Mary McGrath

21 May 2021 Red Carnation Family

The characters of the Castle: Mary McGrath

Meet Mary, a treasured member of our kitchen team for 33 years.

07 May 2021 Delicious dining

Meet the supplier: St Tola cheese

One of our longest-standing partners, made with goat’s milk at the foot of Mount Callan.

White woodruff

02 May 2021 Delicious dining

What’s growing on the Estate this May?

From cuckoo and hawthorn flowers to rhododendron used for herbal medicine.

Legend Chocolate

30 Apr 2021 Delicious dining

Creating the 'Legend'

Our Director of Chocolate and Patisserie Paula Stakelum shares how we create our signature pine oil chocolates.

Executive Chef Philippe Farineau standing in front of a window with a drape in the background

28 Apr 2021 Delicious dining

Vegan quinoa and oat galette

A healthier alternative to pancakes, enjoy this vegan option when you next brunch.

White asparagus

23 Apr 2021 Delicious dining

Drummond house asparagus recipe

This delicious recipe from our Executive Chef is served with black garlic, elder vinegar and foraged flowers.

19 Apr 2021 Delicious dining

What’s growing on the Estate this April?

From wild strawberries to beautiful flowers for our bee population.

Jarlath Toher

06 Apr 2021 Red Carnation Family

Meet the characters of the Castle: Jarlath Toher

Meet Jarlath Toher, our wonderful Front of House Porter who has been with the Castle for 32 years.

Easter Choux Bun

30 Mar 2021 Delicious dining

Paula Stakelum's chocolate choux bun

This Easter, impress friends and family with your very own chocolate choux buns.

29 Mar 2021 Red Carnation Family

Meet the characters of the Castle: Eleanor Browne

With 21 years of service at Ashford Castle, Eleanor Browne shares what has inspired her journey with us.

19 Mar 2021 Wellbeing

Your Ashford sanctuary

Create your own Ashford haven at home, with wonderful tips from our expert team, who are all waiting to welcome you back as soon as we are able to.

preparation of gin cocktail with grapefruit and berries

16 Mar 2021 Delicious dining

Create your signature cocktail with Noli Alngohuro

Expert bartender Noli Alngohuro helps you create your own drink that truly reflects your personality.

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