The Allen Family

Myrtle and Ivan Allen had 6 children and 22 grandchildren, 39 great-grand children, many still live and work near Ballymaloe House. Many grandchildren went to set-up businesses using the same ethos of sustainability and supporting local, which was the cornerstone of everything done at Ballymaloe by their grandmother.

Ivan passed away in 1998, Myrtle continued to live at Ballymaloe House surrounded by her family, until she passed away in June 2018 at the age of 94.

The Ballymaloe Shop & Cafe

The Ballymaloe Shop & Café is located on the grounds of Ballymaloe House, selling Irish-made gifts, crafts, knitwear and kitchenware. The Café is located at the rear of the gift shop, serving a range of homemade cakes, beverages and wine, open 7 days, 9.30am to 6pm.

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The Ballymaloe Grainstore

The Ballymaloe Grainstore is a unique and versatile venue located on the grounds of Ballymaloe House, catering for larger weddings, corporate events, yoga retreats, life occasions, festivals and fairs and many other occasions.

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Ballymaloe Cookery School

The internationally renowned, award-winning cookery school, run by Darina Allen is located 4km from Ballymaloe House, which also includes Organic Farm and Gardens, sitting on 100 acres of land.

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Ballymaloe Foods

A family-run business, founded in 1990 by Yasmin Hyde, daughter of Myrtle and Ivan Allen. Ballymaloe Foods now produces a range of products including the award-winning Ballymaloe Relish.

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