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Contemporary Challenges to Faith and Politics Castlecoote House lectures series 2 0 1 9 / 2 0 2 0 For the past four years, our Myth & History lecture series has been examining those primary texts which form the basis of European civilisation, namely Scripture and Liturgy: cult being the source of all culture. This year, we are taking a more radical look at contemporary culture and the challenges it poses from a consciously Christian perspective.

Congratulations to Paddy & Julia Foyle from The Quay House in Clifden, Co Galway who collected their César Award from the Good Hotel Guide in London last week. Well deserved award for two amazing hosts and their wonderful home in Co Galway.

As part of National Heritage Week, Paul Connolly will deliver a talk with full slide show on Saturday 24th August at 3pm in Castlecoote House, Co Roscommon. Castlecoote House and grounds will be open for Heritage Week, tea/coffee and home made savouries will be available for only €5.00.

2019 Championships in Co Carlow! The National Ploughing Championships will take place Tues 17th - Thurs 19th September 2019 in Ballintrane, Fenagh, Co Carlow and it will be a must attend event!

The opening words of each letter from every member of the Kennedy family as they wrote to Dorothy Tubridy, the woman who became their best friend in Ireland, who became as close as a sister to them, and who was a de facto ambassador to America for this country for over 50 years.

Wondering what is so special about staying in a luxurious Hidden Ireland Property? Here we will give 5 undeniable reasons for choosing to stay in our luxury Irish B&Bs or manor houses across Ireland!

What better way to delight your guests for your stag night or hen night as you plan those last night’s apart! We can work with you to arrange an event with daytime activities and night-time dining. We can arrange golf, sailing, hunting, shooting, fishing or simply pampering yourself at the house.

When you stay at Coolclogher House, you’ve chosen the ideal base for touring the Wild Atlantic Way. One of the world’s best-kept scenic secrets, the Wild Atlantic Way is also the world’s longest coastal driving route. This spectacular 2,500km adventure along Ireland’s west coast is a route that many visitors will choose.