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The quaint thatched cottage located in the grounds of Ashford Castle offers delicious food, in a cosy atmosphere, for a great price.

Western Lakes Cycling Club’s family fun cycle is happening on Sunday, June 17. Sign on at Cycling Centre, Kilmaine Rd, Ballinrobe at 11am, leaving the Cornmarket at 12pm. This is a 30km (18mile) round trip. Light refreshments in grounds of Ashford Castle where the family can relax in the beautiful surrounds and more refreshments upon return to the Cornmarket. All you need is your bicycle in good working order and your helmet, all children need to be accompanied by an adult.

An impressive line up of award-winning chefs is set to present a series of culinary masterclasses at the first national Foodie Forum, to be hosted by the Hotel School in GMIT, on February 2. Visitors to the event can expect food demonstrations from Bridgestone Chef of the Year 2011 Enda McEvoy of Aniar restaurant, RAI Chef of the Year Mickael Vilijanen of Gregans Castle, Stefan Matz of Ashford Castle, and many more high profile chefs.

An impressive line up of award-winning chefs is set to present a series of culinary masterclasses at the first national Foodie Forum, to be hosted by the Hotel School in GMIT, on February 2. Visitors to the event can expect food demonstrations from Bridgestone Chef of the Year 2011 Enda McEvoy of Aniar restaurant, RAI Chef of the Year Mickael Vilijanen of Gregans Castle, Stefan Matz of Ashford Castle, and many more high profile chefs.

Ashford Castle has introduced a new monthly Sunday lunch musical event.

A sweeping drive through woodland leads visitors to the world-class setting of Ashford Castle, situated on the shores of Lough Corrib. This five-star retreat is the ultimate go-to destination for all your Christmas treats, gifts, and celebrations. All you want for Christmas is now available at Ashford Castle.

Before the hustle and bustle of the festive season sets in, why not treat yourself to one of three new pamper packages created at Ashford Castle for busy men and women. Discover the prince or princess package designed for you.

As the chill sets in, escape for a magnificent Sunday lunch in the Ashford Castle’s George V Restaurant where you will enjoy sumptuous food while listening to your favourite musical melodies, in the company of resident entertainers, Annette Griffin and Brendan O’Byrne.

Will they, or won’t they – that’s the big question around Ballinrobe as the local GAA Club members have set themselves an enormous physical challenge.

In 1883, a sub-committee of the town commissioners reported on the sanitary conditions of the houses in this area. Some were occupied in tenements, others were held by single families. “In none of these houses is there any provision as to water closets, privies or drains which in itself is deplorable; but your committee feel it would be but ill discharging their duty if they stopped short at such an exposition and remain silent as to the absence of every feature which would recommend them as habitations for human beings. The poor can only hope for impoverished dwellings, but when a gentleman enters into commercial relations with them, and on a well intended profitable scale to himself .... he should not be exempted from the obligation of providing them with accommodation somewhat better than Indian wigwams.”