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Introduction to Butchery Course
Course Description
Every keen cook and small holder is interested in butchery. A basic knowledge of the terminology & skills involved is crucial to get the most from the meat you raise or buy.
The Butcher’s terminology can be daunting though and not many people have actually seen a carcass broken down into its various cuts.
Our practical Introduction to Butchery one-day course is led by award winning Butcher Jonathan Brown from Grogan & Brown in Kilkenny. The...
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Course Description Every keen cook and small holder is interested in butchery. A basic knowledge of the terminology & skills involved is crucial to get the most from the meat you raise or buy. The Butcher’s terminology can be daunting though and not many people have actually seen a carcass broken down into its various cuts. Our practical Introduction to Butchery one-day course is led by award winning Butcher Jonathan Brown from Grogan & Brown in Kilkenny. The...
Read moreAutumn Newsletter 2017
Holiday Homes in Kilkenny, Ireland
Autumn Newsletter 2017
IN THIS ISSUE
– River Cottage returns to Croan Cottages
– Croan Cottages at Festivals
– News on the Animals & new arrivals
– Croan Cottages in the Press
– A 10% discount for every reader!
Gift Vouchers
Our gift vouchers have proven to be very popular gifts.
If you know someone who might enjoy a break in beautiful Kilkenny, why not get them one for their birthday or anniversary.
The...
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Holiday Homes in Kilkenny, Ireland Autumn Newsletter 2017 IN THIS ISSUE – River Cottage returns to Croan Cottages – Croan Cottages at Festivals – News on the Animals & new arrivals – Croan Cottages in the Press – A 10% discount for every reader! Gift Vouchers Our gift vouchers have proven to be very popular gifts. If you know someone who might enjoy a break in beautiful Kilkenny, why not get them one for their birthday or anniversary. The...
Read moreChristmas 2016
Such lovely December weather we’re enjoying as we prepare for Christmas and 2017. It’s an ideal time to look back over the year we’re had and to look forward and plan for the coming season.
This year, for the first time, we brought home a clutch of beautiful bronze turkey chicks to raise for the festive season and it’s been an interesting experience. Of all the poultry we’ve raised, it must be said that the...
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Such lovely December weather we’re enjoying as we prepare for Christmas and 2017. It’s an ideal time to look back over the year we’re had and to look forward and plan for the coming season. This year, for the first time, we brought home a clutch of beautiful bronze turkey chicks to raise for the festive season and it’s been an interesting experience. Of all the poultry we’ve raised, it must be said that the...
Read moreCroan Cottages Summer 2016
Holiday Homes in Kilkenny, Ireland
Summer Newsletter 2016
Croan Cottages Summer 2016
The flowering of the cherry blossom is the most wonderful sight and a sure sign that Summer is on its way. Beautiful and fragrant but sadly shortlived, we’ve enjoyed almost four weeks of their pretty blossoms and delicate scent. Over the past few days, though they’ve begun to disappear in the warm breeze.
The first blossoms are also appearing on the apples, plums and...
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Holiday Homes in Kilkenny, Ireland Summer Newsletter 2016 Croan Cottages Summer 2016 The flowering of the cherry blossom is the most wonderful sight and a sure sign that Summer is on its way. Beautiful and fragrant but sadly shortlived, we’ve enjoyed almost four weeks of their pretty blossoms and delicate scent. Over the past few days, though they’ve begun to disappear in the warm breeze. The first blossoms are also appearing on the apples, plums and...
Read moreChristmas Newsletter 2015
Holiday Cottages in Kilkenny, Ireland
Christmas Newsletter 2015
IN THIS ISSUE
River Cottage comes to Croan Cottages!
A 3 day residential course with Steven Lamb and Gill Meller from River Cottage, April 15 – 17, 2016
– Some great new Courses at Croan for 2016
– We had some very special visitors in 2015
– Help us get a Teddy back home!
– News from the Gardens
– A Seasonal Recipe!
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Holiday Cottages in Kilkenny, Ireland Christmas Newsletter 2015 IN THIS ISSUE River Cottage comes to Croan Cottages! A 3 day residential course with Steven Lamb and Gill Meller from River Cottage, April 15 – 17, 2016 – Some great new Courses at Croan for 2016 – We had some very special visitors in 2015 – Help us get a Teddy back home! – News from the Gardens – A Seasonal Recipe! ...
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