Ireland’s Blue Book
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Ireland’s Ancient East
Stretching across 17 counties, Ireland’s Ancient East connects a patchwork of mythology, medieval castles, and sacred landscapes.
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Cork
Ahernes Townhouse & Seafood Restaurant
Youghal is a perfect base for the keen golfer, as this region of Ireland hosts a magnificent selection of 40 parkland and coastal golf courses. You could start at Youghal’s own championship course, with its spectacular setting on the cliffs overlooking the town and bay. Aherne’s is also in close proximity to Old Head Golf Links is built on a 220-acre diamond of land, jutting out over two miles into the Atlantic Ocean.
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Laois
Ballyfin Demesne
Ballyfin Demesne has the flavour of a grand private house with the facilities of a five-star resort. set on 614 acres of private parkland. At the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, just over an hour from Dublin, Ballyfin Demesne has long been admired as one of the most lavish regency mansion in Ireland.
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Kilkenny
Butler House
Butler House is the charming Dower House of Kilkenny Castle since 1786. Nestled in the heart of vibrant medieval Kilkenny, Butler House brings history, charm, romance and a warm welcome to all who visit. Sleep, dine or celebrate those milestones in life in timeless and unique surroundings.
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Kilkenny
Campagne Restaurant
Campagne restaurant is a top Michelin Star restaurant in Kilkenny city. The emphasis is on serving food that is based on high-quality seasonal produce, with French influences, in a relaxed and comfortable dining area.
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Monaghan
Castle Leslie Estate
County Monaghan has a number of beautiful golf courses and all are under an hours drive from Castle Leslie Estate. Concra Wood Golf and Country Club was designed by Christy O’Connor Junior and Senior and set around tree-bound islands and along the shore of Lough Muckno, promising one of Ireland’s most beautiful and evocative settings for golf.
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Louth
Ghan House
Built in 1727, Ghan House is a fully restored, family-run Georgian house and restaurant, celebrating its’ 30th year of operation, awards & continual improvement. It is one of the oldest private houses of its type in Ireland, with 3 acres of walled mature gardens. It is located a tree-length from Medieval Carlingford, with its’ narrow streets, town gate, mint, castles, priory & ancient walls and shops, cafés, pubs and more restaurants. Ghan House is just one hour from both Dublin and Belfast.
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Cork
Hayfield Manor Hotel
Hayfield Manor Hotel is tucked away in a leafy corner of mature private gardens only a 15-minute walk from Cork city centre. Family owned and managed, Hayfield Manor is the ideal retreat to experience Cork’s great art galleries, opera and historic university.
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Wexford
Marlfield House
Marlfield is close to many well-known Golf Clubs, which include the following Courtown 5 minutes, The European, Woodenbridge and Enniscorthy 25 minutes, Arklow 15 minutes, Druid’s Glen and Wexford Golf Club 45 minutes, St Helen’s Bay 55 minutes and Mount Juliet 1.25 hours. Others Golf courses in the area include Faithlegg Golf Club, Charlesland Golf Club and Blainroe. Marlfield is always happy to arrange tee times for its guests.
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Waterford
The Tannery Restaurant, Townhouse and Cookery School
Since Paul and Máire Flynn opened The Tannery in 1997, it has become one of the most original and welcoming experiences in Irish food. What makes it special? There is Paul’s cooking, of course – his fresh Waterford ingredients, ever-changing menus and mouth-watering focus on local produce. There is our unique location in the seaside town of Dungarvan, a stone’s throw from the Copper Coast and Comeragh Mountains. But most of all, there is the Tannery’s knack for serving up that most important of ingredients: a great time.
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Cavan
Virginia Park Lodge
If you are looking for a golf break and to play in an idyllic lake-side setting, look no further than Virginia Golf Club. A nine-hole course for you to play with friends or family. Tee times can be booked through reception when staying at the lodge or coming for a wedding or corporate event. The nine-hole golf course offers stunning views of Lough Ramor and features narrow tree-lined fairways which are a challenge to even the most experienced golfer. Virginia Golf Course is renowned for its friendly welcoming atmosphere.
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Cork
Ahernes Townhouse & Seafood Restaurant
Youghal is a perfect base for the keen golfer, as this region of Ireland hosts a magnificent selection of 40 parkland and coastal golf courses. You could start at Youghal’s own championship course, with its spectacular setting on the cliffs overlooking the town and bay. Aherne’s is also in close proximity to Old Head Golf Links is built on a 220-acre diamond of land, jutting out over two miles into the Atlantic Ocean.
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Laois
Ballyfin Demesne
Ballyfin Demesne has the flavour of a grand private house with the facilities of a five-star resort. set on 614 acres of private parkland. At the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, just over an hour from Dublin, Ballyfin Demesne has long been admired as one of the most lavish regency mansion in Ireland.
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Kilkenny
Butler House
Butler House is the charming Dower House of Kilkenny Castle since 1786. Nestled in the heart of vibrant medieval Kilkenny, Butler House brings history, charm, romance and a warm welcome to all who visit. Sleep, dine or celebrate those milestones in life in timeless and unique surroundings.
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Kilkenny
Campagne Restaurant
Campagne restaurant is a top Michelin Star restaurant in Kilkenny city. The emphasis is on serving food that is based on high-quality seasonal produce, with French influences, in a relaxed and comfortable dining area.
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Monaghan
Castle Leslie Estate
County Monaghan has a number of beautiful golf courses and all are under an hours drive from Castle Leslie Estate. Concra Wood Golf and Country Club was designed by Christy O’Connor Junior and Senior and set around tree-bound islands and along the shore of Lough Muckno, promising one of Ireland’s most beautiful and evocative settings for golf.
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Louth
Ghan House
Built in 1727, Ghan House is a fully restored, family-run Georgian house and restaurant, celebrating its’ 30th year of operation, awards & continual improvement. It is one of the oldest private houses of its type in Ireland, with 3 acres of walled mature gardens. It is located a tree-length from Medieval Carlingford, with its’ narrow streets, town gate, mint, castles, priory & ancient walls and shops, cafés, pubs and more restaurants. Ghan House is just one hour from both Dublin and Belfast.
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Cork
Hayfield Manor Hotel
Hayfield Manor Hotel is tucked away in a leafy corner of mature private gardens only a 15-minute walk from Cork city centre. Family owned and managed, Hayfield Manor is the ideal retreat to experience Cork’s great art galleries, opera and historic university.
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Wexford
Marlfield House
Marlfield is close to many well-known Golf Clubs, which include the following Courtown 5 minutes, The European, Woodenbridge and Enniscorthy 25 minutes, Arklow 15 minutes, Druid’s Glen and Wexford Golf Club 45 minutes, St Helen’s Bay 55 minutes and Mount Juliet 1.25 hours. Others Golf courses in the area include Faithlegg Golf Club, Charlesland Golf Club and Blainroe. Marlfield is always happy to arrange tee times for its guests.
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Waterford
The Tannery Restaurant, Townhouse and Cookery School
Since Paul and Máire Flynn opened The Tannery in 1997, it has become one of the most original and welcoming experiences in Irish food. What makes it special? There is Paul’s cooking, of course – his fresh Waterford ingredients, ever-changing menus and mouth-watering focus on local produce. There is our unique location in the seaside town of Dungarvan, a stone’s throw from the Copper Coast and Comeragh Mountains. But most of all, there is the Tannery’s knack for serving up that most important of ingredients: a great time.
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Cavan
Virginia Park Lodge
If you are looking for a golf break and to play in an idyllic lake-side setting, look no further than Virginia Golf Club. A nine-hole course for you to play with friends or family. Tee times can be booked through reception when staying at the lodge or coming for a wedding or corporate event. The nine-hole golf course offers stunning views of Lough Ramor and features narrow tree-lined fairways which are a challenge to even the most experienced golfer. Virginia Golf Course is renowned for its friendly welcoming atmosphere.
