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A Legacy Of Quality
Many of Myrtle and Ivan Allen’s 6 children, 22 grandchildren and 39 great-grand-children inherited their genes for entrepreneurship, hard work and a genuine passion for food. In fact, multiple successful businesses have been built under the Ballymaloe brand by some of them.
While different in their own ways, each of these fantastic businesses has been built on the same focus on sustainable practices and supporting local providers, that Myrtle and Ivan dedicated their lives to.
Our Shops
No trip to Ballymaloe House is complete without a visit to our charming collection of Irish-made gifts, crafts, knitwear and kitchenware. As you browse them all, make sure to head towards the rear of the shop to find delicious light bites, homemade cakes hot teas and strong coffees in our beautiful café.
Located on the grounds of the hotel, this beautifully refurbished 17th-century farm building plays host to larger weddings, corporate events, yoga retreats, special celebrations, festivals and art exhibitions. While known for its rustic charm, it is actually filled with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and even a hydraulic stage.
Darina Allen’s world-renowned, multi-award-winning Ballymaloe Cookery School is located just 4km from the hotel. Sitting on 100 sprawling acres, it also includes an organic farm, some beautiful gardens and a shop selling fresh produce, baked goods, artisan cheese and meat.
Founded by Myrtle and Ivan Allen’s daughter Yasmin Hyde, Ballymaloe Foods produces award-winning and hugely popular sauces and relishes, including their famous Ballymaloe Original Relish. While they sell them to many countries around the world, at its heart, it is still a small family business.
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Our History
550 Years
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Learn about the people who helped turn a castle built in 1440 into the birthplace of modern Irish cuisine over 500 years later.
