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Wine Tasting in Kilkenny
Great fun for a Hen Party or a group of Friends, a Wine Tasting or Wine Appreciation class are one of the most popular activities at Croan Cottages.
Each wine Appreciation class generally runs for 1.5 – 2 hours and is more about learning how to evaluate and appreciate ANY wine, rather than learning about a particular grape of brand.
Everyone gets to take home wine and tasting skills and knowledge that they can use to...
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Great fun for a Hen Party or a group of Friends, a Wine Tasting or Wine Appreciation class are one of the most popular activities at Croan Cottages. Each wine Appreciation class generally runs for 1.5 – 2 hours and is more about learning how to evaluate and appreciate ANY wine, rather than learning about a particular grape of brand. Everyone gets to take home wine and tasting skills and knowledge that they can use to...
Read moreBeginners Beekeeping Course 2018
Open to everyone interested in keeping honey bees, this Beekeeping Course is intended for beginners or for existing members to update their beekeeping skills.
The instruction continues during the Summer with outdoor demonstrations at the club apiary in Lavistown, Co. Kilkenny.
Who should attend:
The Beginners Beekeeping Course is ideal for those who have had some previous experience with keeping bees and for those with no previous experience whatsoever.
Existing members of the Association will act as mentors to attendees...
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Open to everyone interested in keeping honey bees, this Beekeeping Course is intended for beginners or for existing members to update their beekeeping skills. The instruction continues during the Summer with outdoor demonstrations at the club apiary in Lavistown, Co. Kilkenny. Who should attend: The Beginners Beekeeping Course is ideal for those who have had some previous experience with keeping bees and for those with no previous experience whatsoever. Existing members of the Association will act as mentors to attendees...
Read moreReview Steven Lamb & Gill Meller October 2017
On two beautiful, bright, Autumn days a group of 14 eager cooks gathered at Croan to learn from Steven Lamb & Gill Meller.
The course outline was ambitious and packed.
We made cheese, cooked wild food, did some butchery, pickled and fermented food, made sauces and salads and, of course, had lots of good things to eat.
Each evening we gathered at Croan House were Gill and the team cooked up a delicious 3 course meal. Local...
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On two beautiful, bright, Autumn days a group of 14 eager cooks gathered at Croan to learn from Steven Lamb & Gill Meller. The course outline was ambitious and packed. We made cheese, cooked wild food, did some butchery, pickled and fermented food, made sauces and salads and, of course, had lots of good things to eat. Each evening we gathered at Croan House were Gill and the team cooked up a delicious 3 course meal. Local...
Read moreIntroduction to Smallholding Course 28 April
Details
Date: Sat 28th April, 2018
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Cost for this course is from just €135 including lunch and refreshments.
Booking Type
Day Course Only €135.00 EURDay Course & 1 Night Accommodation p/p €185.00 EUR
This introduction to Smallholding course will cover the skills and techniques needed for those who dream of establishing or expanding their smallholding.
Residential options are available.
The subjects covered on this residential Introduction to Smallholding course will include:
Sheep/Cattle/Pigs/Goats:
Regulations
Feeding
Housing
Diseases and treatments
Breeding
Beekeeping & honey
Veg gardening
Growing in...
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Details Date: Sat 28th April, 2018 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Cost for this course is from just €135 including lunch and refreshments. Booking Type Day Course Only €135.00 EURDay Course & 1 Night Accommodation p/p €185.00 EUR This introduction to Smallholding course will cover the skills and techniques needed for those who dream of establishing or expanding their smallholding. Residential options are available. The subjects covered on this residential Introduction to Smallholding course will include: Sheep/Cattle/Pigs/Goats: Regulations Feeding Housing Diseases and treatments Breeding Beekeeping & honey Veg gardening Growing in...
Read moreReview of Introduction to Butchery Course
The weather was bright and clear and the participants eager to get stuck in when we gathered to learn from 2 very skilled butchers and teachers!Declan Gilmore and John Griffin started the day with an introduction to the Butcher’s tools of the trade and we learned about their care and safe use.The lads also talked about the provenance of the animals to be butchered and how their diet and environment have an impact on...
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The weather was bright and clear and the participants eager to get stuck in when we gathered to learn from 2 very skilled butchers and teachers!Declan Gilmore and John Griffin started the day with an introduction to the Butcher’s tools of the trade and we learned about their care and safe use.The lads also talked about the provenance of the animals to be butchered and how their diet and environment have an impact on...
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