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. Located throughout the island of ireland these charming and stylish hideaways are. Castle grove country house in co donegal, glenlo abbey in galway, virginia park lodge in co cavan and private. Irelands blue book gift vouchers can be used in any. 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. Ireland s blue book is a romantic collection of irish country house hotels, castles and restaurants located throughout the island of ireland. It has been recognized by bridgestone guides as one of irelands top 100 restaurants. Irelands blue book is a unique collection of irish country house hotels, manor houses, castles and restaurants.
View 360 virtual tours of this divine collection of country house hotels, manor houses, castles and restaurants the length and breadth of ireland. 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. Ireland s blue book gift vouchers make the ideal present for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, special occasions or corporate incentive presentations. Irelands blue book the castle where taylor swift spent christmas and a 9. The mayo county board of the gaelic athletic association gaa irish. Six of the best ways to unwind with irelands blue book. Irelands blue book is a collection of irish country house hotels, historic manor houses, castles and restaurants located throughout the island of ireland. Nov 11, 2016 irelands blue book has added belleek castle in co mayo. 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. Irelands blue book adds four new properties for 2018. Ireland s blue book is adding four new properties to its collection of hotels, country houses and restaurants for 2018. The house is available all year for private parties, house parties and special events such as filming.
The blue house is your luxury self catering accommodation in the centre of westport town, county mayo, in the west of ireland. Apr 30, 2018 live the life of royalty in one of ireland s blue book s castle properties. 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. 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 ice house is a member of irelands blue book, the most prestigious association of country houses, individual hotels, and restaurants in ireland. 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. Below is a full list of our houses and restaurants and the map above shows each of their locations. Ireland s blue book is adding three new properties to its collection of hotels, country houses and restaurants for 2017. Enniscoe house is awarded the prestigious green flag by an taisce. This unique townhouse derives its name from the blue wooden doors on bridge street.
Come, join me on a virtual tour i walk around and explore the citys colorful streets, ride. 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. Irish hotels and restaurants in ireland ireland s blue book comprises many luxurious country house hotels and manor houses with some wonderful restaurants for. 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. Castle grove country house in co donegal, glenlo abbey in galway, virginia park lodge in. Blue book country houses of sligo and mayo washington. 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.
The new additions bring to 50 the total number of blue book properties the highest number since the association was founded in 1974. Hardly into q2 of this extraordinary year, we have another book by an exceptional figure in irish food. Viewed as the gold standard classification of classic hotels, country houses and restaurants across the country. Irelands blue book is a romantic collection of irish country house hotels, manor houses, castles and restaurants. When the irish times newspaper once asked its readers where they thought was the best place to live in ireland. You have selected the following brochures to be posted. Located throughout the island of ireland, these charming and stylish hideaways are the perfect choice for your romantic escape or weekend retreat. 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. Castle where taylor swift stayed added to irelands blue book. Eimear, castle leslie estate, simon, gregans castle and avril, ireland s blue book at meitheal 2019 by ireland s blue book. Irelands blue book gift vouchers make the ideal present for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, special occasions or corporate incentive presentations. Mar 23, 2018 experience the warmth of true irish hospitality with a stay in one of irelands blue books graceful country properties. Lisa ireland regional sales director the blue book. Stella maris is one of the most popular restaurants on irelands west coast.
View lisa irelands profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. This boutique hotel offers luxury accommodation in the west of ireland with chill. Hayfield manor at the launch of ireland s 2017 blue book held at dunbrody country house wexford. Irelands blue book announces three new members thetaste. Located throughout the island of ireland, these charming and stylish hideaways are the perfect choice for your holiday vacation 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. For almost two centuries, the islands lighthouse has been a nautical landmark perched high on the craggy cliffs, watching over achill, westport and beyond. Irelands blue book castle accommodations are fit for a king. Irelands blue book has been the definitive guide to charming and unique destinations across the country since 1974. In addition to playing gaelic football, staunton has also played three other football codes at a senior level. Ireland s blue book is a collection of romantic irish country house hotels, manor houses, castles and restaurants. 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.
Spring offers irelands blue book april march february. 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. Located throughout the island of ireland these charming and stylish hideaways are the perfect choice for your holiday vacation in ireland. Killadangan house is mayos sixth blue book member, a beautifully restored and elegantly furnished period property five kilometres from westport. 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. Linda martin marketing assistant irelands blue book. 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. Belleek castle has been a member of the prestigious ireland s blue book since 2016. 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. Ireland s blue book is a listing of luxury accommodation. Luxury stays at irish castles with irelands blue book. 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. 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. 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.
Please check your selection, fill in your details and press continue. Enniscoe is a listed heritage house of ireland, which has undergone. Irelands blue book reveals two new members for 2020. An evening with paul brady on stage is a captivating experience, as he invites you. Ireland s blue book is a collection of irish country house hotels, historic manor houses, castles and restaurants located throughout the island of ireland. Irelands blue book is a unique collection of country house hotels, historic houses, castles and restaurants around the island of ireland. She is best known as a ladies gaelic footballer, winning four all irelands and three ladies national football league titles with mayo. Ireland georgina campbell guide the leading independent.
Ireland s blue book is a romantic collection of irish country house hotels, manor houses, castles and restaurants. See more ideas about ireland, blue books and country house hotels. Coopershill country house ireland, luxury country house. Hotel gift vouchers irelands blue book irelands blue book. Give the gift of relaxation with an irelands blue book gift voucher. 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. The blue book will impact your life as you get to know who jesus is, and who you can be. Whether its a stately castle or an elegant manor house, blue book. Clare island stands guard at the entrance to clew bay, off irelands western atlantic coast. New additions to irelands blue book the irish times. Irelands blue book is a listing of luxury accommodation. Im a big fan of irelands blue book so you can imagine how excited i was to hear that.
Luxury accommodation and the finest seafood in the world. Explore ireland s blue book s 861 photos on flickr. 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. A selection of new properties have joined irelands blue book for 2018. Ice house hotel and spa is located on the river moy in ballina, county mayo. 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. Sep 27, 2017 ireland s blue book is a romantic collection of irish country house hotels, manor houses, castles and restaurants. We hope you get a chance to visit a few of these wonderful properties. Irelands blue book is adding three new properties to its collection of hotels, country houses and restaurants for 2017. Cora staunton born december 1981 is an irish sportswoman. 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. Hotels mayo mayo hotels enniscoehouse irelands blue book.
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. Ireland s blue book the castle where taylor swift spent christmas and a 9. 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. Irelands blue book has three new members county mayo. Irelands blue book adds three new properties to its. Paul brady, singer, songwriter and multiinstrumentalist is one of ireland s most highly regarded and successful artists. Enniscoe house provides historic country house accommodation in co. Three of these beaches are located in the louisburgh area. Donegals castlegrove house, galways glenlo abbey, co. Does its location at the heart of the wild atlantic way make it that bit more special than other locations. 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. Hotel accommodation in ballina, mayo belleek castle. 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. Jun 20, 2014 for the best accommodations in ireland look to the blue book.