Lots of things to do with family & frieids - well placed to visit Fota Wildlife Park, Leahy's Farm, Lismore Opera Festival, Spike Island, Blarney Castle, Jameson Distillery Midleton, Beaches of Ardmore, Goat Island or Ballycotton & The Waterford Greenway, just to name a few. Out & About Lisnabrin House is situated in a magical part of Ireland, with amazing access to the fantastic Ancient East and a gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way. This East Cork area is home to the dramatic Blackwater River and Bride Valley with the back drop of rolling hills and lush green fields. It boasts some of the most productive land in Ireland and as a result we are surrounded by Dairy farms and Horse yards. There are lots of things to do, we are only 25 minutes scenic drive to the sea or 25 minutes to the dramatic mountain viewing and hiking spot at the Vee. There are many options available, for example: Tailored Adventures, Water-sports, Clay Shooting, Golf, Guided Treks & Trails, Historical Trips, Fishing, Gourmet Tours and Equestrian Activities. You have the option to customise your stay in advance. Let us know what you would like to arrange and we can assist in making plans. Use the links below to explore our local heritage and adventures. Day trip recommendations from Lisnabrin House Make sure you see all our local sights - Here are some suggested itineraries. Let us help you plan some great days out! Cork City & Blarney The Vee & Lismore Castle Titanic & Jameson Distillery Seaside Town of Kinsale Ardmore & Youghal Medieval City of Kilkenny Click here to see some of the amazing adventures you can experience right here on our doorstep... To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Agréments Super family destination, well placed to visit Fota Wildlife Park, Leahy's Farm, Spike Island, Blarney Castle, Jameson Distillery Midleton, Beaches of Ardmore, Goat Island or Ballycotton & The Waterford Greenway, just to name a few. We are located 20 minutes drive from Fermoy and the M8 motorway. Cork city is a 45 minute drive and the heritage town of Lismore is a 10 minute drive. The Blackwater Valley is North Cork's hidden Gem. Renowned for fishing, hunting, walking and great food, visitors are spoilt for choice. If you need a Gillie, a walking guide or local horse riding school contact let us know, we would be delighted to help you enjoy this beautiful spot. The kitchen should have all you need to dine-in but we do have some lovely local spots for eating out. Start your night off with a great pint at our local pub just 5 minutes walk from the house. Lismore (10 minute Drive) is our local heritage town, home to the spectacular Lismore Castle, a wander through the gardens and a casual dinner in Foleys would be our personal favourite. For gorgeous food in our prized coastal town of Ardmore (25 minute drive) try The White Horses Restaurant (no web site but they are rated on Tripadvisor) or a more formal setting and amazing waterfront scenery, the Michelin-star restaurant at The Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore. Youghal (20 mins) is famous for it's seafood and Ahernes is top for food there. The local area here is steeped in history and Lismore (10 mins away) is our local heritage town with a fantastic castle, you can visit the grounds there but the castle is restricted as the Lord and and Lady of Devonshire still use it as their family holiday home. The Towers Walk in Lismore is lovely, a drive up to the Vee through Lismore is fantastic, a view of five counties from the top and lovely walk to a Corrie lake. The beaches at Ardmore and Youghal are wonderful for walking, swimming & surfing. The famous Ballymaloe Cookery school and restaurant are only 35 mins drive from us. Visit the pizza restaurant on a Saturday or wander around the beautiful grounds. The Jameson Distillery in Midleton (25 mins drive) is a fascinating tour, followed by lunch in the Sage restaurant or The Farm Gate. Depending on what you are interested in there is lots to see and great places to eat. Blarney Castle (about 50 mins drive from us) is a fascinating experience. Visitors must kiss the stone!! Barryscourt Castle Midleton (30 mins away) is a really special visit, they have returned it to its original state and is a unique hands on experience of castle life in Ireland. Bantry House is a really lovely visit, it is 2 hours drive away but the area and even the drive is spectacular. Golf at Lismore (local course), Castlemartyr, Dungarvan (3 courses) or the world renowned Head of Kinsale, all great courses. Kilkenny City is only 1.5 hours from us, a fortified city with amazing castle and medieval streets, worth a visit. Please let us know if you would like any further information or we can book anything for you. Sightseeing and day trip itineraries can be arranged. Driver / Minibus transport available.

Library Escape the chaos of the outside world in the cosy library. The Library is an intimate sanctuary for our guests, perfect for those looking to indulge in some relaxation time. Somewhere to while away a few hours with the roaring log fire. Curl up with a good book, battle it out on the chess board or find the Smart TV hidden behind the cupboard doors and watch one of your favourite movies. Open Log Fire Fibre Broadband 100mbps 40" Smart TV Open Log Fire Chess Table Home

Walter The Walter Suite is a bright spacious room that looks out over the front lawns and onwards to surrounding farmland along the Bride Valley towards Tallow Hill, beautiful views in every direction – inside and out. With a four-poster super king bed, high-end, lush linens and towels, deluxe pillows and mattress, you have all you need to ensure your sleeping hours are as blissful as your waking ones. Sit back and relax in the elegant roll top bath alongside a roaring open fire with a view to the far side of the valley. The ensuite bathroom also features a pair of unique freestanding washbasins and a double shower. Superking Bed Bath, Face & Hot Tub Towels Selection of Bathroom products Double Walk-in Shower Double Walk-in Shower Double Walk-in Shower Double Walk-in Shower Fibre Broadband 100mbps Hairdryer Double Walk-in Shower Double Walk-in Shower Double Walk-in Shower Double Walk-in Shower Home

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Johannes Matthaeus Koelz Johannes Matthaeus Koelz (1895–1971) led an extraordinary life marked by profound courage, artistic brilliance, and a firm moral stand against the horrors of war. Early Life and World War I Background: Born on March 31, 1895, in Mühldorf am Inn, Bavaria, into a Catholic family. He showed great promise as an artist from an early age. The Trenches: His studies at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts were interrupted by the outbreak of World War I.He served as an infantry officer on the Western Front and was awarded the Iron Cross for bravery after rescuing a wounded soldier at Verdun in 1916. A Shift in Perspective: The brutal realities of trench warfare, alongside the tragic death of his brother in action, profoundly changed him. The decorated war hero emerged from the conflict as a committed pacifist and anti-militarist. The Masterpiece and Escape "Thou Shalt Not Kill!": After the war, Koelz worked as a police officer while continuing his art studies. Between 1930 and 1937, he secretly painted his magnum opus: a monumental, 24-foot-wide anti-war triptych titled Thou Shalt Not Kill! (Du Sollst Nicht Töten). The shocking and powerful work depicted a crucified dead German soldier wearing a gas mask, surrounded by praying soldiers and priests blessing weapons. Defying the Regime: In 1937, he faced imminent arrest for "pacifist propaganda" (and, according to historical accounts, refused an incredibly lucrative offer to paint a portrait of Adolf Hitler). To prevent his masterpiece from being destroyed by the regime, Koelz made the agonizing decision to cut the massive painting into smaller pieces at a local sawmill, distributing the fragments to trusted friends and family to hide. Exile: Now a refugee, he fled Germany with his wife Claire and their children, journeying through Austria and Prague before arriving in England in 1939. His hardships continued when he was briefly interned and shipped to Australia as an "enemy alien" in 1940, though he later returned to the UK to serve in the Pioneer Corps. Time in Curraglass, Co. Cork Following the immense turbulence of the war years and the passing of his wife Claire in 1957, Koelz sought a quieter existence. In 1968, Buying a small cottage (unseen from a newspaper advert) in the rural Irish village Curraglass Co. Cork, he divided his latter years between Shelton (Stoke-on-Trent, England) and Curraglass, County Cork, Ireland. His time in Ireland was characterised by a peaceful but highly productive return to his art. His daughter Ava, explains how welcome he felt and he made many friends in the local area. In the tranquil, rural surroundings of Curraglass, Koelz continued to actively paint and sculpt. Moving away from the monumental political statements of his past, his later years in Ireland and England were spent drawing and painting numerous portraits, still lifes, and expressive landscapes, as well as engaging in book illustration. After a life defined by displacement, political persecution, and the fragmentation of his greatest artwork, Curraglass offered Koelz a much-needed sanctuary to dedicate his final years to his craft. He passed away in Stoke-on-Trent on July 3, 1971. A Lasting Legacy Decades after his death, his daughter Ava Farrington and art curators managed to track down several surviving fragments of Thou Shalt Not Kill! scattered across Europe. Today, pieces like the "Dead Soldier" and "Boy's Praying Hands" are held at the Leicester Museum & Art Gallery in the UK, ensuring that Koelz's artistic brilliance and his message of peace endure. Articles, Books & Links Simon Lake - A curator, writer and artist with nearly thirty years’ experience in the arts and museums sector, provides extensive insight into the life and work of Johannes Matthaeus Koelz on his website and his published work - a complete account of artist Johannes Matthaeus Koelz’s incredible life and the unparalleled masterpiece which put him and his family into exile – 'The Painter’s Hidden Masterpiece' https://simonlake.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/KoelzBook https://simonlake.co.uk/product/the-painters-hidden-masterpiece "Noted painter who defied Hitler found peace here" – Sunday Independent (Jerome Reilly, Jan 2012) This is the primary Irish article detailing his time in Curraglass and his daughter Ava's efforts to restore his work. https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/books/noted-painter-who-defied-hitler-found-peace-here-26811632.html "Sketch poser from artist who snubbed Hitler" – The Guardian (Maev Kennedy, Oct 2001) Interviews his daughter, Ava Farrington (living in Cork), about discovering the lost fragments and her father's time in Ireland. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2001/oct/06/arts.highereducation Key Biography & Art Resources "Johannes Matthaeus Koelz: Thou Shalt Not Kill! (1930-37)" – Midlands Art Papers, University of Birmingham A comprehensive academic breakdown of his life, his escape from the Nazis, and the history of the painting. https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/projects/midlands-art-papers/issue-one/johannes-matthaeus-koelz-thou-shalt-not-kill-1930-37 "Johannes Matthaeus Koelz" – German Expressionist Collection, Leicester Museums The official museum archive holding his surviving works. Includes images of the 'Dead Soldier' and 'Boy's Praying Hands' fragments. https://www.germanexpressionismleicester.org/leicesters-collection/artists-and-artworks/johannes-matthaeus-koelz/ "The Painter's Hidden Masterpiece: The Story of Johannes Matthaeus Koelz" – Art UK Details on the definitive biography book written by Simon Lake and Koelz's daughter, Ava Farrington. https://shop.artuk.org/the-painter-s-hidden-masterpiece.html "Johannes Matthaeus Koelz" – Wikipedia Entry A general timeline of his movements from Bavaria to Australia (internment) to Ireland. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johannes_Matthaeus_Koelz

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Kitchen This traditional country kitchen is equipped with all the gadgets to make it fun to whip up fantastic meals for all your guests, The kitchen door leads out onto the Breakfast & Lounge Terraces. With two convection ovens, including a large catering sized oven for the bigger jobs and a gas hob., there are lots of options. A small Fridge here for daily items and a tall Fridge and Freezer in th e cool room next door means you have lots of space to store all your goodies. The Spice Cupboard is home to the Microwave and of course Spices, Salt, Pepper & Olive Oil . The Larder opposite the kitchen is home to all the Pots, Pans and Dishes you will need as well as basic items such as flour and sugar , You will also find Blenders, Crepe Maker, Stand Mixers and a Twelve Egg Poacher here too. You can order your Groceries in advance - we will send the shopping link on request - and the team will pop everything away for you or perhaps stock the fridges with some home cooked meals ready to pop in the oven. Check our Relax and Enjoy page for extra services & dining options. Fibre Broadband 100mbps Convectionl Ovens X2 Gas Hob Microwave Coffee Plunger Pots - Ground Nespresso Coffee Machine - Pods Drip Coffee Maker - Ground K itchen Plates / Cutlery / Glasses /cups Pots / Pans / Dishes Blenders / Mixers / Egg Paocher Power points: USB & UK/US Adaptors Coffee (Ground & Pods) / Teas / Hot Chocolate / Brown, Castor & Granulated Sugar / Olive Oil / Salt / Pepper / Selection of Spices / Plain & Self Raising flour / Dishwasher Tablets / Washing-Up Liquid / Dishcloths / Cling Film / Tin Foil / Kitchen Paper Towels Kitchen Welcome Pack Home

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Main Rooms at Lisnabrin Country House Rental, Co. Cork Your Home from Home La maison sera prête pour votre arrivée. Chambres composées de draps impeccables, d'articles de toilette et de serviettes. Salle de démarrage avec tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour partir et explorer. N'oubliez pas vos togs pour un plongeon dans le Hot-Tub, il a la meilleure vue sur les chevaux dans les paddocks. Table de billard et jeu de fléchettes pour des soirées pleines d'activités. Buts de football, jeu de croquet et toutes les balles et raquettes dont vous aurez besoin pour des jeux amusants sur la pelouse. Vous avez la possibilité de personnaliser votre séjour à l'avance. Choisissez parmi nos menus Confort à la maison et Out & About ci-dessous. Faites-nous savoir ce dont vous avez besoin et nous pouvons vous envoyer un devis personnalisé. Drawing Room The heart of the house, take a seat by the fire and let the world settle. You might find someone with their feet up and glass in hand, maybe the competitive duo battling it out on the Backgammon Board or perhaps that long awaited catch up over a cup of tea. More about the Drawing Room Formal Dining Room The elegent dining room can accommodate up to 18 guests for a candlelit dining experience. With the fire lit and the table dressed, this room is a graceful setting for your dinner party. More about the Dining Room Library Escape the chaos of the outside world with our beautiful library. A cosy quiet space for relaxing with a good book - and there are plenty to choose from! More about the Library Kitchen Fully equipped and ready for use - the kitchen can be stocked with all your favourites - check out our Home Comforts page for meal and dining options. More about the Kitchen Bar & Coachhouse The Coach House Bar and Events space is dedicated to everything fun, whether that’s spending time with family, entertaining guests, or just taking some ‘me-time’. There is something for everyone here. More about the Bar & Coach House Home

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