Calendar of Events

Richard Scott Sculpture Exhibition
at Ballymaloe House

23/07/2019 - 31/08/2019

The Ballymaloe Sculpture Exhibition, curated by Richie Scott, will be hosted on the grounds of Ballymaloe House throughout the summer until the 31^st August. This will be the 5th year that Richie has curated and physically created a spectacular outdoor sculptural trail/exhibition on the beautiful grounds of Ballymaloe House. Richie gathers some of Ireland's finest sculptural artists including Eileen MacDonagh, Michael Quane, Patrick O'Reilly, Martha Quinn, Ester Barrett. On this launch evening, guests are invited to enjoy a guided tour of the exhibition with a glass of wine and mingle with some of the artists themselves and discuss their individual pieces.

The exhibition will be available to view until August 31st and Richie Scott and Hazel Allen will be hosting 1 hour guided tours of the exhibition at 6pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings throughout the summer.

Sunday Market
at Dunbrody House

24/02/2019 - 27/10/2019

Cookery Courses
at The Tannery

02/03/2019 - 09/11/2019

Movie Nights
at Bushmills Inn

30/05/2019 - 05/09/2019

Cookery Demonstrations with Ian Orr
at Ardtara Country House

28/03/2019 - 28/11/2019

Chapterhouse Theatre Company - Treasure Island
at Rathmullan House

24/07/2019 - 24/07/2019

Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company for this brand-new adaptation of everyone’s favourite swashbuckling pirate adventure: Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island.
When he stumbles across a coveted treasure map, young Jim Hawkins finds himself on an epic adventure in the hope of finding Treasure Island.
But not everyone is to be trusted, and a dark secret is lurking on board the ship... Don’t miss this much-loved story, adapted for stage in among some of the most beautiful open-air venues the UK and Ireland have to offer.
Secrets, pirates, gold: will young Jim Hawkins discover Treasure Island?

Adults €17 / Children €10 / Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) €52

Gates open at 2pm - Performance starts at 3pm.

Please bring rugs or low back seating. Performances go ahead in all but the worst weather. Picnics welcome!

Call Rathmullan House directly  (074) 915 8188 for more information.

Enniscoe People Exhibition
at Enniscoe House

01/08/2019 - 15/09/2019

Enniscoe House and Estate has been owned by the same family for 13 generations. In that time, it has been part of the fabric of North Mayo and its history. The exhibition is a celebration of the generations of families, faces and memories connected to Enniscoe House and Estate.

The exhibition Enniscoe People will be opened on Saturday the 10th of August in the Enniscoe Conference by Professor Terence Dooley - the Director of the Centre for the Study of Historic Irish Houses at NUI Maynooth, and a god friend at Enniscoe House and its vibrant history. Professor Dooley is also a well known historian and has penned books such as The Decline of the Big House in Ireland, and The Land for the People: The Land Question in Independent Ireland. 

Admission: Free

Exhibition Date: 1^st August – 15^th September

Harvest Lunch and Walled Garden Tour
at Longueville House

01/09/2019 - 29/09/2019

To coincide with the annual harvest of the walled garden, Longueville House marks this special occasion by hosting a Harvest Lunch & Walled Garden walk, talk & taste tour. With the guidance of William O’Callaghan, owner, and Longueville’s Head Gardener, Anthony Hartnett, you will discover the pleasure and excitement of growing your own fruit & vegetables, followed by a stroll through our extensive orchards, cider mill and on-site brandy distillery.

After the tour, back in the House an autumnal cider cocktail will greet you in the drawing room. William and head Chef, James Cullinane, will prepare a special lunch which includes what is in season, freshly harvested and picked from our Walled Kitchen Garden and Estate all washed down with lashings of Longueville House Cider. A fun and educational day for all concerned. 

Dates:

Sunday, September 1st at 11:30am
Sunday, September 29th at 11:30am

Price per Adult: 

€85 includes Walled Garden walk, talk, tour, tastings and luncheon with cocktail, ciders & apple brandy

For more information and bookings contact Longueville House direcly on 022 47156

A Taste of Ballymaloe - Garden to Table Experience
at Ballymaloe House

07/09/2019 - 07/09/2019

On the 7th of Setember, as part of the East Cork Food and Drink Festival, Ballymaloe House will host their Taste of Ballymaloe, Garden to Table Experience.

Arrive in comfortable clothing and footwear to the drawing room for a welcoming garden inspired cocktail. From here you will be escorted by our gardener to the walled garden at Ballymaloe House to learn how the gardens keep the chefs in an abundance of home-grown produce, so that menus are always fresh and seasonal.

Visit the gardens and produce your especially prepared 3 course lunch will be curated from, and take the opportunity to ask questions and learn some tips for your own garden and sustainable culinary planning.

A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the seasonal spoils of the International award winning Ballymaloe Dessert Trolley too.

Price: €55 pp includes welcome cocktail, garden tour, 3 course lunch.

To book call Ballymaloe House directly on 021 465 2531

Wedding Open Day
at Bishop's Gate Hotel

15/09/2019 - 15/09/2019

Planning a wedding?

Make sure you don't miss the Wedding Open Day at Bishop's Gate Hotel in the city of Derry/Londonderry.

Start planning your dream big day in the elegant Edwardian surroundings of Bishop's Gate, meet with their experienced wedding team, view the Ballroom dressed for a wedding reception and meet local suppliers who can help you bring your dream wedding to life. 

Sunday September 15th, from 1pm to 4pm
Register for the event on the Bishop's Gate website

Music of Irish Drawing Rooms
at Castle Durrow

18/09/2019 - 18/09/2019

International Flautists Karin Leitner and Teresa O'Donnell will give a special live performance in the elegant conservatory of Castle Durrow on Wenesday the 18th of September.

The event is priced at €20 per person and includes a glass of prosecco or Pimms. Delicate canapés will also be served.

Date: Wednesday the 18th of September.

This is an over 18s event.

For more information or to book please contact Castle Durrow directly on 057 873 6555

Taste of Armagh - The Orchard County
at Newforge House

20/09/2019 - 21/09/2019

This Autumn Newforge House are celebrating Armagh's Food & Cider Festival by offering a special 6-course tasting menu that showcases the very best of local produce.  The menu will place emphasis on the Armagh Bramley Apples and Cider. Start the evening with Appletini cocktails and canapés on arrival and relax in the comfortable surroundings of this magnificent 5 star Georgian property

This tasting menu is part of a one-night break during which guests will have the opportunity to visit our kitchen garden and orchard where some of the Ingredients used to create each dish are grown.  Diners can also purchase drinks which have been paired to each dish, including local craft beers and ciders.

20th of September 2019

Spring Proof Garden Party
at Hayfield Manor

29/09/2019 - 29/09/2019

Whether you are a gardening enthusiast or simply want to learn about where to start on making the most of your garden this springtime, then Hayfield Manor has the perfect event for you.

Join Blarney Castle’s expert Head Gardener, Adam Whitbourn on Sunday the 29th of September for an informative and interactive seminar. Adam Whitbourn has over 15 years’ experience as a professional gardener and leads a team of 18 gardeners at Blarney Castle.

Planning your garden for spring is the theme of the day at Hayfield Manor and Adam will share all of his top tips on what to do right now to ensure a beautiful springtime garden. Adam will also be available to answer your gardening questions on the day.

Tickets for the event are priced at €55 per person and includes the gardening seminar along with Hayfield Manor’s Traditional Afternoon Tea.
To book please contact the Events Team on 021 4845900 or email events@hayfieldmanor.ie

Ardtara Italian Wine Dinner
at Ardtara Country House

20/09/2019 - 20/09/2019

Flowers with Iona - Fall Harvest
at Ballymaloe House

26/09/2019 - 26/09/2019

Chef Table Experience
at Mount Juliet Estate

04/10/2019 - 04/10/2019

On Friday 4th of October, Ken Harker, Executive Chef of Mount Juliet Estate, will host a pop up restaurant in The Stables at Mount Juliet, as part of Taste the Island. The Pop Up Restaurant will be a casual, modern and engaging dining experience where the kitchen will be in the centre of the restaurant. Diners will get a Chefs Table dining experience and watch their courses being prepared by Ken and his team in a relaxed, laid back atmosphere.

Ken Harker will use local Kilkenny ingredients to create a bespoke secret menu that will be revealed on the night which will range of dishes that will be sharing and individually plated. Diners will arrive from 6.30pm and enjoy a welcome drink while they watch the Chef set up and prepare their menu. Drinks on the evening will be a unique menu of cocktails mixed by a mixologist on the night. All spirits and beers will be locally sourced from Kilkenny. 

This casual banquet offered its guests a totally unique dining experience, as music and food come together to create an amazing event with distinctive dishes all prepared by Ken and his team.

Date: Friday 4^th October 2019

Time: 6.30pm

Price: €65 plus booking fee guests can get tickets here.

Sunday Lunch at the Lodge
at Virginia Park Lodge

06/10/2019 - 06/10/2019

Sunday Lunch at Virginia Park Lodge features traditional-style prime roast beef with all the trimmings.
The lunch includes; A Seasonal Cocktail, Canapes & traditional 3 Course Sunday Lunch menu.

This event will take place October 6th from 1 pm, with lunch being served at 1:45 pm.

The lunch is priced at €65 per person. Please visit the Virginia Park Lodge website for bookings.

18th Annual Mushroom Hunt
at Longueville House

13/10/2019 - 13/10/2019

Don your boots and wellies and hike around the estate in search of edible mushrooms varieties home grown right on the Longueville Estate. With the guidance of Longueville's very own mushroom experts Maria Cullen and Jim Fraser, you can discover the pleasure of this exciting sport here at Longueville House. Afterwards Chef/Proprietor William O’Callaghan along with his team will prepare and cook for you a banquet of autumn mushrooms from the day’s harvest. A fun day out for all & ideal for beginners. Please note that mushroom hunts take place in all sorts of weather so are rarely cancelled due to inclement weather.

Price: €85 per adult including coffee and cookies on arrival, the mushroom hunt and luncheon with wine

€25 including milk and cookies on arrival, the mushroom hunt, kids luncheon with farm-pressed apple juice

For more information visit the Longueville House website or call the house directly on +353 224 7156

Taste of Coopershill Farm and Gardens
at Coopershill House

10/10/2019 - 10/10/2019

This October will see a celebration of the fabulous produce of Coopershill House, including venison from the field and vegetables from the organic kitchen garden.
For pescatarians there will be a fish option from Sligo’s wild atlantic waters.  

Dinner, bed and breakfast on Thursday 10 October from €338 Total Stay

Dover Sole Sunday Lunch
at Virginia Park Lodge

13/10/2019 - 13/10/2019

An Evening with the Swingtime Starlets
at Bishop's Gate Hotel

18/10/2019 - 18/10/2019

On Friday the 18th of October Bishop's Gate Hotel, in the historical walled city of Derry/Londonderry, will host an evening of great food & music  from the Swintime Starlets in the Northern Counties Ballroom.

Relax whilst thr AA Rosette Awarded Kitchen Team prepare a special four-course menu to enjoy before the talented The Swingtime Starlet Trio take to the stage to perform hits from years gone by.

Tickets £35.00 Per Guest
To book call Bishop's Gate Hotel directly on +44(0)28 71140300

Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea
at Butler House

25/10/2019 - 27/10/2019

This October Bank Holiday Weekend, as part of Taste the Island, Butler House will be hosting a very special ‘Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Experience’. Enjoy the historic setting of Butler House with the splendour of the large bay windows, original plastered ceilings, crisp white linen, castle views, and the finest locally sourced food. Head Chef Gerard Dunne and his team have created a decadent menu filled with sweet and savoury delights, along with a choice of 16 bespoke teas and coffees, or a glass of Prosecco for an extra special treat!

Dates: October 25th to 27th

Price: €29 per person or €35 with a glass of prosecco.

Taste of our Pastures Celebration Night
at Newforge House

26/10/2019 - 27/10/2019

In October, Newforge House celebrate the riches our lush pastures provide, from the fullest flavoured meats to the creamiest milk, butter and cheeses. Our six-course tasting menu will showcase amazing local meat and dairy alongside home-grown and local vegetables. For example, meats from one of the country’s best butchers; Hannan Meats, Moira. Peter Hannan developed Europe’s first Himalayan salt chamber in which he dry-ages grass-fed beef such as Glenarm Shorthorn from County Antrim. Newfroge's one-night ‘Taste of our Pastures’ break on Saturday 26th October includes: One night’s Bed & Breakfast Tea/coffee & homemade bakes on arrival 6-Course Meat Tasting Dinner Menu.

Murder Mystery Night
at Butler House

19/10/2019 - 20/10/2019

The Godfather Tony Soprano Snr is dead!

Was it a whack job or was it natural causes? All the mafia families are gathered for the funeral but more importantly to find out who is the next Godfather. His sons have no love lost between them and his widow is screaming for revenge. The other families just wait and see who's going to bump off who! Maybe it's time to send for "The Cleaner".

The event is to take place on Saturday, October 19th from 6pm onwards.

The evening will include:

- Pre Dinner Cocktail
- 3 Course Dinner with Wine
- Murder Mystery Experience
- Live Music To Finish The Night

Overnight Package also available which includes;

- One Night Accommodation
- Artisan Full Irish Breakfast

Contact Butler House directly on 056 7722828, or email res@butler.ie for more information.

Wine Weekend with Julie Dupouy
at Ballymaloe House

01/11/2019 - 03/11/2019

Join award-winning sommelier Julie Dupouy at Ballymaloe House for a wonderful weekend of wine.
Julie holds the title of Best Sommelier in Ireland 2018 (Irish Guild of Sommeliers) and is Sommelier Consultant for Michelin Star Restauarant, Chapter One. 

The itinerary for the weekend is as follows:

Friday 1 November:

- Arrive at Ballmaloe House and enjoy making the house your home for the weekend.
- In the evening, join Julie and the other guests for a casual group supper with Ballmaloe's famour hors d'oeuvres buffet and a glass of wine

Saturday 2nd November: 

- Morning: A Masterclass of 6 sparkling wines
- Lunchtime: Casual lunch (no wine included)
- Afternoon: Masterclass and blind tasting of Old World Wines vs New World Wines
- Dinner: Group aperitif and reception followed by a four-course wine dinner.

Sunday 3rd November:

- Masterclass in Saké; tasting and learning about 6 different types of Saké.

The weekend is priced at €550 per person with a €60 single supplement per night

Visit the Ballymaloe website or contact the house directly on 021 465 2531 for more information and bookings

Real Cider Making and Harvest Lunch
at Longueville House

27/10/2019 - 03/11/2019

To coincide with the apple harvest, Longueville House marks this special occasion by hosting a Real Cider Making walk, talk & tour of the cider house and on-site distillery. Learn the ancient art of cider making followed by traditional Sunday Lunch.

During a stroll through the orchards, the group will talk all things apples (history, origins, varieties, etc.), helping participants to understand the major differences between small batch, real ciders and mass produced commercial ciders. In the cider mill, you will see the apples being pressed.

After the tour, back in the House an autumnal hot cider will greet you in the drawing room. William and head Chef, James Cullinane, will prepare a special lunch which includes what is in season, freshly harvested and picked from the Walled Kitchen Garden and Estate all washed down with lashings of Longueville House Cider - real treat for all cider enthusiasts.

Dates:

Sunday October 27th at 11:30am
Sunday, November 3rd at 11:30am

Prices:

Adult: €69 includes walled garden walk, talk, tour, tastings and 3 course luncheon with cocktail, ciders & apple brandy.
Child: €25 includes homemade cookies and apple juice, walk, talk and tour, 3 course kids lunch.

For more information call Longueville House directly on 022 47156

Wild Game Lunch
at Virginia Park Lodge

10/11/2019 - 10/11/2019

Wild Game is what Chef Richard Corrigan does best. Richard has cooked all his life and is a vehement supporter of British and Irish produce and small independent suppliers.

Richard uses only wild game, wild sustainable fish, and produce such as butter, cheese and charcuterie are sourced mostly from family-run independent businesses in Ireland.

This lunch will celebrate all things game and feature wild local venison.

Seasonal cocktail, canapés and a traditional 3 course Sunday Lunch.

The event will commence at 1 pm with lunch being served at 1:45 pm.

To book, visit the Virginia Park Lodge website 

Taste of Our Waters Celebration Night
at Newforge House

15/11/2019 - 16/10/2019

This November Newforge will celebrate the produce from their wonderful surrounding waters. Ulster is not only surrounded on three sides by open seas, but is home to Britain’s largest freshwater lake – Lough Neagh – and a vast network of rivers and lakes which provide bountiful fish. We have created a six course tasting menu which will showcase local freshwater fish, sea fish and seafood alongside home-grown and local vegetables. Our one-night ‘Taste of Our Waters’ break on Friday 15th October includes:

One night’s Bed & Breakfast Tea/coffee & homemade bakes on arrival 6-Course Fish & Seafood Tasting Dinner Menu from £250 Total Stay

Champagne Charlie Dinner
at Dunbrody House

16/11/2019 - 16/11/2019

Ireland meets France this November in Dunbrody - A night of fabulous Irish seasonal food paired with some of the finest French champagnes from the Heidsieck cellars.  Charles Heidsieck is second to no other producer when it comes to  impecable quality. None can match the consistency from the basic non-vintage through vintage to prestige cuvee champagnes. Now you can sample some of this fabulous range - paired with dishes carefully chosen by Dunbrody Head Chef Guillaume Lerays on the 16th .

Willem Pincon from Heidsieck Champagne will join us on Saturday 16 November to present the different wines that have been paired with each course.

The Champagne Dinner will take place on Saturday, November 16th and is priced at €100 per person. 
Stay for the weekend, and enjoy two nights at B&B at Dunbrody House including the Champagne Dinner from €275 pps.

Telephone Dunbrody House directly on 051 389 600 for more information or to book, or visit their website 

The Burren in Winter
at Gregans Castle

21/11/2019 - 21/11/2019

Don’t miss Gregans Long Table Dinner on the 21^st of November. The theme of the evening will be the “Burren in Winter” with the dishes served reflecting this – all prepared using fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients and produce.

Delicious food, drinks, music and conversation, all within the warmth of Gregans Castle Hotel.

The evening will commence at 7:00pm on the 21^st of November. Contact Gregans Castle directly  on 065 707 7005 for more information and bookings.

Game Dinner
at Longueville House

22/11/2019 - 22/10/2019

 As part of Taste the Island, Longueville House invites you to join them for their Annual Game Dinner - a special evening of game and wine. using the finest seasonal produce from the Longueville House Estate.

The evening will begin with a welcome drinks reception in Longueville's Drawing room. Dinner is served at 8 pm, and afterwards, guests can retire to the drawing-room and enjoy a Longueville House Apple Brandy in front of the fire. 

This event is priced at €85 per person or €125 with wine pairing.

For more information or to make a booking, call Longueville House directly on 022 47156

Christmas Decor Masterclass with Afternoon Tea
at Bishop's Gate Hotel

23/11/2019 - 23/11/2019

Save the Date for Bishop's Gate Hotel's Christmas Decor Masterclass event on Saturday November 23rd and learn how to make your home look beautiful, just in time for Christmas.

On the day, guests will learn how to create a simple decorative door wreath which they can take home with them and expert florist Bernie will also intruct on how to make a decorative fireplace arrangement.
The class is being taught by local florist Bernie Jackson of Bernie’s Blooms, and is suitable for beginners.

After the masterclass, all guests can sit down, relax and enjoy Bishop's Gate's delicious Afternoon Tea.

The event will take place on Saturday, November 23rd from 11am to 3pm.
For more infromation or to book, contact Bishop's Gate Hotel directly on + 44 (0) 28 711 40300

**Guests are asked to bring their own scissors or secateurs as these will not be made available on the day

Autumn Game Sunday Lunch
at Marlfield House

24/11/2019 - 24/11/2019

Marlfield House will host an Autumn Game Lunch on Sunday 24th November in the elegant Conservatory Dining Room. Marlfield has long been regarded as one of the most celebrated country house hotels in Ireland and is synonymous with fine dining.

As a Relais et Chateaux and Blue Book house Marlfield is a beautifully restored house and culinary destination. The classical cooking showcases the finest local and seasonal ingredients and on this occasion the menu will be entirely dedicated to wild Irish game from the area. Surrounded by sparkling silver and flowers and overlooking the manicured lawns, lunch in the Conservatory Dining room is a classical experience steeped in elegance.

The Sunday lunch menu will pay homage to the abundance of wild Irish game to be found in the south east and an esteemed speaker will talk about game and how best to cook it, where is it found in Wexford and Wicklow and recommend wine pairings. Our fine dining heritage has given us decades of experience pairing wines .

Date: Sunday, November 24th at 12pm
Price: €85 per person including pre lunch reception and wine pairings.

Call Marlfield House directly on 053 9421124 for more information and for bookings. 

Best of Beef
at Virginia Park Lodge

24/11/2019 - 24/11/2019

Showcasing the best of local beef with the star dish being Virginia Park's famous Beef Wellington.

Beef Wellington is a show-stopping centrepiece for any occasion and a celebration of the luxury in a fillet of beef.

The lunch includes a seasonal cocktail, canapés and three-course menu.

The event will commence at 1 pm with lunch being served at 1:45 pm.

To book, visit the Virginia Park Lodge website

Thanksgiving Dinner
at Dunbrody House

28/11/2019 - 28/11/2019

Start your evening with a choice of classic American cocktails – Manhattan, Sidecar or Martini, followed by a traditional American Thanksgiving Dinner with the option of California wines to choose from.
The event will take places on Thursday the 28th of November and is priced at €70 per person.

Make a night of it with an overnight stay at Dunbrody from €195 per person sharing.

Call Dunbrody House directly on 051 389 600 for more information and bookings, or visit their website. 

Slow Sunday Lunch
at Virginia Park Lodge

01/12/2019 - 01/12/2019

Slow food is an organisation that promotes local food and traditional cooking. It was founded by Carlo Petrini in Italy in 1986 and has since spread worldwide. Richard Corrigan has been a spokesperson for the Slow Food Movement for years.

This lunch celebrates Richard's love and support for the slow movement with three beautiful courses enjoyed within the stunning surrounds of Virginia Park Lodge.

Includes a seasonal cocktail, canapés and traditional three-course Sunday Lunch. 

The event will commence at 1 pm with lunch serves at 1:45 pm.

Visit the Virginia Park Lodge website for bookings.

Corrigan's Christmas at the Lodge
at Virginia Park Lodge

08/12/2019 - 08/12/2019

Continuing their Christmas tradition, the team at Virginia Park Lodge invite you to join them for their 6th Christmas at the Lodge. 

A three-course Christmas menu is on offer using wonderful seasonal produce from the lodge, followed by mulled wine and Christmas carols by candle light.

Includes a three-course lunch, carols and mulled wine.

The event will commence at 1 pm with lunch served at 2 pm.

To book visit the Virginia Park Lodge website