Coppinger This relaxing room is named after the oldest family recorded as living on the estate. It has a super comfy King bed and looks down on the cobbled courtyard and buildings, which once housed the horses and carriages for the family. It’s large ensuite bathroom showcases the original Victorian cast-iron bathtub - now refurbished so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful view, best enjoyed as the sun goes down with glass in-hand. It has a separate shower and handcrafted washbasin. Superking Bed Bath, Face & Hot Tub Towels Selection of Bathroom products Roll Top Bath Handcrafted Washbasin Relaxing Space Power points: USB & UK/US Adaptors Fibre Broadband 100mbps Hairdryer Walk-in Shower WC Work Space Power points: USB & UK/US Adaptors Home

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. Voorzieningen 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

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Bedrooms facilities at Lisnabrin Country House Cork Bedrooms The house will be all set for your arrival. Rooms made up with crisp linen, toiletries & towels. Walter Button 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. As the master suite, it has a Super King Four Poster bed and of course a well appointed bathroom. Take some time out to relax in roll top bath with countryside views. Button Button Button Button Walter Button 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. Button Button Button Button Walter Button 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. Button Button Button Button Walter Button 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. Button Button Button Button Walter Button 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. Button Button Button Button Walter Button 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. Button Button Button Button Walter Button 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. Button Button Button Button 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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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

Welcome to a remarkable chapter of our local history. Johannes Matthaeus Koelz (1895–1971) was an acclaimed German Expressionist painter whose life was defined by immense moral courage and artistic brilliance. After surviving the trenches of the Western Front, Koelz became an ardent anti-militarist, choosing to dismantle his own 24-foot anti-war triptych to save it from Nazi destruction before escaping Germany. In 1968 he discovered our little village of Curraglass. In this peaceful Irish setting, just steps from Lisnabrin House, Koelz spent quiet days amongst the community here. Johannes Matthaeus Koelz It was a huge honour to welcome Ava Farrington, Johannes' daughter, and Simon Lake (who authored the comprehensive biography, The Painter’s Hidden Masterpiece: The Story of Johannes Matthaeus Koelz) to an evening celebrating this great artist and his life. Video In the Garden, Apple Trees, Curraglass, Co. Cork 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

Privacy Policy for Lisnabrin House Last Updated: 03.05.2026 Lisnabrin House respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.lisnabrinhouse.ie and use our services, including our invoicing processes. 1. Information We Collect To provide our services and issue invoices, we collect the following types of personal information: Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number. Billing Information: Billing address and shipping address. Transaction Data: Details about services or products you have purchased from us and the amounts invoiced. Financial Information (Disclaimer): We do not collect, capture, or store credit card numbers, bank account details, or other sensitive financial information on our website or servers. All payments are processed securely through our third-party payment processors, Stripe and PayPal. 2. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect for the following purposes: To create, manage, and email you invoices for products or services rendered. To communicate with you regarding your account, invoices, and customer support inquiries. To comply with our legal, tax, and accounting obligations. 3. Parties to Whom Information is Disclosed We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to outside parties. We only disclose your information to the following trusted third parties: Payment Processors (Stripe and PayPal): When we issue an invoice, we provide secure payment links or gateways via Stripe or PayPal. We share only the necessary invoice details (such as your name, email, and the amount due) with these processors to facilitate the transaction. When you choose a payment method, you provide your payment information directly to Stripe or PayPal. Their use of your personal information is governed by their respective privacy policies. Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our business (e.g., email providers or accounting software), provided those parties agree to keep this information confidential. Legal Authorities: We may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights or the safety of others. 4. Method of Disclosure Because we utilise third-party payment links and gateways, the method of disclosure for your financial data is direct from you to the processor: Direct Entry: When you receive an invoice from us, you will click a secure payment link or button. You will enter your payment details or log in to your account directly through Stripe's or PayPal's secure portals. We never see or transmit your sensitive financial data or login credentials. Encrypted APIs: The basic invoice data we do share with our payment processors (name, email, amount) is transferred via secure, encrypted Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). 5. Security Practices We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information: Data Encryption: We use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) / Transport Layer Security (TLS) technology on our website to ensure your basic contact data is secure. Outsourced Security Compliance: Because we do not handle or store your financial information, we rely on the strict, industry-leading security infrastructure and Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance of Stripe and PayPal to safeguard your sensitive data. Access Controls: Access to your personal data (like your contact and invoice history) within our company is strictly limited to authorised personnel who need the information to perform billing or customer service duties. 6. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: Email: stay@lisnabrinhoise.ie Mailing Address: Lisnabrin House, Curraglass, Co. Cork, P51W9ER, Ireland. Phone: +353 86 228 0312

Lucretia This elegant, inviting room has a wonderful view over the cobbled courtyard, and is named after an important lady in Lisnabrin’s history. Lucretia Coppinger married Hugh Croker, a wounded soldier in the battle of Conna. Having nursed him back to health, they fell in love, married and so began the long Croker family history at Lisnabrin. The luxurious Super King Sleigh Bed and eclectic furnishings make for a unique and cosy space, coupled with an ensuite shower room. Superking Bed Bath, Face & Hot Tub Towels Selection of Bathroom products WC Work Space Power points: USB & UK/US Adaptors Fibre Broadband 100mbps Hairdryer Walk-in Shower Washbasin Courtyard Views Home

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