Blue Book Press Releases

February 2011: Carrig Country House on Caragh Lake outside Killorglin has become the newest addition to be accepted to join Ireland’s Blue Book, the prestigious collection of Irish country house hotels, historic hotels, restaurants and castles.

Owned by Frank & Mary Slattery, Carrig Country House joins the Park Hotel in Kenmare as the second Kerry property in the Blue Book collection of 38 charming hideaways. Fellow members include Ballymaloe House in Cork, Kevin Dundon’s Dunbrody House in Wexford, Dublin’s Merrion Hotel and Michelin-star restaurants L’Ecrivain , Chapter One and Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud.

The award- winning Carrig Country House is a former Victorian hunting lodge whose previous owners include Lady Cuffe, Lord Brockett Snr., Sir Aubrey Metcalf and Senator Arthur Rose Vincent before it was bought by Frank & Mary Slattery in 1996 and turned into a stylish getaway. The 17-bedroom property is set in four acres of gardens that sweep down to its own private jetty on Caragh Lake with stunning views across to the MacGillicuddy Reeks. Its acclaimed Lakside Restaurant, has won several awards and features a seasonal menu featuring the finest local ingredients.

Commenting on their membership of the Blue Book collection, Frank Slattery, proprietor of Carrig Country House said, “We are delighted to be invited to join the Blue Book, whose members are household names and, like Carrig Country House, are dedicated to delivering a first- class service and a memorable hospitality experience to all of their guests”

President of Ireland’s Blue Book, John Brennan of the Park Hotel, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Carrig Country House into the Blue Book collection. Set on the picturesque Caragh Lake, on the Ring of Kerry, Carrig Country House is a place where you can "escape from it all", relax and enjoy some of the most beautiful and unspoilt scenery in Ireland. It is a wonderful addition to the Blue Book collection.”

According to Michelle Maguire, marketing manager with Ireland’s Blue Book, “Whether you wish to just laze, read and sip an Irish whiskey by the open fire or partake in outdoor pursuits, such as golf, fishing, water sports, beach horse riding, hiking in the magnificent mountains or tour the Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula, Killarney National Park or World Heritage site Skellig Michael, Carrig Country House is the ideal location.”

For further information contact:

Michelle Maguire on 01 6769914 or email mail@irelandsbluebook.com

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