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					<title><![CDATA[Fishing Update September 2017]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[From the 1st of September, there have been twenty salmon caught, but all were released as we are nearing the end of the fishing season.&nbsp;Fishing club member, Pierre Perret, caught 3 Salmon. He released 10lb salmon on the 14th September and on the 17th]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 22 Sep 2017 12:19:38 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[Fishing Update August 2017]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The recent weather has led to a favourable water level for fishing.&nbsp;A total of 16 salmon were landed between the 24th July to August 16th. They weighed between 4-14lbs in weight, with a 14lb salmon was caught by Tom McManus with a Collie Dog Fly.The ]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Aug 2017 10:22:00 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[Fishing Update July 2017]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[By the end of June, the river was at a good level and there were a good number of sea trout running through the system.&nbsp;There were thirteen salmon caught from the June 21st to July 5th. Cathy Beck landed an 8lb salmon and a 5¾lb salmon was caught by ]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[Fishing Update June 2017]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[After a period of low water, the river finally rose to a fishable level at the end of May with the first fish of the season caught on May 27th.&nbsp;Fourteen salmon have been caught so far for the month of June. Visiting anglers, David Profumo and Mark He]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:42:16 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[Ballynahinch Breakfast Granola]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/blog/2017/05/11/recipes/ballynahinch-breakfast-granola/73-27/]]></link>
					<description><![CDATA[Ingredients&nbsp;½ kg	Oat Meal (Porridge Oats)&nbsp;90g		Sunflower Seeds&nbsp;90g		Pumpkin Seeds&nbsp;90g		Hazelnuts&nbsp;90g		Dry Banana Chips&nbsp;50g		Desiccated Coconut &nbsp;50g 	Flaked Almonds&nbsp;15ml 	Maple syrup &nbsp;15g 	Sesame seeds &nbsp;15g]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 May 2017 10:14:29 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[Announcing Ballynahinch Memories, a 6-Month Birthday Celebratory Photo Contest]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/blog/2017/01/23/ballynahinch-news/announcing-ballynahinch-memories,-a-6-month-birthday-celebratory-photo-contest/73-26/]]></link>
					<description><![CDATA[Calling everyone who’s ever taken a photo at Ballynahinch Castle!Announcing #ballynahinchmemories, a 6-month birthday celebratory photo contest to find the best image from the last 70 years of Ballynahinch Castle HotelShare your favourite visual memories ]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 23 Jan 2017 11:57:54 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[Notre Dame a selection of images]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to publish below a selection of the images from our Notre Dame event at Kylemore Abbey on August 25th last.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 07 Sep 2016 10:06:13 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[Breakfast Muffins]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[One of the most popular items on the breakfast buffet are our breakfast muffins, it is also possible to freeze the mixture if you want to make double the portions.Ingredients 300g plain flour2 tea spoon baking powder2 tea spoon ground cinnamonPinch of sal]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Jul 2016 11:36:12 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[Brown Bread]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/blog/2016/07/14/recipes/brown-bread/73-23/]]></link>
					<description><![CDATA[Ingredients4 ounces of plain flour8&nbsp;ounces of brown flour250 milliliters of buttermilkQuarter teaspoon of bread sodaHalf an ounce of sugarPinch of salt1.5&nbsp;ounces of melted butter&nbsp;Method1.	Mix all dry ingredients together in a bowl.2.	Gradua]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Jul 2016 11:30:31 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[Fishing Update July 2016]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/blog/2016/07/12/fishing-news/fishing-update-july-2016/73-22/]]></link>
					<description><![CDATA[June started well with a number of fish caught. The highlight of these early fish a stunning 13lb salmon caught on the 24th by fishing club member Ulrich Treusch. The river produced fish almost daily and a total of 20 fish were caught throughout the month]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Jul 2016 14:44:12 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[Fishing Update June 2016]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/blog/2016/06/23/fishing-news/fishing-update-june-2016/73-21/]]></link>
					<description><![CDATA[The season at Ballynahinch got off the mark in late May this year. Richard Carr caught his first ever fish and the first fish of the season a 2.5kg fish. There was a further 6 fish caught within the remaining days of May. The numbers of fish moving throug]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 Jun 2016 09:16:15 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[70th Anniversary]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/blog/2016/06/22/ballynahinch-news/70th-anniversary/73-20/]]></link>
					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday the 9th of June 2016 we celebrated our 70th anniversary as a hotel. In 1946 the hotel was owned by the Irish Tourist Board and the official opening was conducted by An Taoiseach Éamon de Valera and the Parish Priest of Roundstone, Fr. Cunningh]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 Jun 2016 11:52:35 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[Chowder]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/blog/2016/04/01/recipes/chowder/73-19/]]></link>
					<description><![CDATA[1 Onion1 Fennel5 Celery Sticks2 Carrots2 Shots Pernod Liquor2 Tb Sp Vegetable Oil250g Butter200g Flour/ Plain50 ml Fish stock125 ml CreamMixed Fresh FishSweat off the veg in oil De-glaze with Pernod Melt butter in pot add flour whisk / Simmer to Roux Add ]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 Apr 2016 12:42:05 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[Hot Cross Buns]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/blog/2016/03/23/recipes/hot-cross-buns/73-18/]]></link>
					<description><![CDATA[500g Strong Flour10g salt75g caster sugar10g instant yeast40g soft butter2 whole eggs mixed 120ml room temperature milk120ml cold water150g Chopped Sultanas 80g chopped mixed peelZest of 2 orange &amp; lemon1 pealed apple diced 3tsp cinnamon 100g plain fl]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Mar 2016 15:28:36 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[Ranji Trophy Ireland 2016]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/blog/2016/03/10/cricket/ranji-trophy-ireland-2016/73-17/]]></link>
					<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to once again sponsor the Ranji Trophy Ireland competition. The tournament will take place at the Civil Service Cricket Grounds in the Phoenix Park on Saturday May 7th. A one day event with 8 teams competing for the Ranji Trophy Ireland.E]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:16:59 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[Clifden Traditional Music Festival]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/blog/2016/03/07/things-to-do-in-connemara--galway/clifden-traditional-music-festival/73-16/]]></link>
					<description><![CDATA[On the 31st of March 2016 the local town of Clifden will host it's annual traditional music festival, the festival first took place in 2010 and plays host to many top quality musicians from all over Ireland. The Official Opening and Concert will take plac]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 07 Mar 2016 10:34:13 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[Vagabond Tours of Ireland]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/blog/2016/02/22/connemara/vagabond-tours-of-ireland/73-15/]]></link>
					<description><![CDATA[Vagabond Tours of Ireland has being working with Ballynahinch Castle Hotel for several years. It’s authentic Irish luxury and the idea of staying in a real castle, that our passengers really love. As an adventure tour operator we explore many of the areas]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 22 Feb 2016 09:55:16 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[6 Luxury Castle Stays in Ireland]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/blog/2015/09/30/press/6-luxury-castle-stays-in-ireland/73-12/]]></link>
					<description><![CDATA[A delightful mention from Ireland.com as it looks at the “6 Luxury Castle Stays in Ireland”. The article plunges into the rich history at Ballynahinch Castle before looking at the modern day and the facilities it has to offer.]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Sep 2015 10:36:31 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[5 Top Pick Irish Castle Hotels Best Of Ireland Series ]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/blog/2015/09/30/press/5-top-pick-irish-castle-hotels-best-of-ireland-series/73-11/]]></link>
					<description><![CDATA[We received a lovely mention this September from the Best of Ireland Series. The article looks at Irish Castle Hotels. Published on September 21st the article looks into the history of Ballynahinch Castle and the beautiful scenic surroundings it offers. W]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Sep 2015 10:35:39 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[12 European Mansion Hotels that are postcard Perfect - Huffington Post]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/blog/2015/09/30/press/12-european-mansion-hotels-that-are-postcard-perfect---huffington-post/73-10/]]></link>
					<description><![CDATA[A delightful post from Huffington post published on the 16th of September 2015 named Ballynahinch Castle one of the “12 European Mansion Hotels that are postcard perfect”. With Ballynahinch set upon 450 acres of woodland and overlooking the Ballynahinch R]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Sep 2015 10:34:27 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland 30 Most Unique Hotels]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/blog/2015/09/30/press/ireland-30-most-unique-hotels/73-13/]]></link>
					<description><![CDATA[A lovely mention from the Independent.ie as one of Irelands 30 most Unique hotels. The article was published on the 06 September 2015. Created by Katy McGuinness the article looks at the most individual hotels throughout Ireland and what it is their uniqu]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Sep 2015 10:37:06 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[8 Great Castle Hotels Harpers Bazaar]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/blog/2015/09/30/press/8-great-castle-hotels-harpers-bazaar/73-14/]]></link>
					<description><![CDATA[We received a delightful mention in Harper’s Bazaar as one of the “8 Great Castle Hotels”. The article looks at a selection of 8 Castle Hotels throughout the world including Ballynahinch Castle and Estate. The Article was written by Rebecca Cope we are ha]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Sep 2015 10:38:28 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[Fishing Update]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/blog/2015/07/07/fishing-news/fishing-update/73-9/]]></link>
					<description><![CDATA[The season at Ballynahinch got off the markon the 4th of May this year, with Stephen Cullinane landing a fine fresh fishof 9lbs, on a Black Shrimp variant. The rest of May was tough going, with highwater and cool temperatures, however those who persisted ]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 Jul 2015 11:01:41 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[Explore the Grounds on Horseback]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/blog/2015/06/24/horse-riding/explore-the-grounds-on-horseback/73-7/]]></link>
					<description><![CDATA[From July 12 - 31st we are delighted to offer an exclusive opportunity to enjoy a unique horse-riding experience on the estate of Ballynahinch Castle.For a very short period in association with Connemara Equestrian Escapes you can explore the castle groun]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Jun 2015 10:47:23 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[Ranji Trophy Ireland, Cricket Competition]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/blog/2015/06/24/cricket/ranji-trophy-ireland,-cricket-competition/73-6/]]></link>
					<description><![CDATA[We are very proud to once again sponsor the Ranji Trophy Ireland Cricket competition which takes place at Malahide Cricket Club on August 1st.Ranji, arguably the finest cricketer ever to grace the crease made Ballynahinch Castle&nbsp;his home in the 1920']]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Jun 2015 10:02:40 +0000]]></pubDate>
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					<title><![CDATA[Connemara]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/blog/2015/06/15/connemara/connemara/73-5/]]></link>
					<description><![CDATA[I first encountered this unique part of the world some twenty-five years ago when travelling, for a New Year’s break with my siblings, from Cork to a slightly damp cottage on the Renvyle peninsula. I awoke from a back seat slumber to what can only be desc]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[Atlantic Salmon captured using the Posh Tosh Fly]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/blog/2015/06/30/fishing-news/atlantic-salmon-captured-using-the-posh-tosh-fly/73-8/]]></link>
					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, May 20th, we had a beautiful Atlantic Salmon captured in the stream at Beat 4. &nbsp;The fish was caught by Long time visitor to Ballynahinch.Miles McDowell from &nbsp;Co. Down, using the ‘Posh Tosh’ Fly.&nbsp;Photo courtesy of Robbie McDowel]]></description>
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					<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Jun 2015 16:44:58 +0000]]></pubDate>
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