Bread and butter pudding

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Ashford Castle's bread and butter pudding

A delicious tempting dessert from Ashford Castle.

Sean Kelly

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Meet the supplier: Kelly's Butchers

We are proud to serve this delicious local produce 'seasoned by nature'.

Valentine's cocktail

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Our romantic cocktail recipe

Celebrate this Valentine's Day with a specially crafted cocktail for your loved one from the Ashford Estate.

Table setting at Cullens at The Cottage, Ashford Castle

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From the Estate to the table

We learn what is growing in our gardens and polytunnels across the Ashford Estate.

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The rise of the micro wedding

Micro weddings became a popular trend in 2019 and are the perfect way to celebrate with loved ones.

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Jonathan Keane's feather blade beef

For your next roast dinner, re-create The Lodge's exquisite feather blade beef at home.

Cookie ice cream sandwich from Cullen's at the Cottage

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Cullen’s at Home: Chocolate ice-cream sandwich

Come rain, hail or shine it’s always a good time for chocolate chip cookie ice-cream sandwich. Even better when it’s all homemade.

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Red Carnation Hotels’ best hotels for pets

Four-legged companions are welcome at our exceptional pet-friendly hotels.

Guide Frank fishing on Lough Corrib

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Discover life as a Ghillie

Frank Costello, our experienced Ghillie, has been living by Lough Corrib his entire life.

Jonathan Keane, Executive Head Chef

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The ultimate Vegetarian recipes

Utilise your veg and create satisfying meat-free meals for the whole family.

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Ashford Castle's signature dish

Executive Chef Philippe Farineau shares his signature recipe for Wild Lobster, one of our favourite dishes on the menu in the George V Dining Room.

Picture of the Living Wall at The Rubens at the Palace Hotel

Sustainability

Our top five sustainable initiatives

From eliminating single-use plastics to promoting sustainable local partnerships, here we illustrate our ethical initiatives.

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