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Cottage to rent for self isolation
21.03 2020
The advice from all of the medical experts at the moment is to self-isolate, to avoid becoming infected with the coronavirus and to avoid spreading it. This, simply put, means staying home.
But for many that is not so easy. If you are a healthcare worker or someone working in other essential services, you may want to isolate yourself from the people with whom you share a home.
If you suffer from an underlying illness, you...
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The advice from all of the medical experts at the moment is to self-isolate, to avoid becoming infected with the coronavirus and to avoid spreading it. This, simply put, means staying home. But for many that is not so easy. If you are a healthcare worker or someone working in other essential services, you may want to isolate yourself from the people with whom you share a home. If you suffer from an underlying illness, you...
Read moreHome Smoking and Preserving with Steven Lamb from River Cottage
17.11 2019
Saturday 25th April, 2020
€215, includes Lunch, notes, snacks and goodie bag.
Quite simply, one of the best food tutors there is returns to Croan Cottages, from his usual haunt at River Cottage.
We are delighted to host Steven Lamb as he helps us explore the techniques originally used to save food, now used to enhance some of the finest flavours in it.
Most of these skills have been lost for all but the most dedicated fans of...
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Saturday 25th April, 2020 €215, includes Lunch, notes, snacks and goodie bag. Quite simply, one of the best food tutors there is returns to Croan Cottages, from his usual haunt at River Cottage. We are delighted to host Steven Lamb as he helps us explore the techniques originally used to save food, now used to enhance some of the finest flavours in it. Most of these skills have been lost for all but the most dedicated fans of...
Read moreIntroduction to Smallholding Course
02.06 2018
Details
Date: Saturday 11th April Saturday 9th May, 2020
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Cost for this course is from just €145 including lunch and refreshments.
Saturday 11th April, 2020
Day Course Only €145.00 EURDay Course & 1 Night Accommodation p/p €195.00 EUR
Saturday 9th May, 2020
Day Course Only €145.00 EURDay Course & 1 Night Accommodation p/p €195.00 EUR
This introduction to Smallholding course will cover the skills and techniques needed for those who dream of establishing or expanding their smallholding.
Residential...
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Details Date: Saturday 11th April Saturday 9th May, 2020 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Cost for this course is from just €145 including lunch and refreshments. Saturday 11th April, 2020 Day Course Only €145.00 EURDay Course & 1 Night Accommodation p/p €195.00 EUR Saturday 9th May, 2020 Day Course Only €145.00 EURDay Course & 1 Night Accommodation p/p €195.00 EUR This introduction to Smallholding course will cover the skills and techniques needed for those who dream of establishing or expanding their smallholding. Residential...
Read moreIntroduction to Beekeeping
02.06 2018
Dates in 2020: 23rd May, 20th June, 18th July and 29th August 2020
Open to everyone interested in keeping honey bees, this one day Beekeeping Course is intended for beginners or for existing members to update their beekeeping skills.
Who should attend:
The Beginners Beekeeping Course is ideal for those who have had some previous experience with keeping bees and for those with no previous experience whatsoever.
When is the Course on?
This one day course runs on Saturday...
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Dates in 2020: 23rd May, 20th June, 18th July and 29th August 2020 Open to everyone interested in keeping honey bees, this one day Beekeeping Course is intended for beginners or for existing members to update their beekeeping skills. Who should attend: The Beginners Beekeeping Course is ideal for those who have had some previous experience with keeping bees and for those with no previous experience whatsoever. When is the Course on? This one day course runs on Saturday...
Read moreWine Tasting in Kilkenny
28.02 2018
Great fun for a Hen Party or a group of Friends, a Wine Tasting or Wine Appreciation class are one of the most popular activities at Croan Cottages.
Each wine Appreciation class generally runs for 1.5 – 2 hours and is more about learning how to evaluate and appreciate ANY wine, rather than learning about a particular grape of brand.
Everyone gets to take home wine and tasting skills and knowledge that they can use to...
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Great fun for a Hen Party or a group of Friends, a Wine Tasting or Wine Appreciation class are one of the most popular activities at Croan Cottages. Each wine Appreciation class generally runs for 1.5 – 2 hours and is more about learning how to evaluate and appreciate ANY wine, rather than learning about a particular grape of brand. Everyone gets to take home wine and tasting skills and knowledge that they can use to...
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