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Eco Paisti Craft at the Shanagarry Design Centre in Shanagarry, Midleton, County Cork, Ireland brings you arts and crafts for kids as well as children's art classes in the purpose built artist studios in the basement of the design centre. Here children get to see how the professionals do it, and express their creative side by making simple and beautiful designs out of materials and objects that would normally be thrown away, and they have fun doing it too. Eco Paisti Craft offers classes on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and this is the perfect venue and activity for unforgettable birthday parties and events, adults can enjoy browsing the studios of the resident artists or some retail shopping and a fabulous meal upstairs at the Kilkenny shop while the kids are busy.READ MORE

Ballymaloe Cookery School in Shanagarry, Cork, Ireland, is situated right in the middle of a 100-acre farm with organic gardens, orchards as well as greenhouses. Cooking classes are conducted in a top of the range kitchen, which is located in the beautiful, former farm building, and the dining room, lecture rooms, a library and even self-catering accommodation for students are also found in these former farm buildings. Ballymaloe Cookery School is a family run business and they strive to create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere at their school. Because of our home grown organic gardens, students get to cook with only the best and freshest of fresh ingredients. Of course the beautiful and peaceful surroundings all add to the welcoming atmosphere. At Ballymaloe Cookery we want students to learn the art of cooking in a fun, enjoyable and entertaining way, and with the varied courses on offer, there is sure to be one that will meet your needs.READ MORE

Kilmahon House in Kilmahon, Shanagarry, County Cork, Ireland is a luxury Irish country house and fully restored Georgian manor dating all the way back to 1780 offering elegant bed and breakfast accommodation. The house is also available for luxury private rentals and exclusive private parties, and it is just a short walk to the beautiful blue flag beaches along Ballycotton Bay. Kilmahon House is a listed heritage house with six individually designed en-suite bedrooms, period fireplaces with log fires in the elegant reception rooms furnished with antiques and original artworks, and the formal gardens are the perfect, private place to relax with stunning views over the fields to the ocean, come find your paradise.READ MORE

Ballymaloe Country House Hotel and Restaurant in Shanagarry, Midleton, County Cork, Ireland is an award winning historical place deep within the lush countryside complete with walled garden, surrounding parklands and woodlands. The variety of garden spaces and now functional buildings makes it the perfect venue to host weddings, corporate events, team building activities and seminars. It is ideal for family holidays and even short romantic breaks. There's a cookery school and cookery demonstrations and private tours are available. Ballymaloe Country House Hotel and Restaurant offers unique stays and the restaurant serves exquisite meals of locally sourced and home grown food from their walled garden and farm, they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, come for a fabulous experience.READ MORE

Shanagarry Potters in Shanagarry, Midleton, County Cork, Ireland are keepers of cultural heritage as they say, and here, they curate, commission and sell unique and traditional contemporary collections of beautiful pottery craftsmanship and printed projects. All the pottery pieces of the Shangarry range and classic collection are made from organic local clay which contains no lead, cadmium or other non-organic ingredients, here they employ traditional techniques that have existed for over 250 years. At Shanagarry Potters each pot is unique, individually crafted going through 18 skilled hand processes before it becomes yours. They make fabulous gifts and rare pieces to own, and gift cards are available, these stunning items are world renowned, visit and see why.READ MORE

Ballycotton Sea Adventures in Shanagarry, Midleton, County Cork, Ireland will take you on amazing tours and trips with their charters and boat trips around Ballycotton Bay and the surrounding coastline which can only best be described as stunning. Enjoy a Ballycotton Island Lighthouse tour with skipper and guide, this tour is a wild, unspoiled natural experience of the island, plus there are exhilarating fun rides available around Ballycotton Island. Ballycotton Sea Adventures also offer fishing for mackerel, or a trip to Cork city for lunch or dinner, and East Cork coastal private charters are available, there is something exciting and fun for everyone with them, and they come highly recommended, let the adventures begin.READ MORE

Willoughby House in Shanagarry, Midleton, County Cork, Ireland is a beautiful family bed and breakfast in the picturesque village offering tranquil and comfortable accommodations in spacious en-suite rooms with TV, hairdryer and free WiFi. Enjoy homemade refreshments on arrival and wake to a hearty breakfast made with locally sourced fresh produce. After a wonderful day out exploring relax in the TV lounge in the evenings with open log fire. Willoughby House is located near the popular wedding venue of Garryvoe Hotel and is just a short walk to the beach as well as internationally renowned attractions, come for a wonderful stay, they even have their own hackney service which can be hired to collect and drop off guests.READ MORE

The Garden Cafe Truck at the Ballymaloe Cookery School in Shanagarry, Midleton, County Cork, Ireland is a fun airstream truck serving up delectable meals lovingly made and beautifully presented by the team. The menu features a variety of delicious offers including tacos, quiches, sandwiches, fresh organic salads, gazpacho popsicles, homemade lemonade and more and they are open in summer months from Tuesday to Saturday. The Garden Cafe Truck looks forward to your visit for a unique and memorable dining experience, they have specialty coffees and divine cakes and other sweet treats to go with. There's limited seating and the menu is ever changing, come for absolute heaven on a plate of colour that is a feast for the eyes and palate, it is a must visit and highly recommended.READ MORE

White Lodge Bed and Breakfast in the village of Shanagarry, Midleton, County Cork, Ireland is located on the edge of beautiful Ballycotton Bay just 200 metres from a lovely sandy beach at Ardnahinch, close to local pubs with music and entertainment on weekends. Comfortable en-suite bedrooms feature power showers, hairdryers, TV's, tea and coffee and WiFi and in the morning wake to a delicious and varied Irish or Continental breakfast, if you don't feel like going out after a hard day adventuring, they have an evening snack menu available on request. White Lodge Bed and Breakfast will pack a lunch if you want to head out exploring, and they are close to wonderful attractions like the famous cookery school and internationally renowned pottery showroom, a golf course, lighthouse tours and more, come for a fabulous stay.READ MORE

Saturday Pizzas at the Ballymaloe Cookery School in Shanagarry, Midleton, County Cork, Ireland offers the most divine traditionally handmade wood fired pizzas that are freshly baked then frozen to lock in the flavour, and they are available at many shops in the area without compromising on taste or quality. The pizzeria is open at the school every Saturday from 12:30 to 4:00PM and they serve 5 different pizzas as well as salads, ice cream, coffees, wine and apple juice, and there's lots of space for the kids to run around and play so bring them. Saturday Pizzas caters to birthday parties and group bookings at this casual setting and the pizzas feature all natural ingredients with no preservative whatsoever, do visit every Saturday or stock up from your favourite shop and have them anytime you want, highly recommended.READ MORE

Ballymaloe Grainstore, located on the grounds of the Ballmaloe House Hotel and restaurant in Shanagarry, Midleton, County Cork, Ireland is a stunning venue for wonderful weddings, corporate events, private parties and celebrations, they also host fairs and festivals. Weekly activities include Fusion Yoga, karate, gymboree, parent and toddler groups, pilates and bridge, and if you're coming for a show, delicious early bird dinners of locally sourced and homegrown food are available in the restaurant. Ballymaloe Grainstore offers simple and elegant accommodations in the main house if you want to stay over after the party or event, and beautiful views over the fields complete the picture. This event venue is amazing, book today to get your party started, they also host magical events and evenings of their own, not to be missed.READ MORE

The Kilkenny Cafe and Shop at the Shanagarry Design Centre in Shanagarry, Midleton, County Cork, Ireland offers retail therapy and stunning meals with views over the Ballcotton Lighthouse and bay. This award winning cafe is one of the best kept secrets in the country complete with barista coffees. With Irish artisan meals for breakfast, lunch and afternoon treats, a taste of home cooked goodness prevails with meals beautifully presented by the head chef, and all ingredients are locally sourced and cooked fresh onsite each day. The Kilkenny Cafe and Shop presents freshly caught Atlantic fish dishes, healthy options, sandwiches and delectable mains with perfect ending sweet treats, it's an unsurpassed dining experience. They cater to group booking and parties as well as special occasions, come sit back, relax and let the team serve up a mouthwatering event to remember as they say.READ MORE

Ballymaloe Cottage Guesthouse in Shanagarry, Midleton, County Cork, Ireland has been transformed from an old style country house to this modern guest house with a long history going back to when it was part of the great Fitzgerald estate in the late 1600's. Wake to a delicious and memorable breakfast every morning with choices of full gourmet Irish, and they cater to vegetarians and vegans, your hosts are fabulous, they ensure your stay is memorable and comfortable with everything you need. Ballymaloe Cottage Guesthouse has a well tended garden where you can relax, and guests enjoy a private entrance, they come highly recommended for the perfectly homey stay when in the area.READ MORE