Ballynahinch Castle Blog, Page 13

It's a very exciting time for us here in the garden our vegetable planting is finally happening in the walled garden, this week we have planted Sweetcorn and a variety of Pumpkins, Squashs and courgettes. Over the course of the next week we will be planti...

Conditions for salmon fishing had been difficult prior the 5th of June, with salmon lying in the deep pools and never showing interest in any fly put over them. Thankfully the weather broke and within 24 hours of rain falling a 5lb grilse was landed by Ke...

A 6km stretch of the Connemara Greenway was officially launched on Monday 28th May. The completed section from Athry to Cloonbeg, which runs through the Ballynahinch estate, encompasses some wonderful views and sheltered wooded areas and is suitable for w...

After a final burst of cold weather, the signs of spring are beginning to break through in Connemara. Our walled garden restoration is entering an exciting stage with the planting of hundreds of trees and shrubs which include a mixture of evergreen a...

Head Chef, Pete Durkan, has shared his recipe for a fruity and flavoursome stuffing, perfect for your turkey this Christmas.Ingredients:150g butter2 large onions, finely diced500g fresh white bread crumbsZest of 1 unwaxed lemon150g dried cranberry100g dri...