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Castle Leslie Estate, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan, Ireland www.castleleslie.com tel: +353 47 88 100 email: info@castleleslie.com
Welcome to Castle Leslie Estate On behalf of the Leslie family, my team and I, we wish to extend a very warm greeting to you. Céad míle fáilte and welcome to Castle Leslie Estate, home to the Leslie family for over 300 years. We hope that you thoroughly enjoy your time with us as you explore our part of Ireland. To truly get the most out of your stay with us, we bring you a flavour of some of the up and coming highlights at Castle Leslie Estate and in our local area this Winter. We look forward to being of service and if we can be of any assistance during your visit, please do not hesitate to ask any of the team who are always genuinely delighted to help. Brian Baldwin CEO
Events This Winter at Castle Leslie Estate and nearby…
Christmas Fair at The Monaghan Youth The Mystery of the Art Exhibition by Armagh Park Run Snowdrop Walks
Argory. Centre Presents ‘The Christmas Star, Máiréad Duffy –Weekly Free 5km 2 – 24 February 2019, The Argory,
Co. Armagh. 12-5pm.
1 & 2 December 2018, 11am – 5pm, Diary of Anne Frank’ Digital Theatre Show 2 January – 28 February 2019, Timed Run Admission applies.
Moy, Co. Armagh, Adult £5.90, Mon-Sat, 9am – 5pm. Free admission.
12 - 14 December 2018, 1 December 2018 – 5 January 1 February 2019 at 9:30am and every Come and see the wonderful
Child £2.95 & Family £14.77 Armagh Visitor Information
The Garage Theatre, Monaghan 2019, The Armagh Planetarium, Saturday thereafter, Armagh displays of snowdrops lovingly
The festive period is not complete Education Campus, Co. Armagh Co. Armagh. Tuesday – Friday at Centre, Co. Armagh. Craftswirl are
This park run takes place in the planted over the years by the estate
without a visit to the Argory’s Road, Co. Monaghan. 2.00pm. Saturday/School Holidays delighted to welcome this exhibition
Palace Demesne Public Park, staff and volunteers. Enjoy this
Christmas Fair, featuring a Tickets €15/€12 Students €10 at 2.00pm and 4.00pm. Evening of work by local artist Máiréad
Armagh. It’s free but you do need spectacle at your leisure with their
number of craft, food and drink shows on Tuesdays 4th, 11th and 18th Duffy from Middletown in County
In this transcendently powerful new to register before your first run. self-guided walk, then relax in the
stalls, as well as traditional festive December at 7:30pm. Armagh. Having studied at The
adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, Only ever register with parkrun courtyard coffee shop for a warm
entertainment. Soak up the Normal admission fees apply University of Leeds, Máiréad went
Anne Frank emerges from history a once. Don’t forget to bring a printed drink or a tasty bite.
wonderful atmosphere and see the on to become an Art and Textiles
living, lyrical, intensely gifted young Join Armagh Planetarium copy of your barcode (request a
house decorated for Christmas. teacher. Her career has seen her live
girl, who confronts her rapidly this Christmas as they journey
and work in London and Kuwait
reminder). If you forget it, you For details of all our
changing life and the increasing back more than 2000 years to won’t get a time.
Monaghan horror of her time with astonishing Bethlehem, and seek to discover
in the Middle East where she was Winter events or to
Head of Art and Design. Returning
Farmers Market honesty, wit, and determination. an explanation for the star that the
to Ireland in 2004, Máiréad
Derek Ryan arrange a booking please
An impassioned drama about the Wise Men followed to find the baby
7 December 2018, 10am – 2pm,
lives of eight people hiding from the Jesus in “Mystery of the Christmas
secured a job as Coordinator of Art 7 February 2019, 8pm, The Market visit our website www.
Church Square, Monaghan Town, Place Theatre, Co. Armagh,
Co. Monaghan. Nazis in a concealed storage attic, Star”. This modern retelling of the
and Design at Southern Regional
Tickets £25.00
castleleslie.com or call
College in Armagh. This wonderful
Soak up the friendly market
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Christmas story in their digital
exhibition is not to be missed, all Derek continues to maintain his
us on +353 47 88100
captures the claustrophobic realities theatre will charm and captivate
atmosphere and buy fresh locally pieces are for sale and can be seen position at the top table of Irish
of their daily existence—their fear, audiences.
produced products. If you like crafts, during January and February 2019. Country Music’s elite. His fast
their hope, their laughter, their grief.
there is plenty of choice amongst moving, high energy concerts
the stalls. At Good Things Farm you
Belleek Pottery Tour Crafternoon Tea have become a firm favourite with
can find beautiful trellis and hand
A Winter’s Tale 1 January – 28 February 2019. fans, featuring many of his own
crafted baskets and a great selection 17 & 18 December 2018, St. Salvator’s Weekdays 9am-5.30pm -Decoupage box self-penned songs and country
of organic produce. If you have a Church, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan Sat & Sun closed 6 January 2019, Ulster Folk standards in a show which also
sweet tooth there is abundance of Enjoy a wonderful carol service When you step into the world of and Transport Museum, Botanic features his acoustic set finale.
freshly baked goods to tickle your followed by light refreshments Belleek Pottery you step back in Gardens, Belfast. 1:30pm – 3:45pm.
taste-buds. For further information served at Castle Leslie Estate. history. The museum contains Tickets: £25 + £5 to tutor for
contact: 086 8066090 pieces dating back to when the materials.
pottery was started in 1857. Little Christmas or Women’s
Christmas Markets Their guided tours begin from Christmas is an old local tradition
8 & 9 December 2018, 9:30am until 12.15pm and resume where, for one day, the men do all
12 – 6pm. Phoenix Centre, from 1:45pm to 4:00pm. They take the household chores leaving the
Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan approximately 30 minutes and cover women free to relax. Using ink
all of the production areas offering stamps and stencils you will design
An ideal opportunity to do some their guests the possibility of meeting a pattern on a canvas shopping
Christmas shopping and meet the and chatting with their craftspeople - bag before taking time out to enjoy
man himself SANTA CLAUS! something that they encourage! afternoon tea in the Ballycultra
For further information contact: Tea Room.
042 9661981/086 3271173.
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Moments of equestrian Moments of
adventure... lasting bliss...
you don’ t have to be an experienced rider to visit us at For a complete list of our skin goes through its own unique transition in In addition to our signature
the Equestrian Centre. Even if you’ve never ridden a horse, we’d love activities visit response to the changing seasons. To ease that transition we offer facials and our seasonal
you to visit and begin your equestrian adventure with us! Although www.castleleslie.com you some very special spa treatments this winter. Indulge in our offers, our highly-trained
it’s Winter time, don’t let the cold weather put you off. We have a or call reception. signature facial this December which is a Bright Radiant Emi- therapists will pamper you
world class Indoor Arena with heated seats in our viewing gallery. We Bookings can be made nence Skin Facial, or for February, the month of romance, enjoy a with a range of traditional
within 24 hours notice organic therapies from
even have a Mechanical Horse to teach you or to improve your skills. Chocolate & Roses decadent organic facial. Enriched with botanicals,
or sooner depending on the ‘Eminence Organics’
Throughout the Winter we’re giving riding lessons in our superb the lavender and bearberry elements of this product give an instant
availability and weather & ‘Voya’ ranges. For a full
Indoor Arena with a 45 minute private lesson at €50. When February lightness and brightness back, leaving your skin full of life ready for
conditions. menu list please visit
arrives, get back in the saddle and enjoy a thrilling late Winter hack the festive season. www.castleleslie.com
on the Estate. Experience the exhilaration of riding on our 1,000 We advise early booking Priced at €55.00, this facial has a duration of 45 minutes. Also
where possible to avoid To contact the Victorian
acres with a one hour hack for €40 or a two hour cross country jump for the season, we’ve created the perfect Winter Warmer package. It Treatment Rooms directly
disappointment. Maps
ride for €85. includes an indulgent Eminence detox paprika facial, a back cleans- dial extension 405 or email
are available for all
We also have our Own a Pony for the Day for children on Friday ing treatment and a hand or toes file and paint for just €85.00 which victorianspa@castleleslie.com
residents from reception.
15th February 2019 priced at €40 per child. Booking is essential via takes 90 minutes. to make an appointment.
stables@castleleslie.com or drop by reception.
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Moments of indulgence Awards and Accolades
to savour... 2018/2019
we are delighted that Castle Leslie Estate has received some prestigious
age old irish hospitality decrees that you get out the best linen, Winter specialities:
awards in 2018 which include:
pick the finest food and treat your guests to the best. This tradition Snaffles Restaurant
∂ Hotel and Catering Review Gold Medal People’s Choice Award 2018:
continues at Castle Leslie Estate. There is little chance of going hungry Venison Burger, Crispy Kale
Celeriac, Chestnuts and Ireland’s Favourite Place to Stay
this Winter – from lazy lunches in Conor’s Bar at The Lodge, to delight-
Fermented Blackberries ∂ Irish Hospitality Institute 2018 Hotel Deputy Manager of the Year Award
ful Afternoon Tea at The Castle until finally dinner at the 2 AA Rosette
2018: Kevin Kenny
Award Winning Snaffles Restaurant. Our Executive Head Chef Philip Conor’s Bar:
∂ TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award 2018
Brazil and his team celebrate Wintertime in abundance this season and Roast Supreme of
∂ The Good Hotel Guide: Editor’s Choice 2018 award for ‘Historic Hotel’
have created some wonderful menus for you to enjoy. Castleblayney Chicken
∂ Global Awards 2018: Luxury Castle Hotel of the Year 2018
Conor’s Bar is the perfect place to enjoy traditional style home cook- Boxty Potato, Spinach
and Shallot Salad, Crispy ∂ Yes Chef Award 2019: Best Fine Dining in Ulster for Snaffles Restaurant
ing in a relaxed environment. Crackling log fires burning and the heart
Pancetta, White Wine Sincere thanks to everyone who voted for us and these accolades are a
warming menus served by our friendly team will ensure a perfect lunch
Cream Sauce, Mead
or evening meal. Snaffles Restaurant serves hearty morning breakfasts testament to the hard work, commitment and great level of customer service
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to kick start any cold Winter morning, and wonderful sophisticated that we strive to deliver each and every day to our guests.
Winter fare each evening.
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In 2019, there’ll be more rooms Mid 2018 will bring the start of our exciting extension
to The Lodge which will see us add 21 beautiful new
Bobby Joe preparing
for exciting times ahead
at the Lodge! guest bedrooms bringing the total bedroom capacity to
50 bedrooms.
It’s a wonderful story to tell: We have a supply and
demand issue. We have created such a demand for The
the lodge currently has 29 guestrooms - each of Lodge that we regularly burst at the seams! There are
which remain true to the building’s original structure. The Lodge countless nights where we’ve run out of rooms to sell
is the heartbeat of the Estate and is always buzzing with activity. in the Lodge and this number of nights where we are
In addition to its bedrooms, the Lodge houses the Victorian refusing guest stays is growing by the year… And we
Treatment Rooms, the Equestrian Centre, a small number of don’t like to disappoint our guests!
private function rooms, Conor’s Bar and the award winning We’re also delighted with the fact that we’ll be
Snaffles Restaurant. employing even more new staff members as a result
of this expansion, continuing to make us one of
Monaghan’s largest employers.
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South / South East Facing Elevation So, what will The Lodge look like? the lodge will have a total of 50 bedrooms, each imaginatively decorated in keeping with the building’s period features “ We can’t wait to share it that reflect the original character of the old Hunting Lodge. The new guestrooms (like the existing ones) will have beautiful spacious bathrooms with you in the summer of 2019. to include roll top baths and separate power showers and magnificent comfortable beds which are guaranteed to induce a wonderful night’s sleep! It’s going to be great! As detailed in the drawings above, the new extension will be added to the left hand side of the Lodge in an area that is presently unused. While the works take place, our building crew will enter and depart via a separate unseen entrance to all guests entering the Lodge or the Estate. The images above reflect exactly where the works are taking place and also show an architects drawing as to what it will look like upon completion. It’s important for us to mention that this extension will all take place in the background to the many everyday goings on of the ever thriving Castle Leslie Estate. It’s very much business as usual for us and enjoyment as always for our customers. 11 12
The Castle
The Old Stable Mews The Lodge
castle leslie estate gift vouchers
Return and Retreat this Spring… Spoil Someone Special
thank you for choosing to visit us at Castle Leslie Estate This discount is not applicable With a Castle Leslie Estate Gift Voucher
this winter. We trust that you had a memorable stay with us and to any third party offers or
hopefully you are already considering a return visit this spring already discounted special
2019! If so please allow us to tempt you with a 10% discount off offers and is subject to from relaxing spa rituals and equestrian breaks Gift vouchers can be
your spring package which can be used towards the cost of any availability to luxurious overnight stays and the finest dining... there’s purchased online at
package break on the estate this March, April or May 2019.
something for everyone! And for Valentines... why not treat www.castleleslie.com or
To avail of this special return invitation and loyalty discount, Ja n u a r y S a l e that someone special in your life to a romantic stay at Castle from reception
please make this booking directly with us over the telephone Leslie Estate. Woo them with candlelit dinners, fine wine, open
Be sure to visit our website
by calling our reservations department on +353 47 88100 or fires and opulent surroundings. The scene is set for romance!
www.castleleslie.com this
by emailing reservations@castleleslie.com and quoting “Spring January and take a peak at
Return Stay”. We hope to welcome you back to Castle Leslie Estate. our January sale offering some
fantastic value for guests who
book early for 2019!
It promises to be fantastic! See
our homepage in the New Year
for details.
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