Juliet Estate to host 2025 OFX Irish Legends

04/07/2024

The 2025 OFX Irish Legends will be hosted on the championship course in the week commencing 12thMay 2025 at Mount Juliet Estate, which has previously been the venue for five Irish Open’s and two World Golf Championships.

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Ireland's Blue Book Celebrates Triumph at Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards with a Multitude of Prestigious Wins

02/02/2024

Ireland's Blue Book Triumphs with Outstanding Wins at Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards, Showcasing Excellence in Hospitality and Luxury Accommodations

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A Hatrick of Awards for Castle Leslie Estate

09/10/2023

Castle Leslie Estate named ‘Best Boutique Hotel in Ireland’, has achieved the ‘Gold Award 2023’ from Green Hospitality AND for the second year in a row, is a ‘Great Place to Work’!

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Ballymaloe Craft Fair

31/08/2023

The 2023 Craft Fair will be held on the weekends of the 17th to 19th and the 24th to 26th of November. Two fantastic weekends each filled with over 180 diverse Craft Stalls, Food and Entertainment. Different stalls each weekend.

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Luxurious Georgian Mansion, Quirky Townhouse, Historic Inn, Elegant Townhouse and 15th Century Castle join Ireland’s Blue Book for 2023

10/11/2022

Luxurious Georgian Mansion, Quirky Townhouse, Historic Inn, Elegant Townhouse and 15th Century Castle join Ireland’s Blue Book for 2023

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Ireland’s Blue Book Announces Sponsorship of the Wellness Category at the Irish Country Magazine Irish Made Awards

03/06/2022

Ireland’s Blue Book is delighted to announce their sponsorship of the wellness category at the Irish Country Magazine Irish Made Awards.

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Wins for Blue Book Houses at the 2022 Irish Tatler Wellness & Spa Awards

27/04/2022

Ireland’s Blue Book is delighted to announce wins for Hayfield Manor Hotel, Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate and The Ice House at the 2022 Irish Tatler Wellness and Spa Awards

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Five-star Palladian Manor, Dining Star of Derry and Secluded Mountain Lodge join Ireland’s Blue Book for 2022.

09/11/2021

Five-star Palladian Manor, Dining Star of Derry and Secluded Mountain Lodge join Ireland’s Blue Book for 2022.

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Ireland’s Blue Book Announces Sponsorship of Lorcan Murray’s Classic Drive on RTÉ’S Lyric FM

31/08/2021

Ireland’s Blue Book, a collection of country houses, hotels and restaurants located throughout the island of Ireland, is delighted to be announced as the new sponsor of Lorcan Murray’s Classic Drive on RTÉ’s Lyric FM, weekdays from 4pm – 7pm.

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Elegance in the City: Butler House & Garden launches redesign of bedrooms

16/06/2021

Butler House, the award-winning hospitality provider in Kilkenny city and a member of Ireland’s prestigious Blue Book collection of Country Houses and Restaurants, has just launched their new bedroom redesign.

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BISHOP’S GATE HOTEL WINS COVETED SPOT ON TRIPADVISOR'S TOP 25 RATED PLACES TO STAY

18/05/2021

Bishop’s Gate Hotel ranked in the top ten on the ‘Best of the Best’ 2021 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award list.

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Gregans Castle Honoured at the 2021 Michelin Awards

29/01/2021

Ireland’s Blue Book is delighted to announce that Gregans Castle, Co. Clare has been honoured for a “Green Initiative” for a “Commitment to Sustainable Gastronomy” at the 2021 Michelin awards.

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At one with Nature in Marlfield’s new Pond Suites

17/11/2020

November 2020: Ireland’s Blue Book is delighted to announce the December 2020 launch of the Duck Pond Suites at Marlfield House, Co. Wexford.

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Charming Country House and Prestigious Dublin Restaurant join Ireland’s Blue Book for 2021

03/11/2020

Delphi Lodge in Galway and Dax Restaurant in Dublin city centre are the two new properties joining the Ireland’s Blue Book collection of country houses, historic hotels and restaurants for 2021. The new additions bring the total number of properties in the Ireland’s Blue Book collection to 57.

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Hayfield Manor joins the prestigious American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts Programme

13/08/2020

Ireland’s Blue Book is delighted to announce that Hayfield Manor, Co. Cork has been accepted as member of the exclusive travel programme American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts.

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There’s a New Gin on the Shelf. A Shelf at Ballymaloe House Only!

31/07/2020

In collaboration with award-winning gin geniuses’ Blacks, Ireland’s first co-located Brewery & Distillery, Ballymaloe House has created a Gintastic in-house gin using botanicals from their famous Ballymaloe walled garden.

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Mount Juliet Estate Named AA Hotel of the Year 2020

23/07/2020

Mount Juliet Estate has been named as the AA Hotel of the Year 2020, the most prestigious prize in the Irish hospitality industry.

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25 years of Organic Gardening at Enniscoe

21/07/2020

This year Enniscoe Organic Garden, one of the oldest in the country, will be celebrating 25 years as a certified organic garden.

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An Idyllic Exclusive Retreat at Moy House

10/06/2020

Moy House, a member of Ireland’s Blue Book, is now available for private rental. Guests are now welcome to book weeklong, self-catering holidays on the 15-acre estate, overlooking Lahinch Bay. There are currently 7 weeks available, each with a 48-hour rest period between bookings to allow for a thorough cleaning of the property and grounds.

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Float down the Shannon on the Shannon Princess Luxury Barge

02/06/2020

How does a staycation on board a luxury boutique hotel float your boat? Usually only available for week-long cruises, the Shannon Princess, part of the Ireland’s Blue Book collection, is offering mini cruises on board this stunning barge to small groups of up to 6 Guests looking for something unique this August.

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Ireland’s Blue Book Dining Comes to your Door

06/05/2020

Ireland’s Blue Book is delighted to announce that a number of their hotel and country house restaurants are offering delivery and collection services. Customers in the surrounding areas can have all the deliciousness found in their local Blue Book restaurant in their own home.

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Blue Book houses included in the Irish Independents Fab 50: Ireland's 50 best places to stay for 2020

19/03/2020

Ireland’s Blue Book is delighted to announce that five properties were included in the Irish Independents Fab 50: Ireland’s Best Places to Stay for 2020.

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Wins for Blue Book Houses at the Ulster Regional Finals of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2020

12/03/2020

Ireland’s Blue Book is delighted to announce wins for Newforge House, Bishops Gate Hotel and Castle Leslie at the Ulster Regional Finals of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2020.

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Wins for Blue Book Houses at the Leinster Regional Finals of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2020

27/02/2020

Ireland’s Blue Book is delighted to announce wins for Viewmount House, Castle Durrow, Mount Juliet, Tankardstown House, Ghan House, Wineport Lodge, Marlfield House and Campagne at the Leinster Regional Finals of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2020.

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l'Ecrivain to close in July 2020 after 31 years in business.

20/02/2020

Derry & Sallyanne Clarke announces they will be closing their very successful l’Ecrivain Restaurant in July 2020 after 31 years.

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