Laois Partnership

Jimmy 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.

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

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 11^th and 12^th, 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.