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Considering booking with us? Check out our Trip Advisor Reviews:
" A quiet country house with a five star service" and "Wish we could have stayed longer" are the latests reviews.
Many thanks to our kind guests!
Antoinette.
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Good Monday Morning folks. Sun is shinging, birds singing, it is going to be a lovely day. A few events to share with you:
Womens River Ramble 26th May 2012
This event is taking place along the River Barrow and in the Blackstairs Mountains. Join us on a women’s charity walk through the stunning 18th century landscape along the grassy towpath next to the River ...See More
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The Borris Hay Festival is taking place at Borris House, Borris, Co. Carlow on the 9th June and Sunday 10th June 2012. more
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Hi all. Finally: summer is upon us!! 20-23C forecast for next weekend!
In other words, ideal for visiting all those beautiful gardens all around Dollardstown House.
Book now, go on, you know you want to!! :).
"General : Much warmer this week, with temperatures in the high teens and in the low twenties in places after midweek. Some good sunny spells at times too."
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Good morning all. Why not check out June Blake's Garden in neighbouring County Wicklow. Warning: you'll be tempted by the plant sales:). more
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Someone has sent us a Facebook Message this week that we did not receive. There might be something wrong so. Please bear with us an in the meantime send us an email on dollardstownhouse@hotmail.com instead, please. Thanks a mill. Andrew & Antoinette.
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Get your motor running! Morning all. It is nearly time for the Gordon Bennett Vintage Rally. This famous Race was held 1903 and is celebrate every first weekend of June by doing it all again. You can tour the route through Counties Laois, Kildare and Carlow yourself. Not into racing? It takes you along all the ancient monuments. like the Moone High Cross and The Rock of Dunamaise. Enjoy!
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For our Dutch guests we now have a webpage in Dutch too. We hebben nu ook een Nederlandstalige webpagina. Klik op de link om de Nederlandse tekst te lezen. Groetjes Antoinette.
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Good morning all! Gardens on our mind this months of May. Our direct neighbours to the West, Co. Laois, have launched a beautiful garden trail. Enjoy the pdf brochure.
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Céad míle fáilte - a hundred thousand welcomes to our new Facebook-fans from all over the world.
As Facebook-fan you are entitled to a 10% discount in 2012, one little condition: you need to book by contacting us through the CONTACT FORM (top right) so we can see you found us through facebook. We will see you in our "LIKE" list.
Thank you for helping us preserve this historic home for future generations. Happy booking!
Rgds Antoinette.
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Good morning. Open garden season everyone!! An abundance of pictures from our neighbours Burtown House and Gardens. Enjoy!!! more
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These lovely products from Roseacre Soaps in Co. Wexford have now found their way to our guest-rooms. A big thanks to Jill! more
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The garden season has opened folks! Good morning and check out this beauty!
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So far we've had the honour to welcome guests from Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, England, The Netherlands, Australia, USA and India. Expecting people from France this week.
Great to have international company!
Just a note to say thank you to all our guests so far- helping us to preserve an historic house for future generations.
Andrew & Antoinette.
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For three hundred years the town of Kildare was host to a house of crusader knights. Check out this blog for more: more
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Bank holiday weekends are synonimus with Russborough House and this weekend is no different. On Mon 7th May Russborough will provide a spectacular backdrop to a stunning collection of classic, vintage and veteran cars. Are you thinking of attending? more
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Spring is THE time to visit the National Stud with all the little foals around. more
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Spotted the first swallow this summer. Hope the good weather follows soon. Garden season has started anyhow, check out this link for over 300 gardens to visit on our Emerald Isle: http://www.gardensopen.ie more
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Duckett's Grove Country Fair May 6th from 12 - 5 p.m. Enjoy fun in the magical setting of Duckett's Grove. Features local artisan food and craft fair. more
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There nearly too many events on this weekend to choose from, between Trad Athy, The Dragon Boat Regatta and the Japanese Experience in The Japanese Gardens in Kildare town: http://irishnationalstud.ie
We still have availability fro Friday night and Sunday night all. more
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Good morning all. A few beautiful pix from our neighbours in Co. Wicklow to brighten us up this morning. more
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Lovely gardens on nicer days that today. I recognise Powerscourt, Kilruddery and Russborough, all easily reached from Dollardstown. Which ones would you like to visit this summer? more
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For those checking out their summer travel to Ireland, keep an eye on the special offers page of Aer Lingus. There might just be a great offer from where YOU are....
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Happy May Day everyone. The weather is more like November. Let's hope that means a good summer is coming. more
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Making plans for the bank holiday? Why not pop over to experience Trad Athy? May 4th to 7th. Four Days of Ceol agus Craic! We still have some availability for Sunday and monday night. See you in Athy all! Antoinette from Dollardstown House, Historic Country House Bed & Breakfast.
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Making plans for the bank holiday? Why not pop over to experience Trad Athy? May 4th to 7th. Four Days of Ceol agus Craic! We still have some availability for Sunday and monday night. See you in Athy all! Antoinette from Dollardstown House, Historic Country House Bed & Breakfast.
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Good morning all. Very nice page about our neighbours, County Wicklow. Speaking of gardens, Co. Wicklow is called the Garden of Ireland. Need we say more? more
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Morning all! May we introduce Pat Doyle! Pat loves his County Carlow and takes people on day-trips in his mini-bus. He has introduced me to gems like the Rathgall Stone Fort. He has kindly agreed to pick-up 4 or more guests from Dollardstown and take you places not seen by most visitors. Getting curious? Email Antoinette for more info: dollardstownhouse@hotmail.com.
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1 month(s) ago
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Apologies to anyone trying to reach us via email: hotmail seems to have technical difficulties. Please, bear with us, or message us through Facebook. Antoinette.
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Happy Monday all. Our 300 "LIKES" is a fact! The lucky 300rd person to "LIKE" us is Jimi Blake from Blessington. Congratulations and thank you Jimi! You will recieve a bottle of wine / or box of chocolates when checking in.
Thank you all, you are helping to preserve a historic building for future generation.
Antoinette.
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Irish Ferries have a great competition on: Facebook Fans we are giving away 5 trips over the next few weeks!
This week we are giving away a RETURN TRIP ON THE IRISH SEA FOR A CAR + 2. More below. Not bad in combination with our roof over your head for 10% discount for our Facebook-fans:). Good luck to all! Antoinette
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Good morning all. We are very close to 300 "LIKES". The lucky 300rd person to "LIKE" us, will recieve a bottle of wine / or box of chocolates when checking in.
Thank you all, you are helping to preserve a historic building for future generation.
Antoinette.
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PUNCHESTOWN GIVE-WAY: 2 have two free tickets for the Punchestown Festival 24th-28th of April for those who book two nights with us! Hurry, they'll go as fast the the racehorses! Call Antoinette on +353 87 7880169 or email dollardstownhouse@hotmail.com.
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Hunting Brook Gardens is open this sat and sun 11 am - 5.30.
Free class with Jimi each day at 2pm on woodland plants - no need to book
Delicious cakes served ! more
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Good morning all. This is a 360 view from Mount Leinster. Part of the Mount Leinster Heritage Drive. You can walk up further to the top for even more stunning views over what must be most of South-East Ireland. More in this brochure: http://76.12.5.152 more
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Céad míle fáilte - a hundred thousand welcomes to our new Facebook-fans from all over the world.
As Facebook-fan you are entitled to a 10% discount in 2012, one little condition: you need to book by contacting us through the CONTACT FORM (left) so we can see you found us through facebook. We will see you in our "LIKE" list. Happy booking!
Rgds Antoinette.
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Anyone in for a stroll in the nearby area? How about these two looped walks in Mullaghreelan Wood, only 5 mins down the road. It offers some lovely views of nearby Kilkea Castle from a hilltop rath from the bronze age.
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Doing anything fun on the May Bank Holiday? Trad Fest Athy brings 4 days of Irish music, gigs, workshops etc. Check out ww.clancysofathy.ie more
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How about this interesting event in Co. Carlow: more
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Attention all garden lovers: take at look at the walled Garden at Russborough House: more
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Can you picture yourself sitting here, having a glass of wine? That is what will happen if you are our 300 "LIKE" and check in. You will receive a free bottle of wine (or box of chocolates) when you check in.
Oh yeah, and don't forget you are entitled to 10% discount when you have "LIKED" us and use the contact form or message us through FB. Happy booking! Antoinette more
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Céad míle fáilte - a hundred thousand welcomes to our new Facebook-fans from all over the world. Thank you, you are helping to preserve a historic family home for future generations!
For those contemplating booking with us and getting their facebook-fan discount, one little condition: you need to book by contacting us through the CONTACT FORM or MESSAGE US so we can see you found us through facebook. We will see you in our "LIKE" list. Happy booking!
Rgds Antoinette
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