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Located just a one-hour drive from Dublin on a stunning 280-acre farm, Ballyknocken House & Cookery School<\/a> is a true gem of County Wicklow, Ireland. Ballyknocken House is a charming Victorian farmhouse accommodation – and it\u2019s also the home of award-winning celebrity chef Catherine Fulvio. You can spend a relaxing weekend here, learning to cook at Catherine\u2019s Cookery School, or exploring the gorgeous surrounding region. And when you travel Ireland<\/a> with Trafalgar, you\u2019ll get to visit Ballyknocken, meet the Fulvio family, and enjoy a delicious Be My Guest dinner, lovingly made with home grown ingredients. Ready to pack your bags? First, get to know more about this wonderful farmhouse with these 7 amazing facts you never knew about Ballyknocken.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Ballyknocken is home to celebrity chef and award-winning food writer, Catherine Fulvio<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Born and raised at Ballyknocken, Catherine is founder of Ballyknocken House & Cookery School and the third generation of her family to live at the farmhouse. She\u2019s an incredibly accomplished chef, writer, and TV presenter, having been nominated for a Daytime Emmy for her roles as Outstanding Culinary Host on her US TV series \u201cA Taste of Ireland” and \u201cCatherine\u2019s Farmhouse Kitchen\u201d on Recipe TV. She\u2019s also an award-winning author of six cookbooks and is currently filming another series of Catherine\u2019s Farmhouse Kitchen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT: A Taste of Ireland with TV Chef Catherine Fulvio<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Ballyknocken House was built in the 1850s for a local landlord<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The beautiful 19th-century Victorian farmhouse was built for the Hetherington Family. Mr. Hetherington was the area agent (rent collector) for the major landlord at the time. In those days, a rent collector was a much more respectable job than that of a lowly farmer. While most tenant farmers lived in thatched cottages, the Hetherington Family were able to afford the bigger house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Hetherington family scored the bigger house, it did not mean they were more popular. In their case, it meant the opposite, as Mr. Hetherington was found murdered by the watering hole just 800 yards (730 metres) from his home. However, it has to be said that the Hetherington Family were good to the locals. At Ballyknocken House, you can still see the famine soup pot, used to provide soup for the poor tenants during this difficult time in Irish history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT: Ireland: Your guide to the Emerald Isle<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Ballyknocken is said to be haunted<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To this day, the locals believe that Hetherington’s ghost haunts the road. Legend also says that another ghost named “Whitty” occupies the spot where Hetherington was murdered. Perhaps Hetherington continues to live up to his rent collector reputation and has sub-let his spot! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Ballyknocken was one of Ireland\u2019s first farmhouse B&Bs and has been open to guests for over five decades<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Catherine Fulvio\u2019s grandparents, Richard & Margaret Byrne, purchased Ballyknocken House in the 1940s. The Byrne family had been farming in the area for centuries and Catherine was fortunate enough to inherit old deeds and interesting paperwork regarding her family, dating back into the 1700s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most interesting documents is a solicitor\u2019s letter to Catherine\u2019s great Uncle Louie. As was custom at the time, Louie had agreed to an arranged marriage. However, Louie defaulted and the disappointed fianc\u00e9e decided to sue him for breach of contract and damages!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1968, Catherine\u2019s mother opened Ballyknocken\u2019s doors to guests, and it was one of the first farmhouses in the county to begin welcoming guests. Now, over five decades later, the Byrne hospitality lives on through Catherine and her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT: 11 of the oldest hidden pubs and inns in Britain and Ireland<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. The name “Ballyknocken” comes from a Gaelic phrase<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The name Ballyknocken stems from Gaelic – Baile an Cnocan – meaning \u201cthe town land of the little hill\u201d.  The little hill in question is Carrick (meaning rock), which rises directly behind Ballyknocken House. For the record, Carrick originally measured 999 feet, however it needs to be 1,000 feet to be classified as a mountain. So, some enterprising locals sorted that out by putting a cairn (pile of rocks) on top of Carrick! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ballyknocken farm and surrounding area is a hill walker\u2019s paradise, with plenty of scenic trails to explore. You can also go biking, golfing, explore waterfalls and gardens, learn to cook, or simply relax on the beautiful farm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT: The ultimate guide to the most beautiful castles in Ireland<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Ballyknocken is a working farm<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ballyknocken is much more than just a pretty farmhouse – it\u2019s also a working farm. Most of the farm is now organic and produces organic lamb and organic oats for oatmeal. Ballyknocken Farmhouse also grows their own fruit, vegetables, and herbs in their beautiful gardens. Catherine and the Fulvio family use this fresh produce in the meals they cook for their guests and you can tuck into their scrumptious food on Trafalgar’s trip to Ballyknocken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT: Why Irish music is so unique and why it\u2019s the heart & soul of Ireland<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Catherine\u2019s favourite family recipe is\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Soda bread! Catherine\u2019s grandmother made two or three large soda bread loaves a day to keep her family and farm workers happy, especially during the busy harvesting time. Catherine learned to make this beloved family recipe while growing up at Ballyknocken and still loves to make it for guests at the farmhouse. You can even learn how to make Irish soda bread with Catherine Fulvio here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever visited Ballyknocken house in Ireland? Let us know in the comments below<\/em>… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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