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FarmhouseofYear_Coolanowle-webJimmy and Bernadine Mulhall of Coolanowle Country House – Ballickmoyler, Co Laois have added to their already impressive list of awards by winning the Georgina Campbell Farmhouse of the year award for 2012.

Jimmy and Bernadine have worked with Laois Partnership (Laois LEADER) over the years to diversify their farm and to develop the Coolanowle Organic Brand.

Coolanowle Country House combines an organic farm, B&B (with hotel-standard rooms – and self catering accommodation ), meals based on their own meats, fruit and vegetables, online produce sales and holistic treatments.

A recent  addition to the wider farm enterprise is a farm shop which opened in late 2010. The farm shop is, in many ways, the final piece in the jigsaw and Coolanowle Organics is now able to offer quality assurance through all stages of the life cycle of their products; literally from farm to fork.

youtubelogo_2To view a short video clip telling the story of Coolanowle’s relationship with Laois Partnership, click here……

Posted by Mark on December 13, 2011 at 2:26 pm under General News.
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coolanowlecopyLocal and organic are the two main buzzwords in food today.  And both of these elements combine in a wonderful event to take place on Sunday 11th  September.

Coolanowle Organic Farm and Guesthouse, in conjunction with Bord Bia, is hosting a lively family food event on Sept 11th to kick start National Organic Week. It includes a farmers market hosting an array of local food producers and businesses as well as a fantastic line up of food workshops such as cheese making, butter making, sausage making and bread making as well as cookery demonstrations.

For those aspiring horticulturists there will be workshops given by gardening expert Andrew Farrelly of Ballintubbert Gardens on creating your own edible garden as well as advice on maintaining a meadow garden. Guests will also have the opportunity to avail of a guided farm walk.

For the kids fun entertainment is guaranteed! There will be a pet farm present along with pony rides, face painting, a teddy bears picnic, a treasure hunt and lots of other fun games and activities around the idyllic woodland gardens and lakes on Coolanowle Farm.

Guaranteed to keep hunger at bay, Coolanowle Organics will be there to tantalise your taste buds with their Organic Steak Sandwiches, Burgers, Sausages and Chunky Fries.

Entry is free, so come on down and join us for what’s guaranteed to be a great family day out!

For more details, click here……..

Posted by Mark on September 5, 2011 at 4:32 pm under General News.
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Local and organic are the two main buzzwords in food today.  And both of these elements combine in a wonderful event to take place in September.  Coolanowle Organic Farm and Guesthouse is hosting an Organic Food  Fayre on the weekend of Sept 11th and 12th, to kick start National Organic Week.

Jimmy and Bernadine Mulhall, owners of Coolanowle house and farm, are Good Food Ireland members, also approved by the Bridgestone Guide and Georgina Campbell guide.  Several years ago, they chose the organic way of life, and now supply their meats direct to the public through a mobile butcher’s shop, at various farmer’s market in the region.  During the weekend, they will celebrate the launch of their new farm shop on site, and the production unit where handmade burgers and sausages are created.

The Mulhall’s look forward to welcoming visitors to their farm, for this programme of food activities and fun.   Full programme of events available shortly.    Contact Bernadine Mulhall at Coolanowle House on 059 8625176.

Posted by Mark on August 16, 2010 at 4:06 pm under General News.
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