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Ballymaloe
History
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Ballymaloe
House dates back to the 1600s, all built into
and around a 15th century Norman Castle. Many
subsequent additions have been made to the house
but all in keeping with its original look.
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Ballymaloe
House and farm were bought from the Simpson family
by Ivan and Myrtle Allen in 1948. Ivan, a young
fruit grower, grew tomatoes, mushrooms, cucumbers
and apples at the
time,
in partnership with Wilson Strangman who was the
manager of Kinoith in Shanagarry (which is now
the home of Ballymaloe Cookery School). They expanded
into mixed farming
and brought up their six children. In 1964 Myrtle
opened a restaurant in their dining room, using
the abundance of locally grown vegetables, fruit,
meat and dairy, and fresh fish from Ballycotton,
and subsequently developed into a hotel. The restaurant
soon attracted huge recognition for its excellent
food, winning numerous awards.
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| Yasmin
Hyde, daughter of Ivan and Myrtle, started producing
one of Ballymaloe's favourite recipes, Ballymaloe
Country Relish, which is now produced in Little
Island,Co. Cork. |
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