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Introduction to Beekeeping

Introduction to Beekeeping

Saturday 4th September, 2021 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 4th  September 2021 from 9.30 – 5pm. Cost The cost for...

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Wine Tasting in Kilkenny

Wine Tasting in Kilkenny

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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An Introduction to Croan on Community Radio

An Introduction to Croan on Community Radio

Every Friday evening Francis contributes to The Kitchen Garden show on Community Radio Kilkenny City. The show focuses on Food – growing, foraging and cooking. Inevitably the chat also turns to Nature every now and again. In February, Francis was asked to talk a little about life at Croan House and what inspired the move to the country. You can listen back to the show here. Kitchen Garden Feb 24

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Smallholders Gathering 2016

Smallholders Gathering 2016

The first Smallholder Gathering, in conjunction with @SmallholdersIRL & @SmallholdersUK was hosted by Croan Cottages at the 10th Savour Kilkenny Food Festival, 2016 We were delighted to host the inaugural UK & Ireland Smallholders Gathering at one of Ireland’s best known food festivals this October. This event brought together Smallholders from all over Ireland and the UK to meet, share their experiences and to learn from each other. Over the Savour Kilkenny weekend, there were 15...

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The Savour Kilkenny Smallholder Gathering 2016

The Savour Kilkenny Smallholder Gathering 2016

In conjunction with @SmallholdersIRL & @SmallholdersUK and hosted by Croan Cottages This year we are delighted to be working with Savour Kilkenny to host the inaugural Smallholders Gathering. This event aims to bring together people interested in the Smallholding life from all over Ireland and the UK. Over the Savour Kilkenny weekend at the end of October, there will be a number of workshops, demonstrations and discussions covering all aspects of living ‘the Good Life’. If you are considering a...

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