Six of the best ways to unwind with irelands blue book. Photo kieran harnett fred and joanna madden from hilton park at the launch of ireland s 2017 blue book held at dunbrody country house wexford. With 2016 being one of the strongest years for irish tourism, our hotels and restaurants are looking forward to a very busy year ahead, said sallyanne clarke, chairperson of irelands blue book and proprietor of dublins lecrivain restaurant. Hardly into q2 of this extraordinary year, we have another book by an exceptional figure in irish food. Hotel gift vouchers irelands blue book irelands blue book. An evening with paul brady on stage is a captivating experience, as he invites you. Irelands blue book reveals two new members for 2020. As we are a small team of 5, this has presented me with more responsibility at an early stage in my marketing career, allowing me to show initiative and truly discover and progress my strengths. Irelands blue book adds four new properties for 2018.
The house is available all year for private parties, house parties and special events such as filming. A selection of new properties have joined irelands blue book for 2018. Ireland s blue book gift vouchers make the ideal present for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, special occasions or corporate incentive presentations. This boutique hotel offers luxury accommodation in the west of ireland with chill. The ireland s blue book association was formed in 1974 with 11 founding members who realised that there was a gap between the bed and breakfast accommodation and the larger hotel industry which was not being marketed at that time. The blue house is your luxury self catering accommodation in the centre of westport town, county mayo, in the west of ireland. All of our country house, town house, and manor house properties are united by the owners commitment to traditional hospitality and food to rival the. She is best known as a ladies gaelic footballer, winning four all irelands and three ladies national football league titles with mayo. When the irish times newspaper once asked its readers where they thought was the best place to live in ireland. Located throughout the island of ireland these charming boutique hotels are some of the most stylish and unique places to stay in the country. Today, stella maris country house hotel is a proud member of irelands blue book of country houses and restaurants, as well as historic hotels of europe.
Linda martin marketing assistant irelands blue book. Cavans virginia park lodge and killadangan house in mayo are all being added to the irelands blue book collection of hotels, country houses and restaurants for 2018. The irelands blue book association was formed in 1974 with 11 founding members who realised that there was a gap between the bed and breakfast accommodation and the larger hotel industry which was not being marketed at that time. Nov 06, 2019 ireland s blue book is an esteemed collection of the country s best country house hotels, castles, manors and restaurants, some of the most romantic properties out there. Irelands blue book is a unique collection of country house hotels, historic houses, castles and restaurants around the island of ireland.
Ireland s blue book is a romantic collection of irish country house hotels, castles and restaurants located throughout the island of ireland. Apr 30, 2018 live the life of royalty in one of ireland s blue book s castle properties. Ireland s blue book is a romantic collection of irish country house hotels, manor houses, castles and restaurants. Enniscoe is a listed heritage house of ireland, which has undergone. Whether its a stately castle or an elegant manor house, blue book. Come, join me on a virtual tour i walk around and explore the citys colorful streets, ride. Located throughout the island of ireland these charming and stylish hideaways are the perfect choice for your holiday vacation in ireland. There is still an otherworldly feel about irelands largest offshore island, especially if you indulge in a stroll along any of achills five long, sandy beaches in particular keem strand. Located throughout the island of ireland, these charming and stylish hideaways are the perfect choice for your holiday vacation in ireland. The mayo county board of the gaelic athletic association gaa irish. Cumann luthchleas gael coiste maigh eo or mayo gaa is one of the 32 county boards of the gaa in ireland, and is responsible for gaelic games in county mayo and the mayo intercounty teams mayo s senior gaelic football team play in the connacht senior football championship. For almost two centuries, the islands lighthouse has been a nautical landmark perched high on the craggy cliffs, watching over achill, westport and beyond.
View 360 virtual tours of this divine collection of country house hotels, manor houses, castles and restaurants the length and breadth of ireland. Three of these beaches are located in the louisburgh area. Irish hotels and restaurants in ireland ireland s blue book comprises many luxurious country house hotels and manor houses with some wonderful restaurants for. See more ideas about ireland, blue books and country house hotels. In another case, when german writer heinrich boll came to achill island in the 1950s, he said he felt like he was playing truant from europe. Ireland georgina campbell guide the leading independent. Hayfield manor at the launch of ireland s 2017 blue book held at dunbrody country house wexford. Irelands blue book adds three new properties to its. Irelands blue book is delighted to announce wins for viewmount house, castle durrow, mount juliet, tankardstown house, ghan house, wineport lodge, marlfield house and campagne at the leinster regional finals of the irish restaurant awards 2020.
Lisa ireland regional sales director the blue book. Paul brady, singer, songwriter and multiinstrumentalist is one of ireland s most highly regarded and successful artists. Irelands blue book is a unique collection of irish country house hotels, manor houses, castles and restaurants. Eimear, castle leslie estate, simon, gregans castle and avril, ireland s blue book at meitheal 2019 by ireland s blue book. Irelands blue book the castle where taylor swift spent christmas and a 9.
It has been recognized by bridgestone guides as one of irelands top 100 restaurants. The new additions bring to 50 the total number of blue book properties the highest number since the association was founded in 1974. Give the gift of relaxation with an irelands blue book gift voucher. In addition to playing gaelic football, staunton has also played three other football codes at a senior level. Ireland s blue book is an esteemed collection of the countrys best country house hotels, castles, manors and restaurants, some of the most romantic properties out there. Below is a full list of our houses and restaurants and the map above shows each of their locations. Viewed as the gold standard classification of classic hotels, country houses and restaurants across the country. Sep 27, 2017 ireland s blue book is a romantic collection of irish country house hotels, manor houses, castles and restaurants. Ireland s blue book is a collection of irish country house hotels, historic manor houses, castles and restaurants located throughout the island of ireland.
In february, jp mcmahons the irish cookbook hit the culinary headlines with its well researched and passionate celebration of this bountiful island and the cooking traditions that are so often dismissed. View lisa irelands profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Nov 11, 2016 irelands blue book has added belleek castle in co mayo. Ireland s blue book is a listing of luxury accommodation. Blue book country houses of sligo and mayo washington. Apr 02, 2012 all of the following properties are represented by ireland blue book, a company that scrutinizes a manor homes every detail, from historical significance, to fine dining, to attractions in the area, before it is listed and promoted by this service. Coopershill country house ireland, luxury country house. Stella maris is one of the most popular restaurants on irelands west coast. The three new additions bring the total number of properties in the collection to 50 for 2017, the highest number since the blue book association was founded in 1974. You have selected the following brochures to be posted. Irelands blue book has three new members county mayo.
Irelands blue book is a collection of irish country house hotels, historic manor houses, castles and restaurants located throughout the island of ireland. This unique townhouse derives its name from the blue wooden doors on bridge street. Luxury accommodation and the finest seafood in the world. Explore ireland s blue book s 861 photos on flickr. Located throughout the island of ireland these charming and stylish hideaways are. Killadangan house is mayos sixth blue book member, a beautifully restored and elegantly furnished period property five kilometres from westport. Coopershill country house in sligo, is a member of ireland s blue book and is open to overnight guests from 1 april to 31 october. Hotels mayo mayo hotels enniscoehouse irelands blue book. Enniscoe house is awarded the prestigious green flag by an taisce. Irelands blue book is a listing of luxury accommodation. Spring offers irelands blue book april march february.
Vouchers are available in denominations of your choice from 100 upwards and may be used as payment or part payment for a stay or a meal in any blue book house or restaurant. Located throughout the island of ireland, these charming and stylish hideaways are the perfect choice for your romantic escape or weekend retreat. Nov 08, 2016 irelands blue book collection, viewed as the gold standard classification of classic hotels, country houses and restaurants across the country, is today to announce the addition of three new members for 2017. New additions to irelands blue book the irish times. We hope you get a chance to visit a few of these wonderful properties. The ice house is a member of irelands blue book, the most prestigious association of country houses, individual hotels, and restaurants in ireland. Irelands blue book gift vouchers make the ideal present for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, special occasions or corporate incentive presentations. Enniscoe house provides historic country house accommodation in co.
Irelands blue book gift vouchers can be used in any. Six of the best ways to unwind with ireland s blue book give the gift of relaxation with an ireland s blue book gift voucher, to be used in over 50 different country house hotels, castles or. The blue book will impact your life as you get to know who jesus is, and who you can be. Cora staunton born december 1981 is an irish sportswoman. Since its inception in the 1980s, hidden ireland has developed an enviable reputation for excellence in accommodation, in no small part this is thanks to their famed great food and fine dining. Belleek castle has been a member of the prestigious ireland s blue book since 2016. Ireland s blue book is a collection of romantic irish country house hotels, manor houses, castles and restaurants. With great service, fantastic food, fine wines, clever cocktails and irelands best boutique hotel spa guaranteed to soothe, the ice house is unlike any other hotel in mayo. Ice house hotel and spa is located on the river moy in ballina, county mayo. Irelands blue book announces three new members thetaste.
Castle grove country house in co donegal, glenlo abbey in galway, virginia park lodge in co cavan and private. Mar 23, 2018 experience the warmth of true irish hospitality with a stay in one of irelands blue books graceful country properties. I am delighted that there is such a wide range of activities taking place in blue book houses around ireland this summer, and hopefully this blog will help to keep you up to date. Ireland s blue book the castle where taylor swift spent christmas and a 9. Please check your selection, fill in your details and press continue. Castle grove country house in co donegal, glenlo abbey in galway, virginia park lodge in. Luxury stays at irish castles with irelands blue book. Jun 20, 2014 for the best accommodations in ireland look to the blue book. Hidden ireland manor house hotels, country house hotels. Irelands blue book castle accommodations are fit for a king. Ireland s blue book is adding three new properties to its collection of hotels, country houses and restaurants for 2017.
Im a big fan of irelands blue book so you can imagine how excited i was to hear that. A visit to one of these gracious spots affords a unique experience of living and sleeping in glorious old grand estates, all preserved, maintained, and featuring a variety of outdoor activities. Irelands blue book is a romantic collection of irish country house hotels, manor houses, castles and restaurants. Irelands blue book is adding three new properties to its collection of hotels, country houses and restaurants for 2017. Hotel accommodation in ballina, mayo belleek castle.
Castle where taylor swift stayed added to irelands blue book. Ireland s blue book is adding four new properties to its collection of hotels, country houses and restaurants for 2018. Like hidden gold at the end of the rainbow, standing nobly in the hushed corners of irelands countryside, these are the magnificent family estates aptly known as irish country homes. Donegals castlegrove house, galways glenlo abbey, co. Clare island stands guard at the entrance to clew bay, off irelands western atlantic coast. Irelands blue book is a joint venture of a collection of descriptive listings of selected irish country houses, hotels, and restaurants located all across the island.
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