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 specially blessed with two prestigious European Blue Flag beaches at Youghal Strand and Clay Castle. That’s over 5 kilometres of fabulous beaches to enjoy, with safe swimming (lifeguards on duty during peak season), and lovely coastal walks.
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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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Monaghan
Castle Leslie Estate
Steeped in history, full of character and charm, Castle Leslie Estate is the ultimate Irish rural escape, nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodland and glittering lakes.
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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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Wexford
Marlfield House
At Marlfield House the sunny south-east is awaiting discovery. County Wexford is famous for its white sandy beaches so why not take some time to visit a few and discover for yourself?
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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
An 18th Century hunting estate reformed to its former glory, Virginia Park Lodge is set in 100 acres of beautiful Cavan countryside overlooking Lough Ramor and Deerpark Forest.
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Cork
Ahernes Townhouse & Seafood Restaurant
Youghal is specially blessed with two prestigious European Blue Flag beaches at Youghal Strand and Clay Castle. That’s over 5 kilometres of fabulous beaches to enjoy, with safe swimming (lifeguards on duty during peak season), and lovely coastal walks.
discover
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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Monaghan
Castle Leslie Estate
Steeped in history, full of character and charm, Castle Leslie Estate is the ultimate Irish rural escape, nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodland and glittering lakes.
discover
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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Wexford
Marlfield House
At Marlfield House the sunny south-east is awaiting discovery. County Wexford is famous for its white sandy beaches so why not take some time to visit a few and discover for yourself?
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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
An 18th Century hunting estate reformed to its former glory, Virginia Park Lodge is set in 100 acres of beautiful Cavan countryside overlooking Lough Ramor and Deerpark Forest.
