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Fresh Air, Facials and Cookery Classes at Dunbrody Country House Hotel


Escape to Dunbrody Country House Hotel in County Wexford for a Wellness Weekend

Food and Drink

8 Things to do on the coast of Northern Ireland


Things to do on Northern Ireland's coast

Events

7 Ways to Spoil your Mum this Mother’s Day


Spoiling your Mum this Mother’s Day with Ireland’s Blue Book

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Welcoming 3 new properties to our 2024 Blue Book


Exciting times as we proudly welcome three exceptional properties into our 2024 Blue Book collection! Each one a unique gem, promising unforgettable experiences and the epitome of hospitality.

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5 Country House Hotels with Lovely Autumn Leaves


5 Blue Book Country House Hotels that have lovely Autumn leaves to enjoy and admire on your walk

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Relax Among the Trees at The New Treetop Spa


Immerse yourself in nature in the new Treetop Spa at The Old Inn

History

The Fascinating History of Barberstown Castle


10 thing you might not know about the history and famous residents of Barberstown Castle

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Explore and more at Ballyfin Demesne


10 wonderfully luxurious things to do and see at Ballyfin Demesne

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New to the Blue Book for 2020 – Introducing the Newest Members to the Collection


Ireland's Blue Book introduces its newest members to the collection - a chic, boutique townhouse in Dublin, and a historic castle in Limerick.

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Celebrate at Carrig Country House & Restaurant


Special Occasions on the Ring of Kerry

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New to the Blue Book for 2019 – Introducing the Six Newest Members


New to the Blue Book for 2019 – Introducing the Six Newest Members

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The Legacy of Myrtle Allen – A Life Lived Through Food


The Legacy of Myrtle Allen – A Life Lived Through Food

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There’s something otherworldly about Gregans Castle


There’s something otherworldly about Gregans Castle, the gorgeous country house overlooking the beautiful Burren region on the Atlantic Coast of Co. Clare. It’s why down through the years it has attracted guests such as fantasy writer JRR Tolkien, Narnia creator CS Lewis and Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney.

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Another generation adds to the charm of Coopershill House


Another generation adds to the charm of Coopershill House

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Voted one of the Top 10 Hotel Castles in the World - Castle Durrow


Hardly anyone books a hotel these days without checking it on Trip Advisor first, which is why, when Shelly Stokes heard Castle Durrow had been voted one of the Top 10 Hotel Castles in the World, she celebrated: “Everyone in the dining room got a Prosecco - and I burst into tears!”

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The property was won in a card game - Currarevagh House


Currarevagh Country House, on the banks of Lough Corrib, in Co. Galway, has an interesting provenance of its own. The property was won in a card game by Hodgson’s great grandfather seven times back. The move came up aces when he went on to discover tin and copper in the area, making his fortune and putting two steamboats on the lake, the Lioness and the Tigress, to ply both goods and passengers. “They also did what people almost always do when they strike it rich, they razed the original house and rebuilt a bigger one, the current house,” said Hodgson.

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4 Pretty Pumpkin Patches to Visit this Halloween


5 pumpkin patches to visit this Halloween

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10 Leading Ladies Behind Ireland’s Blue Book


Proprietors, CEOs, Managers, Chefs, Founders. Allow us to introduce you to a list of incredible women that make has brought Ireland’s Blue Book through nearly 49 years…

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New to the Blue Book for 2023 – Introducing the Newest Members to the Collection


Ireland's Blue Book introduces its newest members to the collection - Luxurious Georgian Mansion in Cork, Quirky Townhouse Kerry, Historic Hotel in Down, Elegant Townhouse in Cork and a 15th Century Castle in Kilkenny

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9 Stylish Venues for your next Family Get-Together


Find the perfect venue for your next family get-together, birthday celebration, anniversary or reunion.

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Ditch the Car: 6 Hotels You Can Travel to by Train


6 Hotels you can travel to by train

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5 Hotels for Blue Book Bibliophiles


5 hotels perfect for people who want to relax with a book on a weekend away

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Bee Our Guest...6 Blue Book Houses that can Boast their own Bee-Hives


5 Blue Book Houses with their very own bees

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Chef Profile - Lucy Hodgson from Currarevagh House


We meet Lucy Hodgson the Head Chef at Currarevagh House, for a quick chat on her passion for food, food memories and the ingredients she couldn't live without.

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4 Fabulous Pet Friendly Offers to Enjoy with your Furry Friend this Summer


Indulge in one of our four fabulous pet friendly offers for you and your furry friend to enjoy!

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