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Plan Your Trip

12 Great Ways to Use Your Gift Voucher from Ireland’s Blue Book


The Blue Book contains beautiful country houses, hotels and restaurants all across Ireland, many set in idyllic scenic surroundings in some of the more rugged and isolated parts of this beautiful island.

Spa

4 Hotels with Outdoor Hot Tubs


Are these the most serene hot tubs in Ireland?

Weddings

Five reasons why Ireland's Blue Book Gift Vouchers make the perfect wedding gift


Here are five reasons why Ireland's Blue Book gift vouchers make the perfect wedding gift:

Activities

Golf in Northern Ireland


Places to stay while golfing in Northern Ireland

Gardens

4 Glorious Gardens from Ireland's Blue Book


A garden is a beautiful way to reflect the story of a building. Across the island of Ireland there are Blue Book destinations with magnificent gardens that each reflect their own unique history. The incredible gardens that surround these houses, hotels and manors are enjoyed by guests and gardening enthusiasts alike, making them an ideal escape for those who want to enjoy the treasures and delights of a spectacular garden.

Food and Drink

Sparkling Afternoon Tea


6 Sparkling Afternoon Teas around the Island of Ireland

Recipes

7 Traditional Irish Recipes


Traditional Irish recipes from our country houses

Wild Atlantic Way

Discover Dreamy Retreats Along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way: 16 Enchanting Escapes


Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way stretches from the Northern Headlands to the Surf Coast, and is famous for its sweeping coastlines, towering sea cliffs, and diverse landscapes.

Recipes

5 Sumptuous Spring Lamb Recipes from Ireland's Blue Book


Three delicious spring lamb recipes for Easter from the chefs of Ireland's Blue Book

Wild Atlantic Way

6 Things to do in Kerry


Things to do and places to see in Kerry

History

Heritage and History - Clare Island Lighthouse


Islanders are exceptionally proud of their rich heritage and history. Glimpses of Clare Island’s intriguing past are evident at every turn; across the island there are traces of past generations everywhere.

Plan Your Trip

10 Stunning Places to See in Sligo


Things to do and places to see in Sligo

Plan Your Trip

7 Lovely Places to Visit in Limerick


Things to do and places to see in Limerick

Spa

11 Indulgent Spas


Relax, Renew and Revitalize at these indulgent spas of Ireland's Blue Book

Activities

The Top 10 Golf Courses in Ireland


Ireland, with its lush green landscapes and dramatic coastal cliffs, is a golfer's paradise. The country boasts an array of golf courses that not only challenge players' skills but also offer stunning natural beauty. From rugged links courses to scenic parklands, Ireland has it all. In this post, we'll take you on a journey through the top 10 best golf courses Ireland has to offer.

Wild Atlantic Way

8 of Ireland's Wonderful Greenways


Things to do and places to see along Ireland's Greenways

Plan Your Trip

8 Things to do on the coast of Northern Ireland


Things to do on Northern Ireland's coast

Recipes

8 Delicious Cocktails for Your Next Date Night


8 Delicious Cocktails for Your Next Date Night

Romance

Relax Among the Trees at The New Treetop Spa


Immerse yourself in nature in the new Treetop Spa at The Old Inn

Activities

Explore and more at Ballyfin Demesne


10 wonderfully luxurious things to do and see at Ballyfin Demesne

Ireland's Blue Book Family

The Legacy of Myrtle Allen – A Life Lived Through Food


The Legacy of Myrtle Allen – A Life Lived Through Food

History

The property was won in a card game - Currarevagh House


Currarevagh Country House, on the banks of Lough Corrib, in Co. Galway, has an interesting provenance of its own. The property was won in a card game by Hodgson’s great grandfather seven times back. The move came up aces when he went on to discover tin and copper in the area, making his fortune and putting two steamboats on the lake, the Lioness and the Tigress, to ply both goods and passengers. “They also did what people almost always do when they strike it rich, they razed the original house and rebuilt a bigger one, the current house,” said Hodgson.

Recipes

Kevin Dundon's Wild Forest Mushroom Chowder


A Wonderful Winter Warmer from Kevin Dundon of Dunbrody House - Wild Forest Mushroom Chowder

Ireland's Blue Book Family

10 Leading Ladies Behind Ireland’s Blue Book


Proprietors, CEOs, Managers, Chefs, Founders. Allow us to introduce you to a list of incredible women that make has brought Ireland’s Blue Book through nearly 49 years…

Spa

5 Fabulous Facials with Ireland’s Blue Book


Treat yourself to one of these revitalising facials available at some of our stunning Blue Book spas and treatment rooms.

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