Already dreaming of getting away from it all ahead of the Christmas rush? Well, look no further! Ireland's Blue Book has become a byword for the not-so-hidden gems among our roster of manor houses, ...

Experience the warmth of true Irish hospitality with a stay in one of Ireland's Blue Book’s graceful country properties. Whether it’s a stately castle or an elegant manor house, Blue Book properties ...

Sinead McNicholl and Micheál Farrell from Dunloce Lodge with Catherine Dundon from Dunbrody House at the launch of the 2026 edition of Ireland's Blue Book (Image credit: Valor Hospitality) The ...

We had just settled in for a spot of apple brandy when Rupert Atkinson, our walking-tour guide, apple expert and brandy purveyor, began to extoll the virtues of the various bottles he put in front of ...

Now in its 51st year, the Blue Blook is a curated selection of the some of the best hotels, manor hours, private rentals, castles and restaurants in the country.

The Irish Times has teamed up with Ireland’s Blue Book to give one lucky reader the chance to win a €500 gift voucher for luxury stays and award-winning dining. Ireland’s Blue Book is a collection of ...