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Welcome

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Niall Rochford, General Manager, Ashford Castle

elcome to the Ashford Castle magazine. It aims to show you the breadth of the facilities on o er in As ford as le and in the wonderful region that is our home, the West of Ireland. We wish you a memorable stay and would like you to keep this magazine as a memento of your stay with us. Ashford Castle has welcomed guests from around the world since it opened as a hotel in 1939. However, much has changed since those early days by wa of gues facilities wi an s o our wonderful new owners e Tollman famil of e ed arnation Ho el ollection and eir million res oration. T is century castle now boasts, for example, 21st century ec nolog roug ou under oor ba room eating and air conditioning. Howe er one ing a as no c anged is the genuine and generous “ Cé ad Míle Fái lte” - one undred ousand welcomes. On be alf of our entire lus eam members an ou for c oosing our resor for our uali time. e o e ou en o our uniq ue experiences internally and externally on the estate. N i a l Ro c h f o r d, General Manager, Ashford Castle.

THE RED CARNATIO N STO RY

HISTO RY O F ASHFO RD CASTLE

FO O D & DRINK AT ASHFO RD CASTLE

LUX URY ACCO MMO DATIO N

SPA & FITNESS

WEDDINGS

THE LO DGE AT ASHFO RD CASTLE

MRS TEA’ S BO UTIQ UE & BAKERY

ACTIV ITIES AT ASHFO RD CASTLE

THE RESTO RATIO N STO RY

CAPTIV ATED BY THE WEST

CO ASTAL DRIV ES

TIMELESS & IRISH

CRAFTS O F THE WEST

GALWAY HO O KERS

WILD AT HEART

HISTO RIC HO MESTEADS

GO URMET TREATS

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RED CARNATIO N HO TEL CO LLECTIO N THE STO RY O F RED CARNATIO N HO TELS STARTED O V ER FIFTY Y EARS AGO WITH FO UNDER AND PRESIDENT, MRS TO LLMAN, A WO MAN WHO SE NAME IS SY NO NY MO US WITH SUCCESS AND O A E E AMO MEM E O F THE HO TEL INDUSTRY

orn in J ohannesburg, South Africa, ea rice Tollman ad li le ambition o s end er life in e os i ali sec or. Howe er u on meeting a oung o elier anle Tollman no ed for e ubi ui ous red carnation e s or ed in is la el er direction in life was fore er al ered. T e cou le soon fell in lo e and married beginning eir new life b o ening T e ugge o el in o annesburg. A er refurbis ing e enue Mrs Tollman wor ed in e i c en and er ourne o cra ing some of er mos famous reci es began. i e cou le s so istica ed s le assion for fine cuisine and dedication o e ig es s andard of ser ice resulting in sus ained success i wasn long before e o ened a second location in o annesburg H de Par . E en uall e Tollmans secured se eral o els in ou Africa including e Tollman Towers w ic became e coun r s firs e er fi e-s ar o el. n Mr and Mrs Tollman le o annesburg for rea ri ain. was ere a e urc ased e restigious es erfield Ho el in Ma fair and e ed arnation Ho el ollection came o life ins ired b anle s signa ure red carnation. n e cou le boug T e Miles one Ho el a fi e-s ar es ablis men o erloo ing ensing on Palace w ic now s ands as one of ed arnation Ho el ollection s ags i ro erties. was during is time e grou e anded o e urc asing a number of ree-s ar a s nn o els. n Mrs Tollman s life was ca ured in a coo boo fea uring e mos

e er l cra ed reci es from er i c en. Bea Tollman: A Life in Food enca sula es er unending lo e of uali dining and s owcases e o ular dis es a made er i c en a world-renowned success. n e same ear in recognition of er con ribution o e os i ali indus r Mrs Tollman recei ed e restigious Ho elier of e ear award a e Euro ean Hos i ali Awards. n s e was also onoured wi e ifetime Ac ie emen Award a T e a e s. T e success of e ed arnation Ho el ollection is widel a ribu ed o Mrs Tollman s de ermination o instil er iloso wi in e s a : o re ues oo large no de ail oo small. ecognising e su erior le el of ser ice s own b s a s e as fos ered a su orti e en ironmen wi in e grou a encourages em lo ees o climb e career ladder. n addition e er ear s e olds a gala a A reciation Par in ondon a w ic e o ac ie ers from er o els around e world are recognised for eir ou s anding e or s. E or s suc as is a e earned ed arnation e number ree s o on T e unda Times To om anies o or or lis for . To com le e eir lu urious ro erties loca ed across e ou Africa and wi erland e ed arnation Ho el ollection urc ased As ford as le in o Ma o in . Mrs Tollman immedia el se ou o res ore e cas le o i s former glor . T is ambition as been alida ed wi As ford as le being named Ho el of e ear b A based lu ur ra el com an ir uoso and being awarded reland s AA Ho el of e ear. o re ues oo large no de ail oo small.

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Escape

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Historic Splendour A

THE T ETE TO E EA APP OA H THE MA E T A H O A T E O E E TE A E HA TE O TEEPE H TO

et in 350 acres of parkland between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask, Ashford Castle has stood in Cong, County Mayo since 1228. Founded by the Anglo Norman de Burgo family, following their defeat of e nati e O onnors of onnaug . As ford Castle became their principal stronghold for the next three and a alf cen uries. n a er a fierce ba le e de urgo s los con rol of As ford as le o Englis o cial ir ic ard ing am ord Presiden of onnaug . A is time a fortified encla e was added wi in e recinc s of e cas le. aron Oranmore omnic rowne was gi ed e es a e in a Royal Grant in the late 1600’ s. By 1715 the Browne family had developed the extent of the estate, adding a French style c a eau and unting lodge o e cas le com le . T e doubleeaded eagles still isible on e roof re ec e rowne coa of Arms. Sir Benj amin Lee Guinness, of the brewing dynasty, purchased Ashford in 1852, further extending the estate to acres building new roads and lanting ousands of trees. He also added two large V ictorian style extensions. uring is eriod e cas le os ed e Prince of ales who subseq uently became King George V , and many other dignitaries.

Setting the standard Ashford Castle is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. We are very proud to have been presented with the following awards and accolades in 2016 and 2017: A A H ospitality A wards : Awarded Hotel of the Y ear, Ireland, 2017 L ux ury T ravel G uid e A wards : Named Global Winner for Grand Luxury Hotel of the Y ear, 2016 T ravel + L eisure ‘ W orld ’ s B est’ A wards : V oted No. 1 Best Resort Hotel in the United Kingdom and Ireland, 2016 T ravel + L eisure ‘ W orld ’ s B est’ A wards : V oted No. 6 Best Resort Hotels in Europe, 2016 C ondé N ast T raveler Reade rs’ C hoice A wards : V oted No. 5 in the Top Resorts in Europe, 2016 a onal H ospitality A wards : V oted Best Resort Hotel, 2016 W orld Spa A wards : Ireland’ s Best Hotel Spa, 2016 I rish T atler Spa A wards : V oted Best for Style, 2016 H otel & C atering Review G old M ed al A wards : V oted Ireland’ s Best Five Star Hotel, 2016 V irtuoso A wards : Best Hotel of the Y ear, 2015

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The castle passed to Sir Benj aminâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s son, Lord Ardilaun (Arthur Edward Guinness) in 1868. A keen gardener, w ose in uence is still seen oda in e woodlands a he planted. The west-wing of the castle was rebuilt during his tenure, the chateau and castle were incorporated into a single building and e ba lemen s were added. n As ford was re ained b e eag Trus on be alf of e uinness famil until i was boug b oel Huggard in . Huggard es ablis ed e cas le as a firs class o el renowned for i s range of coun r ursui s. en mo ie direc or o n ord arri ed o film T e uie Man in e es of reland in e es a e formed e bac dro for some of e scenes and man of e s ars of e mo ie s a ed a As ford as le during filming. American o elier o n A. Mulca urc ased e ro er in o erseeing a o al res oration and e ansion doubling i s si e adding e golf course and de elo ing e grounds and gardens. A grou of ris -American in es ors urc ased As ford as le in successfull continuing i s re u ation as a o o el. or e ne ears As ford was o ed no onl one of e bes o els in reland bu also one of e o resor ro erties in Euro e b e mos discerning guideboo s. n e ed arnation c a er of As ford s is or commenced wi e urc ase of e ro er followed b an e ensi e res oration and reno ation o res ore As ford as le o i s former glor . e ailed s ruc ural wor included a new lead roof re lacemen of all windows and e re ointing of e s onewor . T e in eriors were treated to a complete refurbishment and in eresting fea ures suc as a ri a e -sea er inema lu urious illiards oom and igar Terrace were added. The Lodge at Ashford was bought e following ear. n a s a e-of- e-ar a and ine Tasting Tunnels were o ened in As ford as le. T e same ear As ford as le was o ed ir uoso es Ho el in e orld. n une e romantic and ri a e la eside Hideawa o age once e old boa ouse in e gardens of As ford as le was com le ed. T e life of e cas le continues and our gues s are cen ral o As ford as le s ongoing s or .

EP O E E EA E E O H HO P TA T

Private View Our remier inema is a magnificen new fea ure designed wi e c arm and lu urious comfor of a raditional ic ure ouse. e ng e scene wi sum uous red el e c airs len of leg room and an im ressi e screen we in i e ou o en o our as selection of mo ies s own dail . ring e famil along and se le in wi fres o corn snac s and be erages o wa c a arie of famil fa ouri es and all-time classics or en o a romantic e ening wi a lo ed one er a s s arting wi a drin in e illiards oom. T e film screenings c ange wee l o ensure ere is some ing for e er one o en o . or a uni ue e erience w no ire a ri a e screening and en o e facilities com le el o ourself

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Alan Moran,

HEAD PO RTER, ASHFO RD CASTLE J oining his family in a long line of re ious generations wor ing a As ford as le Alan Moran s ar ed in as a unior Por er. wor ed under m uncle e ird generation o oin e cas le. Ta ing o er from is uncle in e role of Head Por er las ear Alan remar s a i s almos a ri e of assage for locals o wor a As ford. s ama ing ow man eo le go o and s ud some ing com le el di eren and e a e gone bac in o os i ali because of eir time wor ing ere. As ford as is sor of uni ue as ec o i w ere we are a fi e s ar o el and we do o er a fan astic ser ice i also as an elemen of friendl or famil os i ali . s is familial as ec o As ford a as gues s re urning ear a er ear o eir ome awa from ome in articular around ris mas time. e a e clien s w o e been coming bac or ears... i almos feels li e e re coming bac o a famil member s ouse and lo e a . s lo el .

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Food

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Food for Thought GOOD FOOD IS ONE OF LIFEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GREAT PLEASURES. AT ASHFORD CASTLE YOU CAN INDULGE YOUR APPETITE FOR THE FINEST IRISH CUISINE IN OUR BEAUTIFUL FORMAL DINING ROOMS AND INTIMATE, RELAXED RESTAURANTS

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reati e ris cuisine ins ired use of e fines seasonal ingredien s from e es of reland and an e ensi e ine ellar ma e an s a a As ford as le a gourme s delig . ef P ili e arineau gi es fine e ression o e dis es o ered in e four main dining rooms w e er i s fine dining in the grandeur of the George ining oom casual dining in e comfor able se ng of ullen s a e o age or T e ungeon or a delig ul A ernoon Tea in e elegan onnaug oom. As ford as le as been osting distinguis ed gues s for almos ears one of e mos rominen being e Prince of ales w o subse uen l became ing eorge of England. n onour of is isi in e uinness famil buil a s ecial dining room w ic roudl bears is name o is da . G oe r g e V Din in g Ro o m T e graceful se ng wi ric anelled walls and win ling a erford r s al c andeliers bes ows a grand sense of occasion. T e residen ianis la s so l in e bac ground w ile ou rela and en o e ce tional dis es from the kitchen of acclaimed Chef Philippe Farineau, recently awarded wo rose es b e AA Hos i ali Awards. T e menu also fea ures e muc lo ed reci es of ea rice Tollman. T e food is com lemen ed b a fine selection of wines from our ief ommelier. oose from dis es suc as our slow roas ed rib of beef from our car ing rolle ser ed wi a omemade b arnaise sauce and a red wine and s allo us. To end our meal an arra of em ting desser s and a selection of fine c eeses awai . Our e erienced sommelier is a o discuss wine recommendations o ma c our food. n ee ing wi radition gen lemen are re uired to wear a j acket when dining in the eorge ining oom. Tel: email: reser ations@as fordcas le.com

Philippe Farineau Growing up in a family who loved cooking and e culti ation of fres roduce aug P ili e arineau more an us s ill in e i c en bu also a wa of life. P ili e s lo e of fres ig - uali food as grown roug ou is ears in reland and e continues o su l is i c ens wi e bes artisan roduce from roducers e as nown and rus ed roug ou is career in reland. ee em because now eir roduce is e bes in e coun r . And a is er im or an . ince P ili e as manned some of e mos o ulen i c ens in e coun r culminating in As ford as le w ere e oo o er e i c en in . He commen s a e li es e ris wa of life. isco ering e ou s anding calibre of local roduce around e coun r P ili e airs e ig uali local ingredien s found in e coun r side wi is ec nical s ill bringing e famous renc gas ronom o an in rica e seasonal menu a As ford as le. He endea ours o a e is gues s on a ourne roug land and sea redisco ering ris classics wi a fres renc wis . n a roud urn e s a es E er morning m coming in o wor and see As ford e cas le on m wa down and am e remel roud and a er confiden and er luc o be wor ing ere.

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Martin Gibbons

MA T E THE EO E OOM A H O A T E An es ablis ed member of s a a As ford as le Martin ibbons began is career as a rainee wai er in us a er e finis ed sc ool. e been ere e er since now m Ma re and organise all e boo ings for dinner mee gree and sea e gues s and in roduce em o e menus. a e a lo of con ac wi e eo le w o s a in e o el. u i wasn us lo e of e os i ali indus r a broug Martin o As ford as le. rowing u in ong Martin s grandfa er was game ee er for e es a e w en e uinness famil were in owners i . He wor ed ere in e earl s so e was ere in w en e Prince of ales arri ed. o i s been good o our famil . e ecting on is familial ties wi e es a e Martin commen s a oug i s one of e reasons e wan ed o wor ere i s no b an means e onl reason. T ere s lo s of is or ere and i s e location reall . s er s ecial. n articular Martin ad ises a Ma and une are beautiful mon s o e erience e cas le bu Oc ober olds a s ecial s o for im due o e golden colours and e rees.

WILD SOLE FILLET ith entils, ovage Madeleines

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FOR THE LENTILS oil e c ic en s oc in a dee an. Add e lentils s allo carro and garlic. oo o er a low ea until e lentils are ender a ro ima el ours.

L EN TIL S len ls soaked in ater o erni ht shallot diced nely arlic clo e crushed ltr chicken stock carrot diced nely PASTA

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sole llets llets alt and e er to season ml hite ine shallot nely diced

L OV AGE MAD EL EIN ES bunch lo a e blanched and ureed e s our bakin o der butter melted lemon est

O . is e eggs until FOR THE MADELEINES Pre- ea e o en o u en incor ora e e our ba ing owder and lemon es slowl . Add e mel ed bu er and e lo age uree and mi gen l until well combined. rease and our a Madeleine tin. Pour e ba er in o e Madeleine tin and ba e in e re- ea ed o en for - minu es. emo e from e o en remo e from e tin and lace e Madeleines on o a wire rac o cool.

FOR THE PASTA Mi e our wi e dried seaweed sal egg and s of e oli e oil o ma e a so liable doug . nead well until smoo if i s oo sti add a li le wa er or oli e oil if i s oo stic add a li le more our. ill e as a doug in e fridge for abou one our. oll i o abou mm ic ness using a rolling in or as a mac ine and cu in o rec angles. oo e as a in boiling sal ed wa er for - minu es drain and oss in e remaining oli e oil. FOR THE SOLE ring e w i e wine and s allo s o e boil and simmer for minu es o coo o e alco ol. educe o a simmer and add e sole fille s oac for - minu es until us coo ed. emo e from e oac ing li uor wi a slo ed s oon. Pla e e sole wi e Madeleines lentils as a and a li le of e oac ing li uor.

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Mary Haire BACK O F HO USE, ASHFO RD CASTLE Mar is a longs anding member of s a a As ford as le and as been wor ing ere for ears a ing s ar ed in A ril 1982. â&#x20AC;&#x153; I started in the kitchen doing general cleaning, moving o ac of House loo ing a er s a food and e s a all. Al oug Mar as been a As ford long enoug for i o a e c anged ands a few times s e re ec s a e a mos ere of e o el i self doesn reall c ange. describe i as a famil lace. Managemen s a - ou re robabl sa ing m o ers ating i - bu a s e ac l ow i is e er one is fan astic. e adds T e grounds are gorgeous and i s a beautiful lace.

Th e Dr a w in g Ro o m As you enter The Drawing Room youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ll immediately be struck by the breathtaking views and the manicured lawns out across the expansive Lough Corrib. The ideal se ng for morning co ee or a lig lunc from the bar menu.

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Th e Du n g eo n ine in e as le s dramatic and a mos eric ungeon. T e uni ue se ng loca ed on e lower ground oor of e cas le in i es diners o en o a range of satisf ing dis es from e bis ro-s le menu fea uring ris dis es. s is oric aul ed s one ceiling crea es a uni ue ambience a ma es for a wonderful and memorable dining e erience.

e long es ablis ed radition of A ernoon Tea as been wonderfull reser ed a As ford as le since w en ord and ad Ardilaun would a e A ernoon Tea o discuss e e en s of e morning and e lans for a e ening. ou ll notice e original sil er ea se dis la ed in e onnaug oom w ic was resen ed o ord and ad Ardilaun o celebra e eir wedding anni ersar in . i s ec acular iews from e comfor of e cas le s elegan in erior a e our time o sa our e er delicious momen . T e A ernoon Tea menu o ers gues s a wide selection of s eciali eas or er a s a glass of am agne delica e finger sandwic es warm fres l ba ed scones wi las ings of cream and ome-made am no o mention our as as ries and cu ca es. s e erfec wa o s end a leisurel a ernoon wi friends.

A TE PA TA E O THE A TE OO TEA O A

OO TEA A O T A O THE MPT O HT OOM

Th e C o n n au g h t Ro o m i iews across oug orrib and arguabl one of e mos im ressi e fire laces in e cas le e nglenoo is a o ular s ace for ri a e dining A ernoon Tea and intima e weddings. T e wooden fire lace da es bac o e enaissance eriod wi wo face scul ures of iarmuid and r inne from ris fol lore. T e uinness cres is engra ed in e wooden fire lace along wi eir mo o in atin es mea in eo w ic ransla es o M o e is in od . uring e firs ase of e res oration wonderful tiles dating bac o e uinness time of were disco ered. A ig lig of e nglenoo is e iece cus om made sil er-gil dinner ser ice formerl owned b as ing on Augus us oebling e man res onsible for e creation of e roo l n ridge w o recei ed is e ensi e dinner ser ice se in .

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FOR THE LAMB ear al erna e ieces of e lamb mergue sausage and red onion on o e s ewers. Pre ea our grill or griddle an o er a modera e ea . rus e broc e es wi oli e oil season wi sal and e er and lace on e grill or griddle. Turn occasionall until coo ed o our li ing a ro ima el - minu es. er e wi e couscous and oma o sauce. FOR THE COUSCOUS ring a an of sal ed wa er o e boil add e e er and bs s of oli e oil e c illi and lemon uice. Place e couscous in a ea - roof bowl and our o er e a oured wa er w is and co er wi cling film. ea e i si for minu es en remo e e cling film and stir again. Hea some oli e oil in a an slice e bab corn leng wise and sau until ender en remo e from e an. wea e s allo e er and courge es in oli e oil until ender. Add e ege ables o e couscous wi e c o ed coriander and stir o combine. FOR THE CHUTNEY n a dee sauce an combine e inegar sugar and one and coo o er a medium ea until lig brown and caramelised. Add e c o ed oma o o e an and season wi sal and e er. n a se ara e an ea e oli e oil o er a medium ea and gen l swea e diced onion garlic ginger and ba leaf until e onion is ranslucen a ro ima el minu es. Add e onion garlic ginger and ba leaf o e oma o mi en add e oma o as e and continue o coo o er a low ea stirring occasionall . T e c u ne is coo ed w en i as reac ed a am-li e consis enc is can a e be ween minu es and an our. Tas e and ad us e seasoning if necessar .

ample laid back hospitality in the cosy se ng of ullen s a e o age. T is raditional a c ed co age w ic used o be ong inema e firs lace o s ow T e uie Man e en before i was s own in Holl wood oda ro ides a rela ed dining e erience wi a casual dress code in w ic o en o in ernational and local dis es ins ired b our owner ea rice Tollman. T ese include our delicious signa ure dis ic en Peri Peri slow coo ed in our rotisserie o en in e main dining area o ensure mou -wa ering aromas gree ou as soon as ou en er e res auran . ine on fres l caug seafood from e s ar ling wa ers of e ris A lantic coas or sa our Ac ill sland lamb or grass-fed beef coo ed o erfection in our c arcoal o en. inis our meal wi a seasonal desser or a selection of ris farm ouse c eeses. A e fron of e building ou will disco er a beautifull manicured garden and e ended atio area ro ing a s ec acular area o en o lunc or si a coc ail and en o e magnificen iews of As ford as le in e dis ance. O en seasonall i s us a s or s roll o er e bridge from e cas le. oo ing in ad ance is ad isable o a oid disa oin men .

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50ml Gunpowder gin 10ml Marashino liqueur ml elder o er liqueur 15ml grapefruit juice 15ml lime juice 10ml homemade falernum Shake all of the ingredients and double strain into a fro en martini glass. Garnish with grapefruit eel. er e in a cloud. (see photo)

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disco er e igar Terrace wi fan astic iews o erloo ing e i er ong and be ond. i a fea ure awning made locall in e illage of ong and low glass ables wi wroug iron c airs e igar Terrace is a beautifull designed s ace wi a ags one oor in w ic o rela and en o a w is e cognac or cigar. ou ma sim l c oose o rela in is wonderful se ng o erloo ing e ri er ong. En usiastic cigar connoisseur s will delig in Mr Tollman s limi ed edition cigar collection w ic includes a Millennium Edition from Habanos in a commemorati e ceramic ar Mon ecris o A o iba Es lindidos and Par agas usi anias. An im ressi e selection of be erages are a ailable from e ad oining illiards oom. Per a s en o a w is e or wine asting in e illiards oom and re rea o e errace on warm summer e enings o soa u e magnificen surroundings.

Wine Cellars

T e ine ellars a As ford as le o er ri a e wine astings and wonderful wine dinners in e secre assagewa s of e cas le w ic were unear ed during recen reno ations. T e old ser an s en rance was originall a coal bun er and wal wa undernea e cas le w ere e ser an s used o come in and ge eir coal buc e s o a e u o e rooms. as now been ransformed and e en ur unnels ro ide ree uni ue ri a e s aces wi a cos ambience and so lig ting. A ora in s s em is used for asting e ensi e bo les wi ou a ing o a e e cor ou ee ing e wine fres for longer. T e e ensi e wine lis as been carefull selec ed b our nowledgeable sommelier w ere ou can sam le a fine selection of in ages and a c oice of new and old world wines in a remar able se ng.

Th e B ilar ds Ro o m e rea o e illiards oom and en o a game of billiards sin in o comf c airs wi a glass of our fa ouri e ti le. ela wi a news a er and ca c u on e da s a airs. O en o residen s onl from . m e raditional elegance of e illiards oom wi i s grand assor men of anti ue furni ure and furnis ings is a mos welcome addition o e cas le.

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ober began is career a As ford as le in as ef de ang and as since wor ed is wa roug e ran s becoming oom er ice Manager and ommelier before a ing on is curren role as e es auran Manager of e eorge ining oom and ine Programme Manager. One of is man ac ie emen s during is time a As ford as been e de elo men of e curren ine ellar a reasure ro e dee in e bowels of e cas le. c allenged e er owner o er e ears o ransform is ic orian en rance unnel and coal bun er in o a ine ellar. en e new owners came o iew e o el ober oo em down and s owed em e o ential for e underground cellar. was full of old oile s and old beds and ere was ons of coal down ere... bu now i s urned in o e mos ama ing s ace. cer ainl as added c arm and in rigue o e cas le wi e ellar osting wine astings dinners and coc ail arties in e memorable s ace. ober clearl olds ride and lo e for is indus r and As ford as le commenting a s no ard o be assiona e abou some ing a ou lo e. Telephone:

Fr o m Ar o u n d t h e Wo rld ear e ou ernmos oin of Africa lies a alle named Hemel-enAarde Hea en and Ear framed b moun ains and wi in sig of e ocean wi fros -free mild wea er and e mos erfec cla -s ale ine ard soils. Es ablis ed in ouc ard inla son is a bouti ue winer wi ec ares under ine and is dedica ed o ma ing wines of ou s anding uali . T e ine ard a sis er ro er of As ford as le is loca ed in e wine region of al er a an our and a alf from a e Town be ind e enc anting coas al own of Hermanus. Here winema er

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ou d e ec fine wine o be a riori a a ro er of As ford as le s calibre and ou won be disa oin ed w en ou loo roug e fabulous lis we e u oge er for e en o men of our gues s. ober owe w o as been res onsible for e wine cellars a As ford as le for e as ears as wi nessed e incredible de elo men of wine in reland during is time. Toda wi an im ressi e lis of o er wines ober is articularl roud of e selection of ris wines fea ured wi ris men ma ing wines in nearl e er wine region in e world. e also roudl fea ure ouc ard inla son a ou African ine ard roducing some of e fines wines of e region. T e res auran a As ford as le was e firs in reland o recei e an Award of E cellence in from ine ec a or Maga ine on e recommendations of our American cus omers and we a e recei ed e Award for man ears following is. O er accolades a e included es ine is in reland and es ine E erience from e es auran Association of reland and Hos i ali reland Maga ine and e es ine E erience Award from e Ho el and a ering e iew old Medal Awards.

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Pe er inla son renowned for being e ou African Pino oir ioneer roduces some of e fines wine e ou ern Hemis ere as o o er. T eir elegance and a our will cer ainl sur rise and delig . Pe er s as nowledge of wine and e wine indus r as well as is role in u ng e al er a wine region on e ma is well documen ed. inning numerous awards bo locall and in ernationall as assured is re u ation as one of ou Africa s leading winema ers and iticul uris s.

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Historic Stay T TO M E E A A E E E HE E A THE P EA E A H O

e recen res oration of As ford as le was s m a eticall under a en o s owcase is is oric building in all i s glor and o ro ide our gues s wi e e i ome of comfor in un aralleled surroundings. ues s can glim se e s lendour of e as w ile en o ing e lu ur of is uni ue ro er during eir s a . ooms are furnis ed o e ig es s andards wi lu urious fabrics and a as eful selection of furni ure ar and anti ues a crea e a rela ing ambience in is a mos eric se ng. onderful anti ues suc as a erman aro ue s um wor a sil decora ed es er bed made for riedric ristian rei err on ee in e la e en ur a ouis ain ed and arcel-gil rumeau mirror circa and satinwood and rosewood cross banded writing ables circa used as bedside ables are in ee ing wi e s le of is is oric ro er . Eac of e ooms ui es

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and Hideawa o age a As ford as le re resen raditional elegance and finesse. T e ooms and ui es a e been indi iduall and lo ingl designed combining e cas le s original fea ures wi con em orar lu ur . Meticulous a ention o de ail can be found in e uni ue wor s of ar carefull sourced anti ue furni ure and sum uous fabrics wi cus om designed car e s bes o e beds and fabric co ered walls. T e in eriors are com lemen ed b fea ure lig ting e uisi e owelling and Eg tian co on bed linen. T e elegan and lu urious Corrib Rooms a e ing-si e beds and full in eracti e lasma screen T s wi mo ies and music on demand along wi a os of oug ul ouc es for a memorable s a . T e Corrib Lake View Rooms are an indi idual s a emen of design ins iration and uni ue furnis ings o ro ide gues s a s lis sanc uar in w ic o rela . T e newl designed Deluxe Rooms o er wonderful iews of e As ford Es a e.

Reagan Presidential Suite amed a er Presiden eagan w o s a ed a As ford in as a ersonal friend of former owner o n A Mulca . T e eagan Presidential ui e is loca ed in e oldes wing of e cas le boasting an original fire lace a s unning anti ue eorge s le four- os er bed original or rai ar indi iduall sourced anti ues and s ec acular oor o ceiling iews of oug orrib. T is ui e o ers wo ba rooms and can be combined wi wo ad acen rooms o com le e a ri a e ree bedroom wing of e cas le. 22

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The Kennedy Suite amed a er ena or Ted enned w o s a ed a As ford in e earl s e enned ui e is loca ed in e oldes wing of e cas le and fea ures an im ressi e selection of anti ue furni ure including a cen ur walnu bed an earl cen ur anis armoire and an earl ic orian rosewood cen re able. T e enned ui e en o s s ec acular iews o er oug orrib and can be combined wi e eagan Presidential ui e and a orrib a e iew oom o com le e a ri a e ree bedroom wing of e cas le. 2017 | ASHFORD CASTLE MAGAZ INE |

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CLO CKWISE FRO M TO P LEFT: Lake V iew Deluxe Room; J unior Stateroom; Suite and Bathroom of Suite

O ur spacious Deluxe Q ueen Rooms consist of wo ueen si e beds. O erloo ing e magnificen Lough Corrib and the Parterre Gardens, they are perfect for couples or families (suitable for two adults and two children under the age of 12). Many of our ooms are also in erconnecting and is can be guaran eed a time of reser ation. ildren are well loo ed a er and will recei e robes and sli ers as well as man o er oug ul e ras including uice and coo ies on arri al. Our ui es o er comfortable king size beds and a separate living area which adds to the spacious feel and opulent elegance. With views of the River Cong or Lough Corrib, the J unior Staterooms, all of which have

been recently refurbished, are the epitome of graceful style with modern amenities. ues s will eno a lu urious and memorable s a in our e ce tional unior a erooms w ic s owcase immacula e a ention o de ail and boas fabulous iews. ome o er a s li -le el si ng area and eac is indi iduall designed wi colour sc emes ranging from ric regal reds o so neu ral s ades o sui our reference. Our a erooms are grand s a emen s of raditional elegance and comfor combining all e modern amenities ou could wish for. These wonderfully appointed rooms are generously ro ortioned and fea ure ig ceilings mos a e iews of oug Corrib. Each Stateroom is located in the oldest part of the castle, dating bac o e and cen uries. Mos con ain fea ure four- os er beds and original fire laces wi e uisi e anti ue furniture. The Staterooms also boast large bathrooms.

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T is intima e co age in a woodland se ng on e s ore of oug orrib is a de ine destination a an time of ear. As e seasons unfold e are re ec ed in e la e agains e ma estic bac dro of As ford as le. Hideawa o age is e erfec location for a romantic esca e or some well-deser ed time alone. T e old world mee s e new in e boa ouse a ro ec ed s ruc ure w ic as been full modernised w ile ee ing rue o i s ris eri age. urrounded b woodland wi a -degree iew across e la e e secluded co age is far from e ectic ace of modern life and is ga ed for com le e ri ac . as all of e ser ices of As ford as le and our ersonal Hideawa Assis an is us a one call awa o accommoda e all of our needs. Ta e a leisurel bi e ride o e lore e grounds of e es a e or s end time on e la e. T e co age as been lo ingl designed incor orating ma erials suc as s one and old fire lace lin els from e as le es a e. i i s elegan ba room ar ue ooring lus fabrics and blue Murano glass c andelier e co age will ca ure our imagination and ma e ou feel ins an l a ome. ou can c oose o dine ri a el in e co age or al fresco on e ier. T e cas le as a bac dro and e la e re ecting e s ars in e e ening is a memor a will s a wi ou for a lifetime. i a os of ersonal oug ul ouc es and ser ices including a dedica ed room ser ice a endan and ouse ee er ou will en o a lu urious ris e erience li e no o er. Hideawa o age is a uni ue ra el e erience a enca sula es o al refinemen in absolu e ran uili . T elephone: email: reser ations@as fordcas le.com

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O ur extensive treatment menu uses professional products including the Africa range w ic was s ecificall formula ed using nati e African lan e rac s in onour of ea Tollman ounder and Presiden of e ed arnation Ho el ollection. O er rea men s include e Elemis range of therapies which harness the power of nature and science to transform your s in. or a ure organic e erience r e o a rea men s based on andar es ed seaweed from reland s A lantic coas line. ndulge in signa ure rea men s s ecificall designed o rela and re u ena e. Our e erienced masseuses will ease awa our ension or ou can o for a re e olog session o res ore our energ ow and romo e ealing. ndulge in e As ford as le Hammam eremon and e erience ancien Middle Eas ern rea men s o romo e eal and wellbeing. ou ll be s oil for c oice wi our selection of lu urious facials bod and grooming rea men s w ic will lea e ou loo ing and feeling our er bes .

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Enj oy your personalised treatment in e elegan and ran uil s a se ng. O ur experienced therapists will put you at ease and you can be sure your wellbeing is in e er ands. T e soo ing se ng will el ou ins an l relax and ensure you enj oy every aspect of our rea men . ues s are in i ed to arrive 60 minutes in advance of their rea men time o en o e full use of e e clusi e facilities or minu es a ead if going s raig o eir rea men session. obes owels and sli ers will be ro ided o use during our isi . Produc s a are used in e rea men s are also a ailable o urc ase if ou would li e o continue our s a e erience a ome. Telephone: email: es a@as fordcas le.com

his exq uisitely designed s ace is e ultima e eal and wellbeing re rea . T e e raordinar bron e conservatory provides magnificen iews as ou wor ou in e g m or unwind in e beautiful rela ation ool wi i s incredible mosaic mural T e Tree of ife crea ed b ou African-based ceramic artis ane du and. T e s a e-ofe-ar a and i ness ui e a As ford as le is a res orati e oasis w ere ou can rela and be am ered e ercise and en o e e er care and a ention of our eal and wellbeing s ecialis s. es ore beauty and balance with personalised spa rea men s o sui our indi idual needs. oose from massages facials olistic therapies and body envelopments or try e la es Pure low ec nolog . edica ed o res oring beau and balance e a a As ford as le ro ides indi idual rea men s and s a ourne s ersonalised for eac of our gues s b e ce tionall s illed era is s. Our commi men o wellbeing focuses on essential olistic rinci les combining ancien wisdom wi modern e ertise. T e a menu o ers an extensive variety of health and beauty enhancing treatments to ensure that our gues s are nur ured urified am ered and rela ed. etire o e rela ation ool en o e essence infused s eam rooms or experience a Hammam ceremony to com le e our s a e erience.

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FAIRY TALE WEDDING ASHFO RD CASTLE IS THE ULTIMATE WEDDING DESTINATIO N, RO MANTIC, HISTO RIC AND LUX URIO US

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s ford as le is an id llic se ng for a rul awe-ins iring fair ale wedding. T is - ear-old cas le as an incredible is or and was recen l o ed e es Ho el in e orld. oil our gues s wi a delec able wedding brea fas in e s unning eorge ining oom. En o a arie of e fines food and drin e eriences in As ford as le s res auran s and bars. En er ain our gues s in e underground ine ellars for a magical rewedding e en or e im ressi e Oa Hall for a s ow s o ing rece tion in e ear of e cas le. As ford as le s entire es a e can be ired e clusi el o ro ide ou wi a rul unsur assable e erience. T e edrooms ui es and la eside Hideawa o age an e clusi e onebedroom sui e on e la es ore will accommoda e u o gues s. Our bridal sui e wi iews of oug orrib can be combined wi wo ad acen rooms o crea e a ri a e ree-bedroom wing of e cas le. An e clusi e use wedding also o ers a range of unforge able es a e acti ities for ou and our gues s o en o including falconr e ues rianism golf ri er cruising fis ing and s a rea men s. T e beautiful and serene surroundings of As ford as le are also erfec l sui ed o intima e celebrations. e er ou are o ting for a celebration for us e wo of ou oge er or wi our neares and deares our dedica ed s a will ma e sure our s ecial momen oge er is e er ing ou could wis for.

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AT LOUIS COPELAND & SONS WE OFFER PERSONALISED MADE TO MEASURE SERVICE. OUR SALES EXECUTIVES WILL ASSIST YOU THROUGH THE ENTIRE DESIGN PROCESS, FROM COLOUR AND FABRIC CHOICES RIGHT DOWN TO THE TYPE OF STITCH USED.

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THE LO DGE AT ASHFO RD CASTLE SITTING WITHIN THE MAGNIFICENT 350 ACRE PRIV ATE ESTATE WITH ASHFO RD CASTLE, THE LO DGE AT ASHFO RD CASTLE O FFERS MELLO W CO UNTRY HO USE HO SPITALITY , EX UDING CLASSIC REFINEMENT WITH MO DERN APPEAL

uilt in 1865 for the estate manager of nearby Ashford Castle, The Lodge at Ashford Castle became part of the award winning ed arnation Ho els ollection in and is now an intima e coun r o el wi c ic con em orar s le osting discerning travellers from all over the world. The Lodge at Ashford Castle is designed with families in mind, providing luxurious guest bedrooms and welcoming facilities for aren s wi c ildren of all ages. T eir services include a host of family friendly features to make sure everyone feels truly at home and leaves wi unforge able memories. Tr a range of di eren acti ities a can be en o ed as a famil e c oice is as - from c cling o fis ing and falconr o orse riding, there is plenty to keep everyone occupied! eautifull a oin ed rooms con em orar furnis ings generousl ro ortioned and e ui ed wi e la es ec nolog for our u mos comfor . T e entire firs oor of e original ouse as been au enticall res ored and fea ures a collection of intima e s aces for ou o en o e delig s of fine food and wine with splendid views over the waters of Lough Corrib. isco er ilde s es auran ser ing fine modern ris cuisine in a s unning se ng. nder e ins ired direction of award-winning ef ona an eane i as become a o ular destination no us for local foodies bu isi ors from afar. ona an crea es a arie of delicious dis es a s owcase e uni ue a ours and e ures of e fines local roduce from succulen ris beef and lamb o fis and seafood fres from e waters of Galway Bay and the Connemara coastline. The restaurant takes its name from famous local c arac er ir illiam ilde. He ualified as a surgeon a e oung age of and became founder of e firs eye and ear Hospital in Dublin, making him famous throughout Europe and the USA. He owned a house us o isloug re b e arbour and T e odge as a fan astic iew of w ere e ouse s ood. His o er

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GREENMILELANDSCAPES is proud to be responsible for all aspects of gardens, grounds and golf course on the Ashford estate including design, construction and maintenance.

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claim to fame is that he fathered a son of great talent and notoriety â&#x20AC;&#x201C; O scar Wilde. The new Picnic A ernoon Tea menu is a reasure ro e of em ting rea s made using e fines ingredien s sourced from our es a e or local artisan su liers. T e ua ar and rasserie is e erfec en ironmen in w ic o si bac admire e swee ing iews of oug orrib si on a drin or en o a delicious meal. s intima e informal se ng is e erfec s o o en o ear ris coo ing re ared wi e fines local roduce. n e win er i s ideal for sinking into the sofa in front of the welcoming o en fire. Our unda lunc es are legendar . T e menu s owcases con em orar ris cuisine a i s bes using locall -smo ed onnemara salmon ris beef and fres frui ege ables and c eeses. T e o ulen Harbour oom is ca able of comfor abl accommodating gues s wi i s s ar ling c andeliers and anoramic iews of oug orrib and inloug oods i s guaran eed o ro ide e ac l e sense of occasion ou wan for our s ecial da . as i s own bar rece tion area and am le ou door seating. e also a e se eral smaller rooms a are erfec for ri a e dinners or s ecial celebrations. Or en o our ri a e bar and ou door atio area for en er aining. e er ou re lanning a rela ing ge awa or a larger famil celebration T e odge a As ford as le is e erfec enue ro iding an elegan slice of coun r life in a ran uil se ng.

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E AT A H O A T E orn and bred in onnemara i was a lo e of the land that drew J onathan into the kitchen. alwa s wan ed o be a ef. was alwa s drawn owards i and m dad s a farmer. o we farmed our own land and grew e er ing e famil needed. en e was broug on to head the kitchen at The Lodge at Ashford as le ona an didn esi a e o u is own s am on e food ere. s e ol ed o er e ears bu reall i s all abou local artisan roduce and foraging efs forage and en decide w a is being coo ed a e ening u al oug e c efs forage oge er in e morning e s les of food e roduce are di eren . A T e odge a As ford as le ona an as crea ed a s rong con em orar menu. ild local and seasonal would be e ind of bu words we use. aining a s rong re u ation roug ou is career and winning es ef in onnac a e ris es auran Awards ona an as is own reasons for s a ing on a T e odge a As ford as le or me i s wo ings e surroundings would be a er big ing for me because e re er similar o w ere grew u and a e ol unnels in e garden w ic lo e. Mrs Tollman is reall good o wor for s e s gi ing us e er ing we need. e ne er ad an em lo er li e er. i a eam of c efs T e odge a As ford as le s re u ation grows e er ear bu ona an li es o ee goals consis en and as irations sim le. e do w a we do and if e awards come ea lo el we ll a e em. u e cus omers reall are w o we loo a er.

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Explore Set up in 2011, AK Golf is a 100% Irishowned business specialising in sourcing and su l ing ig - uali bes o e and ersonalised gi s o leading resor s roug ou Euro e. A er su l ing o leading golf resor s in reland for man ears A olf s commi men o uali roduc s and top value customer service is uncompromised. e are delig ed o a e been associa ed with Ashford Castle for over a decade, thus ig lig ting our commi men o uali and ser ice sa s A olf ounder Alan elso.

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Knight & Day wor direc l with leading manufacturers wi a long radition in cra ing eweller o ensure customers can en o e ig es uali pieces. Drawing on the best of European design, nig & a use a arie of materials including semiprecious stones and cubic zirconia, while indulging in e wonderful sub leties of waro s i cr s al colours. T e collection a As ford Castle includes discreet da time ieces and statement items ideal for a glamorous night out.

Dervla Golden H EAD OF RETAIL ASH F ORD CASTLE In April 2015, Ashford Castle opened Mrs Tea’ s outi ue and a er bringing in Dervla Golden to manage the new venture. can be an ing from purchasing to branding, to managing s a o dealing with the customers.” Since arriving at Mrs Tea’ s, Dervla has spearheaded proj ects such as the opening of the bouti ue and e o eration to get Mrs Tea’ s online. ecen l s e s focused on Ashford Castle’ s own branded products which are a longtime fa ouri e wi overseas visitors. “ Guests from the castle love bringing a piece of Ashford home with them.” The overall ethos for Mrs Tea’ s along wi er la ersonall is o encourage e romotion of uali ris design and cra smans i . e sell high-end Irish designed roduc s. e r o promote the Irish brand and the Irish product and the closer to home and o e es of reland e be er.

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Located just a short stroll from the castle grounds, Mrs Tea’s is Ashford Castle’s exclusive luxury boutique. At Mrs Tea’s you can peruse a range of exclusive Ashford Castle gifts and souvenirs, discovering the heritage of the Emerald Isle and ﬁnding a lasting memento of your time in Ireland thanks to a special selection of local artisan suppliers.

Foxford Woollen Mills, established in 1892 in the small town of o ford as a long is or of producing some of the ig es - uali woollen garmen s and homeware pieces on the isle of reland. T eir collection a As ford as le includes a range of e uisi e rows and scar es cra ed wi e same s ill and care a e com an as dedica ed o i s garmen s for o er a cen ur . 2017 | ASHFORD CASTLE MAGAZ INE |

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The Claddagh originated in the village of Claddagh located outside of the old city walls of Galway in the 17th Century. The design of the ring depicts a heart, enclosed by two ands moun ed wi a crown. T e distincti e design is intended to symbolise love, friendship and lo al . T ere is a dee eri age a ac ed to how a claddagh should be worn. If single and searc ing for lo e e ti of ear s ould be faced outwards to the world. However, if our ear is a en e ti s ould face inwards towards the wearer.

A and-cra ed roduc The Sheep are made locally in a Galway workshop and sold in Cross Street, in the heart of Galway cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s medieval atin uar er. O en isi ors to the West and especially Connemara are amazed by the volume of sheep in the local area. A er earing comments from visitors on the freedom these animals have to roam the local mountains and alle s o en a ing a break in the middle of the road, the idea for The Sheep was born. Every The Sheep creation begins as a iece of wood, which is then handcarved, each receiving their own individual character and look. Some are wood-stained to give a dark face and legs, a common breed found in the west of Ireland. The Sheep are and-finis ed wi eir coa s ears, eyes, tails and they each come complete with a leather tag, guaranteeing you have an original The Sheep product, and-cra ed in alwa .

O riginally founded in 1880, Ulster Weavers Homewares is a family business with a worldwide reach. Throughout the late 19th and early cen ur e com an continued o s in wea e bleac and finis e high-q uality linen for which Ireland and Ulster have become famous. As evidence of their commitment to q uality, Ulster Weavers Homewares has held the royal warrant as su liers of i c en e tiles o ueen Elizabeth II since 1995.

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FIONNUALA DEACY

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Church services ~ Weddings ~ Civil Ceremonies Recording Sessions ~ Drinks Receptions ~ Corporate Events ~ Funerals Fionnuala is blessed with an unerring, clear voice of timeless quality. Her performance skill is ice-cool; calm and confident in any situation I've heard her perform. She delivers with passion and precision of a rare excellence.

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Fionnuala Deacy is a truly sensitive vocal artist and a consumate professional.

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For bookings and prices phone Fionnuala: m: +353 87 798 5710 • t: +353 94 954 5887 e: fionnualadeacy@gmail.com

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THE GROUNDS OF ASHFORD CASTLE ARE HOME TO A PERFECT I OF NAT RA ONDER AND AN- ADE AREAS AND P OTS WHICH TOGETHER COMBINE TO PRESENT GUESTS WITH A AST SE ECTION OF ACTI ITIES ENS RIN THAT THERE IS AN EXPERIENCE TO SUIT EVERYONE

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or hundreds of years, the grounds of Ashford Castle have provided a vast playground for its owners and their friends. Today, the expansive 350-acre Ashford Estate lends itself to a huge range of acti ities for i s gues s o undertake â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from classic country astimes suc as orse riding fis ing falconr and s ooting o more modern acti ities suc as golf, cycling and kayaking. The Ashford Estate is situated along the banks of the River Cong and Lough Corrib and is home to an expansive woodland. These natural wonders lend themselves to a

grea range of acti ities from e heart-racing thrills of zip-lining from treetop to treetop in the fores o e rela ing ran uilli of a boat ride through the lake. Furthermore, the Estate is home to man-made areas and designs, such as the world-class 9-hole Golf Course, the Tennis Courts, and the inema no o mention e lu ur a. T ese facilities are of world class uali o ering gues s an unparalleled experience. All in all, the luxury of the hotel, the beauty of i s surroundings and e uali of i s facilities all come oge er a As ford as le o o er i s gues s an acti i - ac ed s a a e are unlikely to ever forget.

Garden The gardens at Ashford Castle were largely created by the Guinness family who occupied the estate for approximately 100 years. Since the castle was lovingly restored by the Tollman famil and e ed arnation team, a programme was set up to restore and develop these gardens. The Tollman Garden, formerly known as the Sunken Garden, is one of several formal gardens along the main terrace walk in the grounds of Ashford Castle and is among e fines of e man beautiful coun r ouse gardens found in Ireland.

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Ashford Castle is situated on the banks of the Cong River and Lough Corrib â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of the most famous fis eries for wild brown rou and A lantic salmon in reland. Partici an s boo ing alf or full da fis ing ri s will find a eir day is tailored to suit their own ersonal references and abilities. The experience is suitable for total beginners and com e en fis ermen ali e wi e ma ori of fis ing ri s a ing lace from raditional wooden boats on the lake.

T e As ford orting la ange features targets that simulate e s or of igeon s ooting w ic was articularl o ular during the early-to-mid 20th cen ur . Partici an s will recei e an in roduction o cla s ooting and a thorough grounding in e safe and eti ue e of the sport in general. There are ac ages a ailable for all abilities from beginners to experienced s oo ers wi e er uition in a safety conscious environment.

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Pedal and Paddle The three-hour Pedal and Paddle experience is the perfect opportunity to explore both the leafy lanes and the crystal waters of the Ashford Estate. Catering to both beginners and the more experienced, the tour starts with a cycle along the q uiet lanes of the grounds, leading to huge expanses of mountains and valleys. Guests will then travel along the river bank, taking in the breathtaking views, before proceeding out onto the mesmerising Lough Corrib in kayaks. 2017 | ASHFORD CASTLE MAGAZ INE |

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Photography Weddings • Family Celebrations • Engagements • Landscapes

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Gallery opened in Cong Village Mobile: 087 9067045 Email: elizabethtoherphotography@gmail.com www.elizabethtoher.ie Landscape Prints of the Castle available to purchase

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Golf As ford as le is ome o a beautiful nine- ole - ard ar ar land olf ourse ro iding e erfec en ironmen for golfers of all ages o one eir s ills. T e course was designed b e renowned ris golf arc i ec Eddie Hac e and was crea ed wi imaginati e in egration of na ural fea ures and a ards ensuring a mar ellous con ribution o e oug ar s e citing ar s and formidable ar .

Equestrianism T e As ford E ues rian en re is si ua ed wi in eas wal ing dis ance of e cas le on e As ford Es a e. Trails follow e wooded coun r side be ween e s ores of oug orrib and oug Mas and in o e moun ains of onnemara o e es . T e cen re ca ers o com le e beginners and oung c ildren as well as e erienced riders w o ma en o a fas can er. arriage rides and ours are a ailable for ose w o refer o si bac and a e in e brea a ing la es ore scener .

Archery T e As ford Arc er ac age allows artici an s o under a e e ancien s or of arc er a as been la ed b ings and lords for cen uries. T e ac age was se u according o e ational ritis rand am ions i guidelines and in ol es rubber arge s and e use of arrows a are e onl ones of eir ind in reland. T e acti i a es lace a e E ues rian en re and can be a en in o a m indoor cen re lea ing e s or free from e un redic able wea er of e Emerald sle.

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Explore Zip-lining and Tree Climbing The woodland Z ip-line Course is a uniq ue opportunity to engage in an e ilarating e erience w ile being surrounded b na ural beau . T e course is made u of a series of ree-fi ed la orms lin ed b i -lines and a es artici an s roug beautiful rees suc as beec oa Mon ere ine co s ine and Euro ean fir rees. T e Tree limb sees gues s climb and con uer Mon a - ear-old -me re- ig Mon ere ine ree enabling em o en o a birds e e iew of e w ole fores .

Traditional Boat Trips T ere is no be er wa o e erience e magic of oug orrib an o glide across i s clear wa ers soa ing u e ristine scener of i s surroundings. ues s of As ford as le can se ou on o oug orrib aboard e sland & i e Traditional Music ruise or aboard raditional and-cra ed wooden boa s. E erienced guide ran o ers guided boa ri s on oug orrib and o i s man beautiful islands for u o ree gues s a a time ailoring e itinerar o sui indi idual in eres s and references.

Tennis T e As ford Es a e is ome o wo newl -resurfaced allwea er ennis cour s for com limen ar la . T e cour s ca er o regular la ers or o absolu e beginners in an case gues s are sure o en o e e erience gi en e uali of e cour s and e magnificence of e se ng. Pri a e uition is also a ailable for boo ing.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding E lore As ford a on e ma estic oug orrib b s and u addle board. T is acti i originating in Hawaii and a deri ati e of surfing will allow ou o a e in e magnificen iews of e As ford Es a e isloug re ua and far-reac ing landsca es as ou s o e fascinating a uatic life of e region. and u addle boarding is ideal in calm lig wind conditions and As ford a and oug orrib wi i s s el ered inle s ro ide a uni ue en ironmen o e lore and en o is ma estic area. Essentials include swimsui owel sui able foo wear a ou can ge we lus a good sense of ad en ure

History Cruise O erating da s a ear la e cruising a As ford as le is a magnificen wa o e lore e is oric surroundings of e renowned es a e. oarding from . am a As ford as le ier a e e is or cruise and oin local is orian and boa ca ain Pa ric us in as e a es ou on a fascinating ourne roug time. uring e cruise ou ll e erience some brea - a ing scener on oug orrib wi i s islands and surrounding onnemara Moun ains. Hig lig s of e our include a isi o e Old eamers ua and iews of ord Ardilaun s Obelis .

Bike Hire T e ic ures ue scener a accom anies e As ford as le Es a e is one of e enue s mos aluable asse s. A gen le bi e ride along e cas le s coun r side c cling rails and uie roads can be an ideal o or uni o disco er ese incredible surroundings ge fi and a e fun. cle ire is a ailable direc l from e o el and s a would be delig ed o recommend some s ec acularl scenic rails. 2017 | ASHFORD CASTLE MAGAZ INE |

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RESTO RATIO N REV EALED IN 2013 THE RED CARNATIO N GRO UP PURCHASED ASHFO RD CASTLE. THEIR APPRECIATIO N O F THIS MAGNIFICENT ESTATE AND ITS PLACE IN IRISH HISTO RY AND HERITAGE IS EV IDENT IN THE EX TENT O F THE REFURBISHMENT AND RESTO RATIO N O F THE PRO PERTY , O NE O F THE MO ST CO STLY AND IMPRESSIV E O F ITS KIND IN RECENT HISTO RY . THE RESULT IS A E E TA HOTE O PA A E E REFINEMENT AND CHARACTER 52

T e e ensi e res oration rogramme a As ford as le began in e ear i was urc ased b e ed arnation Ho el ollection for million. A fur er million was commi ed o e res oration and reno ation of e ro er under e direction of Mrs ea rice Tollman Presiden and ounder of e ed arnation Ho el ollection. T e design eam was su or ed b Mrs Tollman s daug er Toni Tollman e ed arnation ro ec eam w ic included rian rennan irec or of Pro ec s and arc i ec P ili e onino. Pro ec managers were a oin ed and local man Edward eac was e main building con rac or in e de elo men of e new and im ro ed facilities. As ford as le in e is ence since as welcomed ro al celebrities and Heads of a e including eorge en e Prince of ales Presiden onald eagan rad Pi o n a ne red As aire arbara reisand o n Tra ol a and man more. e are so roud of

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is fabulous ro er - our firs in reland - and we a laud e wor of e man ris cra smen and artis s w o a e wor ed fastidiousl wi our eam o res ore As ford as le o is glorious s a e said Mrs Tollman. eneral Manager iall oc ford was a cons an resence and guiding force roug ou e entire res oration eriod along wi is eam se eral of w om a e wor ed a e o el for be ween and ears. iall as been e eneral Manager a As ford as le for ears and was awarded e restigious Ho el Manager of e ear Award b e ris Hos i ali nsti u e ounders. E er inc of e glorious cas le es a e ar s of w ic da e bac o as been carefull e amined res ored and en anced re ecting e award-winning fi e-s ar lu ur e erience for w ic ed arnation is renowned sa s iall. And e res oration was under a en wi e u mos of res ec for e is oric building. Eac of e

gues rooms s a erooms and sui es Presidential ui e and Hideawa o age a e been com le el refurbis ed wi fabric wall co erings anti ue ieces e uisi e fabrics bes o e car e s original ar wor and marble ba rooms. Modern ec nologies include -lu s ea ers elec ronic blinds air conditioning mood lig dimming c argers on e walls and com limen ar i- i roug ou e o el. A ar from e bedrooms e e isting ublic areas suc as e s ri ing aul ed en rance all and librar e onnaug oom Prince of ales ar rawing oom and e cas le s ree res auran s e eorge ining oom T e ungeon and ullen s a e o age a e all been en anced. ew additions include wo s unning s one ris wol ounds a e en rance o e cas le a magnificen sui of armour in e en rance all an anti ue lec ern in e eorge ining oom and Murano glass c andeliers from enice roug ou

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e building sa s iall. ere er ossible ma erials and ieces a e been sourced from local artisans and su liers o re ec e o el s uni ue en ironmen . E am les include e Prince of ales bar w ic as been made from local onnemara marble and in-room oile ries b organic s incare range o a from o ligo. n addition a arie of ar efac s from e uinness era of owners i a e been sourced for dis la in e o el including ad Ardilaun s wa ercolours as well as le ers and o er documen s associa ed wi e o el s colourful eri age. ue o e age and scale of e cas le e res oration re uired a com le e o er aul of e building s infras ruc ure including s onewor windows and roofs. A new i c en closer o e dining room was added o facili a e a more e cien and timel ser ice. T e alconr c ool w ic was reland s firs as been fortified as as e e ues rian cen re 54

says Niall. â&#x20AC;&#x153; The walled and herb gardens have been tidied and e wo ennis cour s are now all-wea er surfaces. T e cas le s nine- ole golf course as been rea ed o ensure a i o ers e bes la ing conditions all ear round. is ing en usias s will a e e e ertise of one of si g illies now on and a reland s onl Or is-endorsed ro er and all e necessar e ui men and accessories can be ired or urc ased from e on-si e fis ing and golf cen re. All of e facilities and e ou door acti ities on o er a e es a e can also be en o ed b gues s a T e odge a As ford as le e bouti ue four-s ar -bedroom sis er o el wi in e cas le grounds w ic was added o e ed arnation Ho el rou in . T ere is an im ressi e arra of new additions and amenities on e -acre es a e. T ese include a -sea er inema illiards oom igar Terrace and c ildren s games room. T ere is e en a ego bu ler ser ice o ee ounger famil members en er ained. ew facilities also include a bouti ue and re ail s ace s a e-of- e-ar a ine ellars for ri a e dining and a lu ur la eside co age. T e new re ail s ace o ers fas ion i ems and ou door wear as well as o er and ris food- o-go for e man eo le w o isi e es a e in e summer sa s iall. ues s can wor ou in e new g m w ere a range of cardio and resis ance e ui men is on o er. T e fi e s a rea men rooms o ers a range of am ering era ies including aroma s one massages an in igorating bod olis de o if ing wra s and dee regenerating facials. T e final iece of e res oration igsaw was e ransformation of e old coal bun ers from e time w en e uinness famil owned e es a e in o wonderful ine ellars and wine asting rooms a a e a s rong own on Abbe feel. n addition e old boa ouse on e s ores of oug orrib is now a ri a e and secluded sui e. Em lo men le els a As ford as le a e risen o w ic includes T e odge a As ford as le o su or e im ro ed facilities a e o el. n e as during ig season we would a e em lo ed s a so i is a significan increase in em lo ees

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The Lodge at Ashford Refurbishment Originall nown as isloug re odge T e odge a As ford as le was buil in b ord Ardilaun to house the estate manager of the castle and to accommodate a variety of guests including fis ermen wal ers and friends of e famil . ord Ardilaun in eri ed e es a e from is fa er ir en amin ee uinness w o ad urc ased i in . uring ir en amin s enure wo large ic orian-s le e ensions were added and e e ended e es a e o acres building new roads and lanting ousands of rees. n e cas le was urned in o a o el and T e odge became ome o successi e eneral Manager s of e ro er . Purc ased in T e odge a As ford as le is now ar of e award winning ed arnation Ho els ollection and o ers mellow coun r ouse os i ali ar ull combined wi c ic con em orar s le o discerning ra ellers from all o er e world. benefi ed from an e ensi e refurbis men bringing all of e ro er s facilities o an e ce tional s andard. T e curren eneral Manager of As ford as le iall oc ford is e firs manager of e ro er no o a e made T e odge is ome. iall as a oin ed olin rown as Ho el Manager o manage e da - o-da o erations of T e odge a As ford as le. olin w o as re iousl wor ed for e ed arnation rou in e is a reciati e of e le el of in es men ositions in T e odge relati e o similar ro erties. e re er for una e o a e ed arnation ma e suc a subs antial in es men in T e odge and i s a leasure o be a ar of e ed arnation eam e sa s.

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Captivated by the West THE E E O THE E T O IRELAND UPO N THE ART WO RLD E E T TH E E A E EAT O O E A A ET O E E TA T T O M . HE E TE A A O TA E A OO AT OME O THE A T T HO HA E EE P E THE E T INIMITABLE CHARM

e uni ue beau and c arac er of the west of Ireland has the abili o u erl en ral ose w o ga e u on i . can ro ide a sensory experience to overwhelm, perhaps even noc ing co eren creati e oug and im ulse from e mind bu i also as e ower o ins ire. ere some a e been con en o en o e wes sim l for w a i is o ers a e been inspired to create pieces of art that over the years and decades a e gone on o define ris cul ure and i s im ression u on e world. ome of e world s mos i o al artis s can race as ec s of their work to the west of Ireland, and here we take a loo a a mere few.

Oscar Wilde PLAY WRIGHT

O scar Wilde is one of Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s most well-known novelists, poets and playwrights, with famous works including the play The Importance of eing Earnes e no el T e Pic ure of orian ra and e le er enti led e Profundis wri en during e time of is im risonmen . While Wildeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s extravagant lifestyle and eventual arrest in adulthood is widel nown is c ild ood remains a li le more idden. T e oung ilde in fac s en muc time in e wes of reland s ecificall a Mo ura House in ong. T e ouse was buil b is fa er illiam ilde and e osed e budding wri er o elemen s of aelic cul ure and language. is also ere in e wes a ilde de elo ed is own s or elling s ills lis ening as e did o local s ories of fol lore and is or .

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STAINED GLASS ARTIST us as .M. nge would s end is summers de elo ing and nur uring is cra u on e Aran slands so oo would s ained-glass artis Harr lar e. lar e was born in ublin and learned is cra in e ci bu e im ac of e Aran slands u on is wor s canno be underestima ed. lar e was a ain er and illus ra or oo and is onl oil aintings were of e Aran slands land and seasca es. Howe er e is of course mos well nown for is s ained-glass designs and elemen s of Aran scener ora and fauna can clearl be found wi in em. His ibran wor s can be found all o er reland bu one ma fre uen l s umble across one of is designs in arious laces in e wes . n Ma o is windows can be found a . Pa ric s urc in ilmaine a . Mar s in allinrobe a oundfor urc in Holl moun and a Mar of e osar urc in ong. n alwa one mig find is wor a Mic ael s in allinasloe and in lare a . lannan s in illaloe.

John Millington Synge WRITER & PLAY WRIGHT

ublin-born .M. nge was a e figure of e ris i erar e i al. A er s ud ing a Trini ollege and a e o al ris Academ of Music in ublin nge ursued fur er s udies from o in erman al and rance. n s i e of is clear de ermination o s end time ou side of reland i was ac uall e Aran slands o e coas of Ma o w ic ser ed as an earl muse for e wri er. ollowing e ad ice of is friend . . ea s nge s en a summer on e islands collecting s ories and fol lore erfecting is ris and en o ing e landsca e. He subse uen l re urned o er e ne fi e summers and man of is wor s were ins ired from is e eriences ere.

Paul Henry ARTIST

Paul Henr is one of reland s bes nown artis s no ed in articular for is de ictions of e wes of reland s uni ue landsca e. He was born in elfas in bu mo ed o Ac ill sland in and remained ere for a decade. His wor s o en de ic ed e landsca es of Ac ill sland and of onnemara and can be considered as if ing a ision of reland a was re alen in e earl ears of e new ris ree a e. ndeed ere are er muc ec oes of .M. nge s time s en on e Aran slands in Henr s decision o mo e o Ac ill and e wo undoub edl owe e significance of muc of eir wor o e sensor e eriences and wa of life of e islands along e wes ern coas . 2017 | ASHFORD CASTLE MAGAZ INE |

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John Ford

FILM DIRECTO R idel considered o be one of e mos in uential film direc ors of all time o n ord s career s anned o er fi e decades and led im o win e Academ Award for es irec or four times a record a remains unma c ed o is da . He is er a s remembered mos for is man classic es erns including T e earc ers and agecoac bu i is is classic T e uie Man w ic resen s e man s a reciation of e ris wes . ased on a s or s or b o. err au or Maurice als T e uie Man ells e ale of a retired American bo er la ed b o n a ne w o re urns o e fictional illage of is bir nisfree w ere e finds lo e. Man of e film s ou door scenes were s o in counties Ma o and alwa wi some e en a ing lace on e grounds of As ford as le i self.

Bill Whelan

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ill elan le is an ris com oser and musician bes nown for com osing e music be ind i erdance. n s i e of being born in imeric e in uence of e wes is e iden roug ou is career wi wo of is grea es com ositions enti led T e iri of Ma o and T e onnemara ui e. T e iri of Ma o is seen as a recursor o i erdance. elan imself belie es a e nonnarrati e s ruc ure wi in i erdance is a ro ria e o Ma o suggesting a e emes e iece e resses begin li e a ri er before owing ou in o e sea continuing bac in o e clouds and en finall falling again as rain. T is is recisel e sor of imager a is bound o e wes coas .

The McDonagh Brothers WRITERS & DIRECTO RS

ro ers o n Mic ael and Martin Mc onag were born in ondon bu a e bo gone on o crea e wor s a a e ins iration from e landsca es and c arac ers of e wes of reland. T e bro ers fa er was from alwa and eir mo er from ligo so e wo a e alwa s eld a close connection o e wes w ic is er a s mos e iden in e ounger bro er Martin s firs si la s w ic were s li in o wo rilogies e firs rilog se in e beautiful o. alwa illage of eenane and e second se across e Aran slands. He as been described as one of e mos im or an li ing ris la wrig s. His bro er o n Mic ael as e ressed is fascination wi e wes roug is films T e uard and al ar w ic include s o s of e beautiful land and seasca es of ligo and alwa and c arac ers wi distinc l wes ern eccen ricities. 2017 | ASHFORD CASTLE MAGAZ INE |

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Lady Gregory DRAMATIST

ad regor was an ris dramatis fol loris and ea re manager w o oge er wi . . ea s and Edward Mar n co-founded e ris i erar T ea re and e Abbe T ea re and w o wro e numerous s or wor s for bo com anies. ad regor is remembered for er wor be ind e ris i erar e i al and er ome a oole Par in oun alwa ser ed as an im or an meeting lace for leading e i al figures. T e walled garden con ains an au ogra ree a co er beec a is engra ed wi e initials of man of e leading figures of e ris i erar e i al including ea s Mar n eorge ernard aw . M. nge and e n O ase . ad regor s assion for e ris language and e fol lore of e wes of reland is said o a e been awo en b a ri o nis eer in e Aran slands in w ic in urn led o some of er mos re ered wor s including A oo of ain s and onders.

Jack Butler Yeats ARTIST

Of course illiam was far from e onl member of e u ler ea s famil o ac ie e li erar or artistic eminence. His fa er o n u ler ea s was imself an acclaimed artis and is sis ers Eli abe orbe and usan Mar il ea s were successful in eir own rig in e fields of ublis ing and embroider . Howe er i is er a s is ounger bro er ac u ler ea s w o is e mos well- nown and re ered. ac li e is bro er was ins ired b is c ild ood in ligo wi man of is earlier wor s de icting landsca es and figures from e wes of reland. T e in uence of e wes is immedia el e iden u on s ud ing is wor wi se eral aintings resenting e ocean moun ainsca es and beautiful cloud s ies all distinc fea ures of e wes .

William Butler Yeats POET & P A

. . ea s was one of e foremos figures of cen ur li era ure and was articularl i o al in dri ing e ris i erar e i al of e la e nine een and earl wentie cen ur forward. es i e being born in and moun in ublin ea s came o consider is mo er s nati e ligo as is c ild ood and s iri ual ome a er e and is famil reloca ed ere s or l following is bir . T e na ural beau and local fol lore of is s iri ual ome ser ed o ins ire e budding wri er and e wes s in uence can be seen roug ou e course of is career. T e wel eline oem a e sle of nnisfree firs ublis ed in er a s ser es as e cleares e am le of ea s a ni wi e wes wi e oe medi ating u on e eace and uie a e island of nnisfree a ords. 2017 | ASHFORD CASTLE MAGAZ INE |

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Coastal Drives O E THE P T E E E H E EM THAT A A T O E A O E A MA O A A A OA T E O O T E APPO TE

reland is renowned across the world for its spectacular scenery, rugged coastline, sweeping hills, rolling meadows and beautiful na ural bogland. e er i s e s ri ing na ural roc formations or e mesmerising beau of e landsca e a lies along e ild A lantic a reland as some ing o in eres and e ci e e er one. en e sun is s ining e s is blue and e o en road awai s ere are few be er laces on ear an reland s wes ern seaboard. T e coastline between Mayo and Galway is a veritable reasure ro e of beautifull scenic iews o er e A lantic Ocean. Holding more megali ic monumen s an an w ere else in Euro e alongside beautiful cathedrals in centres of medieval scholarship, there e is s a multi ude of wonderful e am les of ris cra mans i o ca ure e imagination. ile a ing in e ma estic scener isi ors can e erience e warm welcome of the seaside towns that hug the coas line of alwa and Ma o. earn abou e nati e islanders w o li e o reland s A lantic coas whose rich and ancient heritage is kept alive in eir e er da wa of life li ing o e land and e sea e call ome. f ou wan o feel e rill of e A lantic ac our sur oards and ar a e in a burgeoning s or a a rac s global isi ors o e wa ers us o e coas . or cul ure w no wander alwa i s cobbles one s ree s unear e s ories a lie be ind e ancien ruins of reland s as or explore the wild beauty of Connemara? An extensive coas line from cragg cli s o eaceful inle s is is a rea for e senses ri e for e loration. T ere s some ing for e er one w e er ou re searc ing for a cul ural awa ening an action- ac ed ad en ure c ild-friendl facilities or a ran uil se ng o rela and unwind. a are ou waiting for

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ADV ENTURE TO THE WEST MAY O Achill Island

Home to a vibrant community, Achill’ s history dates back to 4,000BC and there’ s plenty to do and see, including the 15th century Carrickkildavnet Castle and the ruins of a Franciscan monastery, not to mention acti ities li e surfing a a ing wind surfing on rides and cli wal s.

Croagh Patrick

Croagh Patrick is one of Mayo’ s most famous landmarks, best known for its association wi . Pa ric w o is said to have fasted for 40 days at the summit in A . roag Pa ric as been a ilgrimage destination since re- ristian times and ro ides an e ilarating i e o e o .

Westport House

The historic Westport House and its stunning interiors are complemented by eq ually stunning woods, lake and ar land grounds. or e ids e a l named Pirate Adventure Park is perfect for all ages wi rides slides go- arting i wires orbing and muc more.

Shrine of Our Lady at Knock

n dwellers of e rural illage a noc wi nessed an a arition of Our ad . T e si e olds a s ecial lace in e ear of reland and was described b o n Paul as e goal of is ourne o reland . remains a special place of pilgrimage for Catholics around e world.

National Museum of Ireland, Country Life

This award winning museum is a s rine o e coun r life of reland wi articular em asis on e ears be ween and . Discover the lives of our recent ancestors with this comprehensive, uni ue engaging collection.

Westport

This picturesq ue town is situated on the edge of an A lantic inle ma ing i e erfec s o on our dri e. Ta e a s roll through the q uaint Georgian town centre u o oc ee as le and urris oole Abbe bo s ee ed in is or and ties o e ira e ueen race O Malle .

Ballcroy National Park

Home to the Nephin mountains, e si ational Par in reland is a o s o for ill-wal ers and i ers. Covering 11,000 hectares of unspoilt wilderness e ar o ers unma c ed and ca ti ating iews of nor Ma o.

Foxford Woolen Mills

ince i s o ening in o ford Woolen Mills V isitor Centre has welcomed more than a q uarter of a million isi ors roug i s doors. Find the perfect accompaniment to our ome and e erience e mas er cra s eo le as e wor on and-wo en ieces a delight customers from around e globe.

Great Western Greenway

Put the bikes on the rack, or rent them from numerous vendors in town and head to this new installment to the Ma o coas line. T e ilome re greenwa is alread ooded wi isi ors loo ing o e erience is iconic landsca e from a uni ue an age oin . Cycle from Westport all the way out to Achill, or stop along the way for some delicious local fare.

Castlebar

Take a drive up to Castlebar and stroll through this historical town and take in numerous historical and archaeological si es on o er. ile ere a e a s in ou o e cellen l reser ed allin ubber Abbey, before heading north again to visit Turlough Round Tower, famed for i s unusuall s ua s a e. 2017 | ASHFORD CASTLE MAGAZ INE |

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Galway Cathedral

One of e mos im ressi e s ruc ures wi in e ci of alwa e ca edral is a common landmar along e ci s s line. esigned in classic renaissance s le wi fea ured rose windows and raditional mosaics e ca edral s ands as a ar ul mergence of is or cra smans i and religion.

Galway City

A medie al ci wi lo s o see and do i s well wor s ending a da or wo in alwa o soa u e sig s sounds and uni ue a mos ere. Hig lig s include e anis Arc alwa i Museum alwa armers Mar e and E re uare a e er ear of e ci .

f ou re ing for a location s ee ed in local is or r a wander roug e ruins of Menlo as le a a Menloug as le . T e ances ral ome of ir alentine la e e arone . T e arrowing s or of e cas le s downfall nown well o locals is sure o en rall isi ors.

Athenry

m eas of alwa i lies e own long immor alised b e song T e ields of A enr . T e own olds an award-winning eri age cen re along wi an ancien rior and cas le w ic a e eac ro ed memorable ouris s o s among nati e and in ernational isi ors. 68

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Kylemore Abbey

es led in e ear of onnemara lemore Abbe buil in e la e s and i s ic orian gardens is one of reland s mos o ogra ed si es. isi e ic orian walled garden e go ic c urc and a e in e e ensi e woodland and la es ore wal s.

Coole Park

oole Par is a na ure reser e of a ro ima el acres loca ed a few miles wes of or oun alwa . Once e ome of ad Augus a regor co-founder of e Abbe T ea re oole House was o en a ended b eorge ernard aw and . ea s.

Letterfrack Bay Water Tours

reland s onl glass-bo omed boa ours sail across alwa s allina ill Harbour w ic is ome o a large arie of sea birds gre seals dol ins and or oises. ee e underwa er world as di ers do wi commen ar ro ided roug ou e our.

Martin Tea-House Folly

Menlo Castle

SOAK UP THE ATMOSPHERE

Across e ri er from Menlo as le lie e s unning ruins of Martin Tea-House oll . T is s o was used b e Martin famil o iew wa er acti ities w ile a ing a ernoon ea. T e ruins a e been meticulousl res ored in recen ears ma ing em a mus see s o on a our of e wes .

Oranmore Castle

uil be ween e and cen uries e im osing Oranmore as le ad been abandoned b e cen ur . Toda i s e ome of e wri er Ani a eslie and er musician usband Alec inn of e anann an enc anting welcoming aradise of ar music and is or .

Connemara National Park

O ened in e onnemara ational Par olds scenic iews na ure rails and famil icnic areas along wi an abundance of nati e wildlife do ed across e aried moun ain and bogland area e larges of w ic is e famous onnemara on .

Across the west, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; t be short of festi als o a end roug ou e ear ca ering for in eres s from food o blues music. s all lig s camera action a the G a l w a y Fi l m Fl e a d h from o ul one of e mos im or an e en s on reland s cinematic calendar a racting film submissions from around e globe. As a ub of cul ure and e ar s e wes will also os e G I A F from e o ul wi ig lig s including a in ames Passenger and T e oronas. i a s o lig on fas ion li e en er ainmen and of course orse racing man consider Th e G R e mus -a end e en of e summer season a ing lace from Monda s ul o unda Augus . T e ids won miss ou ei er wi len o ee em occu ied across e region. T e S F in osca ill o alwa in ul is a uni ue wee end festi al celebrating music creati i and e na ural world. as lebar s R B alwa s goes down a rea o er e Oc ober an Holida wee end wi c ildren s ea re films e ibitions and lo s of ands-on ar s wor s o s. or foodies the G a l w a y I O a n d S F from e ember nd o is a mus celebrating e end of summer in s le across e beautiful ci . on miss ou on T D a delicious food e en from Augus o ig lig ting e bes of w a onegal as o o er for our ala e. Onl in i s second ear e F V F is alread being celebra ed as one of e essential foodie destinations in reland. T e festi al includes coo ing demos and mar e s no o be missed. En o

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Burkes Bar & Restaurant Burke’s Bar & Restaurant is a family run business, situated in the beautiful village of Clonbur, Co. Galway, Ireland. The village lies between Lough Corrib, Lough Mask and to the west Mount Gable & Lough Coolin. Clonbur is just 10 minutes drive from Ashford Castle, 35 minutes drive from Galway & 35 minutes drive from Westport, Co Mayo. Burkes restaurant overlooks the magnificent scenery of Mount Gable and it’s surrounding roaming hills. Feel free to step out on to our restaurant balcony and take in the view. TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION EVERY SUNDAY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT 6.30-8.30

Recommended on Trip Advisor Tel: 094 9546175 • E-mail: tibhurca@gmail.com • Web: www.burkes-clonbur.com Follow Burkes Clonbur on Facebook • Clonbur is on the R345

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We are very proud to supply our Burren Smoked Irish Organic Salmon to Ashford Castle and The Lodge at Ashford Castle. Come and visit us in Lisdoonvarna near the Cliffs of Moher. In our visitor centre, you can get a taste of our Smoked Salmon from the Irish Atlantic coast and enjoy other culinary delights. Learn about the secrets of salmon smoking, discover our first kiln and appreciate our unique salmon mosaics. Mail order service available. We are open every day.

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Explore Joe Hogan Baskets

J oe Hogan has worked as a basketmaker in Loch na Fooey since 1978. His ractice allows im e o or uni o li e rurall and be in ol ed in e entire process, from growing the ma erial o ma ing a finis ed roduc of ig es uali . His ome and landsca e a e ad a rofound in uence on e s le and di ersi of J oeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s work, encouraging im o e lore and de elo new designs, many of them in uenced b e indigenous bas e s of reland. Hogan ma es bo functional and scul ural or artistic bas e s wi man of e scul ural bas e s in ol ing e use of bogwood from an area of wild isola ed bogland near is ome. O ers in ol e e use of twigs from birch, bog m r le ca ins lic ens and o er wild ma erial. T is wor is prompted by a desire to de elo a dee er connection wi e na ural world.

Crafts of the West O THE O T OO O A E M O O THE T A E TO TO THE E T OO EA E THAT THE A T T O HA A TE OMMO T E E OT O THE MA TE EA T O THE A P O T TA O THE HE TA E T EP E E T

e renewed desire for ome-cra ed roduc s as la ed cen er s age on e island of reland in recen ears. isi ors bo nati e and in ernational a e mo ed swi l awa from e c ea allure of e mass roduced and ins ead re urn now o e ric ances r of and-cra ed local roduc s. T e wes roudl olds oc e s of illages a still em lo emsel es in local cra s racticed and erfec ed for cen uries. T e cra smen and women be ind is ar carr on e raditions and ec ni ues of e re ious generation and now s are e is or of eir cra wi welcome isi ors to the west.

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Foxford Woollen Mills

ounded in o ford oollen Mills is si ua ed on e i er Mo in e ear of o. Ma o and is one of e las wor ing mills in reland. Toda o ford is a ri ing wor ing mill and isi or cen re em lo ing o er eo le and allowing a radition s anning ousands of ears o sur i e and ouris . o ford crea es beautiful lu urious rows and blan e s ma ing for reasured ossessions for ears o come. o ford ieces are sold no onl in o ford s ores around reland bu also in selec ed re ailers around e world. ile e designs crea ed b o ford oollen Mills old fres and con em orar elemen s e are also an e am le of e mas er of radition design and cra smans i a goes in o e er single ris made o ford roduc

Wild Cocoon

rawing on an in riguing cra heritage, Wild Cocoon produces uali e tiles and-wo en b ro rie or eirdre u on a manual raditional oor loom. Her designs hold a contemporary twist, drawing in uence and ins iration from e raditional wi more than a nod to the modern way of li ing. oming from a long famil radition of and ni ng and cra eirdre is a s illed raditional Aran ni er w o as sold nationall and in ernationall . ra ed using lambswool wi co on o tions a ailable e e ure weig and colours are e o e uni ue a eal of e wor . s raw ma erials are infused wi na ural ualities a can be en o ed e er da o ro ec agains e olatili of e seasons a we li e and lo e in. No two pieces at Wild Cocoon are e er e ac l e same ensuring a isi ors lea e wi a rul uni ue s o ing e erience. 2017 | ASHFORD CASTLE MAGAZ INE |

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Explore Lisa Ryder ince se ng u er s udio in es or Ma o in isa der as s ri en o bring cra ed lu ur o e mar e in e form of er fun ibran and creati e accessories. As a smaller label isa and er eam are de ermined o do as muc as e can in- ouse. E er rin in er collection is ersonall designed b isa and bo s e and er rus ed colleague iorgio wor alongside a fac or in al a allows er o de elo er designs on a limi ed scale so s e can bring well-cra ed creati e and limi ed edition designer ieces o discerning collec ors.

Julie Connellan

ulie onnellan is a con em orar eweller designer and educa or curren l li ing and wor ing in ublin and alwa . e crea es con em orar andcra ed eweller in a wide range of ma erials and er ractice draws ins iration from numerous sources. onnellan recei ed an MA in esign Me als from e ational ollege of Ar and esign ublin in . n s e gradua ed from e erufs olleg f r esign c muc und er Pfor eim erman w ere s e s udied under infried r ger. e olds a .A. Hons in Euro ean udies from Trini ollege ublin . 74

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O’Dalaigh

Large Retail Store With Open Plan Workshop Main Street Clifden Co. Galway Tel: +353 (0)95 22119

Jewellers

‘This family run jewellery shop has handmade - one of a kind pieces with a sophisticated celtic theme along with affordable silver pieces. There is some gorgeous gold jewellery and some truly unique engagement and wedding rings.’ Email: info@celticimpressions.com |

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Small Retail Store Unit 5 Cliffs of Moher Co. Clare Tel: +353 (0)65 708 2647

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Nigel Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly

Ha ing initiall rained wi e ra s ouncil of reland Ma o-based goldsmi igel O eill continued is a rentices i wi rominen ris goldsmi udolf Hel el. igel ra elled o Euro e and continued o rain and wor in no able eweller ouses in ondon oc olm and An wer . n e er iece igel ries o ca ure e indi iduali of e wearer w e er i s an elabora e nec iece or a sim le wedding band e s ri es owards erfection.

Ciara Silke Scarves

Ha ing com le ed a degree in Prin ed Te tile esign a e ational ollege of Ar and esign A ris fas ion designer iara il e as a actile feel for e fabrics s e uses. n e design and manufac ure of er scar es s e u a oses bold gra ic imager wi so lig weig fabrics. imilarl s e de elo s delica e imager and rin s on o ea weig fabrics. T e resul s of ese une ec ed combinations are s ri ing and com elling ieces w ic a e been fea ured in ublications suc as ritis ogue.

Magee 1866

Es ablis ed o er ears ago Magee use e fines of arns including cas mere lambswool al aca sil and linen o cra lu ur garmen s. E er Magee collection w e er fabric garmen or accessor is ins ired b e i id landsca e of onegal w ere Magee was firs founded and designed o re ec e famil -run business distincti e eri age wi a con em orar wis . Magee a e s eciall cons ruc ed a uni ue design e clusi e o As ford as le a can be found incor ora ed in o finel cra ed scar es and ac e s. 76

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Galway Woollen Market

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he Galway Hooker is a raditional wooden sailing essel a s uni ue o e area. T eir distincti e s ar blac wooden bowed ull and single mas ing a russe mainsail and foresails are designed o ra erse e urbulen seas o of reland s es coas . ons ruc ed from oa and larc eir bulging ulls are designed o ride o er wa es w ile eir narrow fis -li e rears ma e em e fas es and mos agile ocean-going cargo essel. T e were ac uall used as bo fis ing essels and o ferr cargo be ween alwa a and e islands. a able of carr ing u o ons eir ou ward ourne saw em loaded wi urf manure seaweed or li es oc and eir re urn auling a cargo of limes one from e islands. ea er roofing e sails agains e inclemen elemen s wi

a membrane of bu er and ar ga e e sails eir e raordinar colour. A i s eig a ee of alwa Hoo ers were wor ing ou of laddag . T e onse of e rea amine and e e en s a followed decima ed bo e ee and e local o ulation. T is was a ragic eriod of ris is or a le dee scars on e locali from w ic e ee ne er reco ered. More ambiguous is e is or of e name. Al oug uncer ain ere are s rong indications a i is ei er a deri ati e of a medie al boa nown as a Hol er or a i came from e oo and line of e fis ermen w o manned e boa s. T e Hoo er ourne ed on w en ris emigran s eeing e famine se led in os on and used eir s ills o build similar boa s ese were nown as os on Hoo ers or collo uiall as Padd boa s. T e las of e wor ing alwa Hoo ers disa eared in e s. Howe er a resurgen in eres in em as sailing boa s means a e are still buil locall b s illed

cra s eo le. T e boa s are used mainl for leasure and fall in o four si e ranges from e d M r w ic is from - m in leng o e ea d leoi eog and e diminuti e P c n. ince e ruinni na m d ga ering of e boa s rega a be ween in ara and onnemara as been eld e er Augus . T e timing of i s founding s or l a er e las alwa Hoo ers ad ceased wor ing was for ui ous as e raditional cra s of e s illed boa and sail-ma ers were sa ed and could be assed on o fu ure generations. O er e course of e festi al u o alwa Hoo ers ga er and race in four classes according o si e. T is er a mos eric and cul urall ric festi al a rac s sean n s singers and raditional ris musicians w o erform in e local ubs. f i coincides wi our ri i would ro ide a uni ue and memorable insig in o local cul ure. Toda ou can also a e a alwa Hoo er leasure cruise wi e erienced sailing crew in ounds one onnemara. J ust make sure you dress for the un redic able wea er

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T e ristine wa ers of reland s A lantic coas and e surrounding cli s and moun ains eem wi wildlife bo residen and migra or . T e ocean o e Ma o coas is ome o dol ins or oises and w ales w ile nearb all cro ational Par one of e few remaining bog blan e abi a s in Euro e ro ides a safe a en for m riad lan and animal forms.

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Marine Life Almost one third of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s species of whales, dol ins and or oises collecti el nown as ce aceans a e been recorded in ris wa ers. n e ris go ernmen declared ris wa ers a w ale and dol in sanc uar e firs of i s ind in Euro e and e ild A lantic a is a e er ear of some of e bes laces o see ese beautiful crea ures. Of e ce acean s ecies a a e been recorded in reland a e been seen along e ild A lantic a and eig can be considered ei er common or occasional isi ors and in e rig wea er wi a li le luc ma be iewed along e rou e. T ere are a number of c ar er com anies w o organise w ale dol in and s ar wa c ing ours locall . e aceans end o refer wild and ristine abi a s and ris w ales and dol ins are no di eren . T e ric and di erse wa ers ro ide bo ear-round sanc uar for some s ecies and a seasonal refuge for o ers migrating roug ris wa ers. T ese range in si e from e small arbour or oise o e lane s second larges animal e glorious gian fin w ale. T e eig s ecies mos li el o be encoun ered are e arbour or oise common dol in bo lenose dol in isso s dol in iller w ale min e w ale um bac w ale and fin w ale.

H ARB OU R PO RPO ISE

T e mos wides read s ecies of or oise in ris wa ers e are largel associa ed wi continen al s elf wa ers and are regularl seen in s allow ba s es uaries and tidal c annels. een less be ween Marc and une w en e mo e fur er o s ore o cal e e a ear fre uen l o eadlands on e sou and wes coas from une o e ember.

C OMMON DOLPH

Hig l la ful and ocal ese s or -bea ed dol ins ra el in erds and are o en seen wi o er s ecies including alongside large w ales. T e are nown o swim alongside boa s and s i s. T e breac e surface and can be seen ursuing s oals of erring and s ra . O en s o ed around e Aran slands.

B OTTLENOSE DOLPH

T e mos widel nown s ecies e ra el in small grou s and are er acti e close o e surface of e wa er wi u o a ird of eir bod a earing abo e e surface w en e swim slowl . T e o en um clear of e wa er - times er minu e w en ra elling a s eed. T e e been seen erforming ui e acrobatic fea s including s inning and urning during um s and surfing brea ers

RISSOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; S DOLPH

T ese a e a relati el large bod and are abou fee long and a e a brown-gre dorsal side and a cream en ral side. T e feed noc urnall almos e clusi el on s uid. T e re sociable animals ra elling wi o er ce aceans and e can been seen surfing in e wa e of gre w ales.

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K ILLER WH ALE

Easil identifiable b eir distincti e blac bodies wi obli ue w i e mar ings iller w ales or orcas ra el in famil grou s nown as ods. T e are a e reda ors w o feed on fis and o er marine mammals suc as seals bu e a e no reda ors emsel es. Measuring u o eig me res in leng e a erage lifes an of a iller w ale in e wild is ears for females and ears for males e oldes recorded female li ed o be .

MINK E WH ALE

T e smalles w ale in ris wa ers e Min e is distincti e wi a s ar l oin ed snou and no ob ious blow. T e are usuall seen alone or in small grou s of wo or ree. T eir die is e mos aried and includes ca elin sand eel erring cod and s uid. Mos fre uen l s o ed o e wes coas be ween Ma and Oc ober.

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een all ear round in reland e sig tings ea from Augus roug o ecember. udies a e de ec ed w ales singing o e wes ern coas w ic ma be roof a is is eir migration corridor. Male w ales roduce com le s ruc ured songs o a rac a ma e. T is energetic s ecies of w ale can ra el a u o m er our and as i re ares for a dee di e onl e ail is isible abo e wa er.

FIN WH ALE

T is is e second larges mammal a er e blue w ale measuring be ween and me res w en full grown and weig ing u o onnes. s slender bod allows i o ra el a s eeds u o m . T e fin w ale is a fil er feeder consuming small sc ooling fis s uid and crus aceans. s onl reda or is e iller w ale.

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IVY-LEAVED BELLFLOWER T e i -lea ed bell ower a lenbergia ederacea as small ale-blue eined bell-s a ed owers and i s lea es a e e same s a e as i lea es. T is ower is ui e rare across reland and is onl found in oun Ma o along e ri erban s of e ational Par .

Ballycroy National Park all cro ational Par is one of e las in ac acti e blan e bog s s ems in reland and es ern Euro e an im or an scientific and scenic fea ure of e ris landsca e. Along wi is e Par olds a arie of im or an abi a s and s ecies including al ine ea u land grassland ea and la es and ri er ca c men s. reenland w i efron ed geese golden lo er red grouse and o ers are us some of e im or an fauna found wi in e Par . ur er still e land i self is a designa ed conser ation area w ere rare and im or an s ecies and abi a s are ro ec ed b legislation.

Habitats T ere is a di ersi of abi a s wi in e ational Par . On e ig es ea lie e arr al ine ea is found. O er abi a s include u land grassland we and dr ea la es and e Owendu and Tarsag aun ri ers a ow in o e sea nor wes of all cro . Howe er wi as muc as mm of rainfall er ear e redominan abi a is e acti e A lantic blan e bog w ic co ers muc of e Par area.

SUNDEW AND BUTTERWORT undew and bu erwor are insecti orous lan s a a e ada ed o e nu rien oor bog en ironmen b ra ing and digesting insec s caug on eir lea es.

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A arie of in eresting lan s are found wi in e bog abi a . T ese include s agnum mosses blac bog rus ur le-moor grass bog co on deer-grass cross-lea ed ea bell ea er w i e-bea ed sedge bog as odel bog m r le orc ids lousewor mil wor lic ens sundew and bu erwor . T e la e margins su or wa er lobelia i ewor common s i e-rus and bulbous rus . are al ine lan s suc as ur le sa ifrage al ine meadow rue leas willow and sti sedge more commonl found a alti ude in colder areas of Euro e a e been found in e moun ains of e ational Par .

BOGBEAN T e blan e bog con ains an e ensi e mosaic of bog ools w ic are im or an abi a s for bogbean.

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Mammal species found in the Park include the fox, badger, mountain are o er feral American min pygmy shrew and bat species including the most common bat found in Ireland, the pipestrelle. on-nati e red deer w ic were introduced in the locality of Bellacorick in recent years, can now be found on the margins of the Park. Pine marten are present in the conifer lan ations on e boundar of the Park.

P Y G MY SH REW Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s smallest mammal, the pygmy shrew was brought here se eral ousand ears ago from ri ain b earl uman se lers. T is tin crea ure weig s around g and munc es . times i s own body weight in bugs and spiders e er da wi i s red-ti ed ee . T e red ti s are caused b iron de osi s w ic gi e em ro ection from wear and ear.

IRISH MOU NTAIN H ARE T is is one of e oldes indigenous s ecies of mammal in reland and is a protected species. It has a reddish-brown coat and pure white tail. Howe er unli e eir candina ian relati es e don grow a w i e win er coa . T eir na ural reda ors are fo es s oa s and birds of re . T e adul are s bounding gallo can reac m and eir wide se e es gi e em almos a -degree field of ision.

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T e ational Par su or s a arie of bird s ecies including dippers, common sandpipers, woodcock, dunlin, skylarks, meadow i i s ra ens ooded crows and whooper swans. Birds of prey found include kestrels and sparrowhawks, while rare species such as merlin and peregrine falcon are also resident. Hen harriers are win er isi ors. ed grouse are resident in the Park and rely on a mi of di eren eig s of ea er. Greenland white-fronted geese are win er isi ors from reenland from Oc ober until A ril. T e feed on e roo s of bog co on and w i ebeaked sedge found on q uaking

bog. olden lo er are common win er isi ors o reland bu onl a small o ulation breed in the summer on the upland areas of the west of Ireland including all cro ational Par . PE REG RINE FALC ON T e s or oo ed bill and compact, powerful body of the peregrine falcon combined wi a ing s eed of m ph make this the fastest animal in the world and a formidable predator. It swoops from high abo e i s in ended re o en birds in ig e s eed of e im ac and i s claws deli ering e final blow.

RED G ROU SE A distincti e red as on e ead of is lum ground bird is isible on e male in mating season. Found mainly in bogs and upland sites where there is ea er moorland eir numbers a e been declining in recen ears. T e build eir nes s on e ground. s rare o see em in ig unless us ed b reda ors bu e can a e o wi e losi e s eed. dmission to allycroy a onal ark is ree and access is ia the isitor centre

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T e Owendu and Tarsag aun ri ers are renowned for salmon and sea rou w ile e ri ers and la es con ain brown rou . O ers feed in e ri ers on eels and salmon and can be occasionall seen on e blan e bog among bog ools. T e bog ools are an im or an abi a for muc of e in er ebra e life in e Par . T e reda or lar al s ages of dragon ies and damsel ies feed on wa erborne insec s before me amor osing in o winged adul dragon ies and damsel ies. T ese colourful and distincti e insec s are good indica ors of e di ersi of e Par s ecos s em.

WILD SALMON ris A lantic salmon s end eir u enile ears in ri ers before migrating o e sea o ma ure. en e are read o s awn e re urn o eir ri er of origin. T e can loca e eir destination using e Ear s magnetic field and b de ecting e eromones of o er salmon from a ri er. T eir abili o lea o er weirs wa erfalls and o er obs acles w ile swimming u s ream ma es is ourne a isual s ec acle.

OTTER T e ris o er o ulation is relati el s able con rar o e s ee decline seen in o er Euro ean coun ries. arel s o ed in e wild ese largel noc urnal animals in abi ri ers and s reams feeding on salmon rou eel and sometimes frogs and cra fis . T e remain in eir ol during e da emerging a dus o un . T e use eir long w is ers o de ec re in e dar .

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acinating is ories unfold as ou wal roug e immacula el main ained grand saloons a e o e e grandeur of times as and e well ended e grounds of ese es a es. Among e man a are wor of a isi ree s and ou : WESTPORT HOUSE was buil in b olonel o n rowne and is wife Maud ur e race O Malle s grea -grea -granddaug er. rom e momen ou s e in o e ron Hall wi i s brea a ing barrel- aul ed ceiling and so rose-coloured ues e magni ude of e ome s is orical and arc i ec ural significance becomes clear. E lore ears of ris eri age and a magnificen collection of famil or rai s and local landsca es b artis s suc as ames Ar ur O onnor alon arre ibson O ie roo s and a er . T e grounds surrounding es or House are an eclectic fusion of na ural wonders arc i ec ural grandeur and fascinating anti uities. T e as e anse of lew a e A lantic Ocean and reland s ol moun ain roag Pa ric in e dis ance ro ide an id llic bac dro o e es a e s umbling wa erfalls erraces romenades and lo ancien oa s. KYLEMORE ABBEY as a is or a is rul remar able. T e fa e of i s occu an s from momen s of romance and a iness o sadness and courage a e all combined o crea e a fascinating is or s anning o er ears. T e abbe s ar ed life as lemore as le e ome of Mi c ell Henr a weal doc or from ondon. He mo ed o reland and became a olitician becoming an MP for oun alwa from o . esigned b ames ran lin uller aided b ss er ober s cons ruction of e cas le began in and oo four ears o com le e. T e cas le

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was sold o e u e and uc ess of Manc es er in w o resided ere for se eral ears before being forced o sell e ouse and grounds because of gambling deb s. T e Abbe is ome o a communi of nuns of e enedictine Order w o came ere in a er eir abbe in res elgium was des ro ed in orld ar . T e enedictine ommuni o ened a world-renowned boarding sc ool for girls and began res oring e Abbe o ic c urc and ic orian walled garden o eir former glor . ou can now en o woodland and la es ore wal s a will a e ou on a beautiful ourne roug e -acre es a e. THE CĂ&#x2030;IDE FIELDS in nor Ma o are e world s mos ancien field s s ems o er fi e and a alf millennia old. T is uni ue eoli ic landsca e as c anged our erce tion of our one Age ances ors. T e remains of s one field walls ouses and megali ic ombs are reser ed benea a blan e of ea o er se eral s uare miles. T e ell a s or of e e er da li es of a farming eo le eir organised socie eir ig l de elo ed s iri ual beliefs and eir s ruggle agains a c anging en ironmen be ond eir con rol. isco ered in e s b a local eac er Pa ric aulfield i wasn until ears la er a is son r eamus aulfield an arc aeologis unders ood e significance of e si e. esearc and e loration unco ered e idence of a eaceful communi w o were farming and wor ing collaborati el o crea e field s s ems erc ed on e cli s edge. E en uall a isi ors cen re was buil w ic ro ides insig s in o e wa of life ere fi e millennia ago. incor ora es a anoramic iewing la orm wi dramatic iews of e land and seasca e. uided wal s gi e isi ors e c ance o robe e idden walls for emsel es.

Man isi ors o reland come because e a e a famil connection recen or dis an and e re curious o find ou more abou eir roo s. To ge s ar ed go bac roug e records in our own coun r o identif our emigran ances ors and find names a ro ima e da es of bir aris or coun of origin religious denomination names of ances or s aren s name of ances or s s ouse and e da e and lace of marriage as ese will all ro e aluable on our searc . ecords o c ec include bir dea and marriage certifica es census re urns ci direc ories c urc records gra es one inscri tions news a er obi uaries wills na uralisation a ers and assenger lis s. ational re osi ories of ma erial are a ailable o ose w o wis o race eir ances ors and genealog cen res are loca ed around e coun r wi s a w o will assis ou on our ourne . T e ational Arc i es loca ed in ublin Tel: is an ideal s arting oin due o i s genealog ser ice. O era ed b e Association of Professional enealogis s in reland AP is ser ice is ro ided free of c arge o ersonal callers and e can ad ise ou on w ere o go and ow o use rele an records. Also in ublin and wi man uni ue and original sources e ational ibrar on ildare ree Tel: as a genealog room w ere ou can access online resources and ge ad ice. og on o www.nli.ie o learn more.

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N N A N Ó Braoná in Sorrow

D O Y L E ub g aill Dark Stranger

K E L LY eallaig Strife

M C C A RT H Y Mac Carthaigh Loving

B Y RN E Ó Broin Raven

G A L L A GH E R allcob air oreign el

M U RPH Y Ó Murchadha Sea warrior

D O H E RT Y Ó Dochartaigh Hur ul

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K E N N E D Y Ó Cinné ide gl ead elme headed LY N C H Ó Loinsigh Seafarer

M U RRA Y Ó Muireadhaigh ord mas er

O ’ BRI E N Ó Briain Descendant of Brian (Boru)

O ’ RE I L L Y ag allaig ociable ribe

RY A N Maoilriain i le ing

O ’C O N N O R Ó Conchobhair Lover of hounds

O ’ SU L L I V A N ileab ain Haw -e ed Onee ed

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reland is famed e world o er for e uali of i s food e seafood from i s ristine ri ers and oceans e fertile land a ields abundan cro s and green as ures w ere grassfed erds of ca le and s ee are raised. Artisan roducers a e is boun o ano er le el using raditional ec ni ues care and a ention o roduce food and drin wi a direc connection o e region of roduction ma ing i com le el uni ue. T ese inde enden roducers are do ed roug ou e coun r ma ing or roducing eir goods in small ba c es w ic are sold roug local s ores and a framers mar e s. Man of em su l local res auran s a are increasingl een o s owcase ingredien s wi a local ro enance in eir dis es. Here we sam le a small slection of w a e region as o o er.

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Dooncastle O ysters, founded in 2006, is located in Connemara, Co Galway. T eir o s ers are finis ed o in grade A waters in Galway Bay and shipped to locations across reland. T e success of Dooncastle O ysters and their uniq ue a our is credi ed o owner o n ard w o nur ures is fa oured ris dish from nursery to market. While is roduce as ro ed a i wi res aura eurs along e ild A lantic a o n is de ermined o ee is o eration small o ensure a e can continue o focus on e ig uali taste his oysters are now known for.

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The Burren Smokehouse is a family-run business se u in b irgi a and Pe er urtin. A er researc ing smo ing raditions in reland and weden e idea of e mo e ouse was born and since en e air a e ransformed e business in o an in ernational o eration. rigi a and Pe er are nown for roducing an e ansi e range of roduc s a includes rainbow rou and mac erel owe er i s eir organic smo ed salmon a e are famous for. T e urren mo e ouse salmon comes bo o and cold smo ed and e entire smo ing rocess from the moment the salmon arrives at the smokehouse, is meticulousl o erseen b mas er smo er Peadar eill . T e em era ure ne er rises abo e during e smo ing and raditional oa s a ings are used o gi e e salmon a distincti e a our.

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Paul Henry RHA (1876-1958) A Connemara Village c.1934-6 Oil on board, 35 x 40cm (14 x 15¾”) Signed Provenance: John A. Costello, Taoiseach 1948-1951 and 1954-1957 thence by descent. Sold for €119,000

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IRELAND HAS LONG BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH PLACES OF RELIGIOUS PILGRIMAGE. CROAGH PATRICK ACTUALLY PRE-DATES IRISH CHRISTIANITY AND HAS BEEN A SITE OF PILGRIMAGE FOR MORE THAN 2000 YEARS. WORDS: DR PATRICK CLAFFEY PHOTOGRAPHY: TOMASZ SZUSTEK & TOM BERESKA

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND PHOTOGRAPHERS: T e au or r Pa ric la e is allace Ad unc Assis an Professor a e e ar men for e ud of eligions and T eolog Trini ollege ublin and a ries . His areas of in eres are African and Asian ristiani and e religions of ou eas Asia. P o ogra ers Tom eres a and Tomas us e were bo born in Poland bu now li e in reland. T e are co-founders of freelance o o ournalism agenc s ec o. T e e cer and images fea ured ere are from Atlantic Tabor: The Pilgrims of Croagh Patrick; T e i e Press . .

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