SpringCastle Leslie Estate, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan, Irelandwww.castleleslie.comtel: +353 47 88 100 email: info@castleleslie.com

On behalf of Sammy and 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.

There is a sense of renewal and new life all around us at Castle Leslie Estate as we progress through spring time. Seeds sprout, flowers bloom, and the sun warms the earth. While winter was a time to conserve energy and reduce activity, spring is a time of regeneration, new beginnings, and a renewal of spirit. 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 spring time. 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 BaldwinCEO

Welcome to Castle Leslie Estate

Easter Sunday Egg Hunt12 April 2020, 11:30am -1pm, €3.00, Rossmore Forest Park, Co. Monaghan.

A fun filled family event. Search for the wooden Easter eggs hidden along the route in Rossmore Park. You never know who might show up!

Easter Own a Pony for a Week.13 – 17 April 2020, 10am – 3pm, €225 per child, Castle Leslie Equestrian Centre.

This is for advanced riders only. Children will get the opportunity to groom, muck out, ride and enjoy games. To make a booking call 04788535 or email stables@castleleslie.com

Road Bowling24 April – 30 May 2020, Admission is free, The Market Place Theatre &, Arts Centre Co. Armagh.

Road bowling or ‘throwing the bullet’ is somewhat disputed as to its origins and in some ways seemingly a legacy of a previous era, involving nothing more than participants taking turns at throwing an iron and steel ball as far down a country road as possible. Yet healthy numbers continue to spectate at the prospective winners. The photographs in this exhibition show both players and spectators of the sport. The photographs were made by Michael Bradley in Cork and Colin Robins assisted by Joonas Aitonurmi in Armagh.

The Balmoral Show13-16 May 2020, Balmoral Park, Lisburn, Co. Antrim. Adult (Over 18) - £20, Youth (12-18 years) - £13, Seniors (Over 65) - £16, Child (5-11 years) - £3, Children under 5 years are free. Pre show prices are also available.

This is the biggest agricultural and equestrian event in Northern Ireland and draws huge crowds every year. It’s very much a family event with many attending on not just one but all three days. As well as show jumping and showing classes for horses, there are cattle, sheep, pig and poultry shows and a huge exhibition and trade show of agricultural machinery. There are produce competitions and the baking and flower arranging competitions which draw huge crowds and a lot of interest.

Bluegrass Omagh 202022 May 2020, 2 – 11:30pm Tickets £20.00 (Adult), Child £6.00), Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh.

From 2.00pm on Friday you can relax in the Festival Village as mandolins, banjos and fiddles keep the main stage alight from early afternoon until late into the night with fine music, food and drink for all to enjoy.

The Summer Country Show28 May 2020, 8pm, The Market Place Theatre, Co. Armagh, Tickets £24.00

This show returns for another unmissable night of toe tapping magic! The superb line-up includes the accordion maestro Brendan Shine, your favourite uncle Hugo Duncan, fiddling sensation Ritchie Remo, the beautiful tones of the Benn Sisters, the legendary Billy McFarland with his golden trumpet, and the trucker’s favourite, Boxcar Brian, who each will showcase their biggest hit songs in the company of a fabulous live band. A show all country fans won’t want to miss.

For details of all our Spring events or to arrange a booking please visit our website www.castleleslie.com or call us on +353 47 88100

Events This Spring at Castle Leslie Estate and nearby …

Castleblayney Drama Festival1-7 March 2020, Íontas Theatre, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan.

Enjoy a series of dramas at the Íontas Theatre including Shoot the Crow, At the Black Pig’s Dyke, Eurydice, Steel Magnolias, Gut and Our Few and Evil Days. For ticket and booking information, see: www.castleblayneydramafestival.ie

Jason Byrne – Wrecked But Ready13 March 2020, 8pm, The Market Place Theatre Co. Armagh. Tickets £22.00.

Jason Byrne has had a hard year. But he doesn’t want to talk about that. He’s wrecked but ready. Ready for a laugh. This show is a celebration. A celebration of triumph over adversity. A celebration of the fact that everybody’s got their own crap going on and they don’t need to listen to someone else moaning about their problems. So, leave your worries at the door and find out why ‘The Times’ described Jason as ‘The Outright King of Live Comedy’.

The Whistlin’ Donkeys – Live

16 March 2020, 9pm, €15 plus booking fee, The Fiddlers, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan.

This band is making their first appearance in The Fiddlers, after a massive year in 2019, taking in a 32 county tour of Ireland, sold out shows in Europe, Newfoundland, Philadelphia, New York & Boston.

2020 St. Patrick’s Day Parade17 March 2020, Monaghan Town.

Visit Monaghan Town St. Patrick’s Day Parade. From small beginnings, the Monaghan Town Parade has grown over the years to become one of the biggest and liveliest in the country. Set to provide plenty of fun and enjoyment for all the family. Something for everyone, whether you’re young or young at heart.

Honeysuckle, Bee & Me4 April 2020, 10:30am – 3:30pm, £30.00, Millennium Court Arts Centre, Portadown.

Join Gwen Earnshaw, beekeeper and owner of Natural Botanical Skincare and Soy Candle Company ‘The Honeysuckle Bee and Me’ and learn how to make and take home your own natural beeswax balm and gentle facial oil. Gwen will also show you how to make a Pine Needle Cough Syrup that you will be able to taste and easily make yourself at home. A fun and relaxing session, no previous experience required.

Good Food Market 6 April 2020, 11am - 4pm. The Argory, Armagh.

The historic courtyard will be filled with a number of artisan food stalls selling everything from chutneys and jams, homemade cupcakes and fudge, soda bread, pesto, cheeses, local meats, chocolates, cider and home grown produce. The Argory will also play host to not one but two special cookery demonstrations from Uluru Bar & Grill Chef Christopher Black and Owner, Chef of The Moy Larder, Sheena Kelly.

The Great Dragon Egg Hunt 11 - 14 April 2020, Times vary daily from 11am -4pm, £7.50 per ticket, Navan Centre & Fort, Co. Armagh.

This Easter, why not step into the world of Drippy the Dragon and the Evil Sorceress, Queen Evilana? With storytelling, song, craft & a dragon egg hunt, there is plenty to keep your little dragons out of mischief in our entirely original mini-play ‘The Great Dragon Egg Hunt’! Five magical dragon eggs have been stolen by Queen Evilana and Drippy needs your help to bring them back together and break Evilana’s spell! Drippy is no ordinary dragon, however – he has a secret that is soon to be revealed in this tale of twists and turns, which are snappier than a dragon’s tail! Pre-booking is essential.

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you don’t have to be an experienced rider to visit us at the Equestrian Centre. Even if you’ve never ridden a horse, we’d love you to visit and begin your equestrian adventure with us! Spring is a wonderful time to get back ‘in the saddle’ and the Estate is particularly beautiful at this time of year and an ideal time to explore on horseback or by carriage ride. We have a world class Indoor Arena with heated seats in our viewing gallery. We even have a mechanical horse to teach you or to improve your skills. Throughout the spring we’re giving riding lessons in our superb Indoor Arena with a 45 minute adult private lesson at €50. Journey back in time on an enchanting carriage ride for just €90 for 4 people. Come riding with us and enjoy a thrilling hack on the Estate and breathe in that fabulous clean spring time air. Experience the adventure of riding on our 1,000 acres with a one hour hack for €40 or a two hour cross country jump ride for €85. During the Easter school holidays why not book your child in for an equestrian lesson. Rates from €30 per hour (minimum age is 7 years).

our skin goes through its own unique transition in response to the changing seasons. To ease that transition we offer you three very special signature facials, one for each month of spring. March’s facial is an Apricot Whip. Revitalizing juicy apricots and healing herbs are the perfect companions for your skin. April’s facial is a Calming Chamomile Calendula Facial, the chamomile and arnica combined with Aloe Vera soothes, calms and hydrates the skin giving it a fresh brightened look. And for May, it’s a Sweet Red Rose Facial that minimizes fine lines and revitalizes, tones and refreshes. Each facial is priced at just €60 and has a duration of 45 minutes. Why not try one of our alternative treatments such as Reiki or Reflexology? Reiki is a hands-on healing treatment that is gentle yet effective and used to rebalance physical and emotional conditions (€70 for 70 minutes). Reflexology will help reduce stress and works on reflex points on the feet to aid the elimination of toxins enabling the body to function fully (€70 for 65 minutes).

Moments of lasting bliss…

In addition to our signature facials and our seasonal offers, our highly-trained therapists will pamper you with a range of traditional organic therapies from the ‘Eminence Organics’ & ‘Voya’ ranges.

For a full menu list please visit www.castleleslie.com

To contact the Victorian Treatment Rooms directly dial extension 405 or email victorianspa@castleleslie.com to make an appointment. T&C’s apply.

Moments of equestrian adventure…

For a complete list of activities visit www.castleleslie.com or call reception.

Bookings can be made within 24 hours notice or sooner depending on availability and weather conditions.

We advise early booking where possible to avoid disappointment.

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Moments to enjoy this Spring…s p r i n g O v e r n i g h t E s c a p e

An overnight away can be just the ticket you need to recharge your batteries. Join us at the Castle or the Lodge for one night’s bed and full hearty Irish breakfast and enjoy a 5 course candlelit dinner in our award winning Snaffles Restaurant.

From €125 pps. Rates quoted are available on a selected number of dates and may increase in certain months.

S p r i n g c o u n t r y g e taway

Retreat to our rural estate, relax by our blazing log fires, meander down ancient walks and bridleways, idle by the glittering lakes and explore our 1,000 acres. Indulge with two night’s accommodation with a hearty full Irish breakfast each morning and a relaxing candlelit dinner on one evening of your choice in the 2 AA Rosette award winning Snaffles Restaurant.

From €195 pps Rates quoted are available on a selected number of dates and may increase in certain months.

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Escape to a hidden corner of Ireland this Easter and treat yourself with some Easter rejuvenation at The Castle, The Lodge, The Old Stable Mews. A selection of dedicated Easter breaks are available.

From €285 pps. For a full list of our special offers this spring visit www.castleleslie.com Each are all subject to availability and terms and conditions apply.

age old irish hospitality decrees that you get out the best linen, pick the finest food and treat your guests to the best. This tradition continues at Castle Leslie Estate. There is little chance of anyone going hungry this spring — from lazy lunches in Conor’s Bar at The Lodge, to delightful Afternoon Tea at The Castle until finally dinner at the Award Winning 2AA Rosette Snaffles Restaurant. Our Executive Head Chef Philip Brazil and his team celebrate springtime in abundance this season and have created some wonderful menus for you to enjoy. Conor’s Bar is the perfect place to enjoy traditional style home cooking in a relaxed environment. Crackling log fires burning and the heart warming menus served by our friendly team will ensure a perfect lunch or evening meal. Snaffles Restaurant serves hearty morning breakfasts to put a ‘pep in your step’ these spring mornings, and wonderful sophisticated spring fare each evening.

Moments of indulgence to savour…spring specialities:

Snaffles Restaurant Pan Fried Cod, Quenelle Crab, Broccoli, Crispy Morteau Sausage & Oyster Leaves

Conor’s Bar: Tomato & Burrata Salad, Marinated Cherry Tomatoes, Toasted Sourdough, Soft Herb Pesto & Toasted Seeds

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The Old Stable Mews

The Castle

The Lodge

Return and Retreat this Summer…thank you for choosing to visit us at Castle Leslie Estate this spring. We trust that you had a memorable stay with us and hopefully you are already considering a return visit this summer! If so, please allow us to tempt you with a 10% discount off your summer stay which can be used towards the cost of any pre booked package on the estate this June, July or August 2020. To avail of this special return invitation and loyalty discount, please make this booking directly with us over the telephone by calling our reservations department on +353 47 88100 or by emailing reservations@castleleslie.com and quoting “Summer Return Stay”. We hope to welcome you back to Castle Leslie Estate very soon.

This discount is not applicable to any third party offers, already discounted special offers or previously made bookings and is subject to availability.

our acres of woodlands , lakes and grasslands make it the perfect location for a wide variety of activities. Our Equestrian centre is known to be one of the finest in Europe. We offer family or couple Archery. Enjoy early morning sunrises and romantic evening sunsets seen from our Hot Air Balloon (made all the more stunning with the spring colours). Our patient and skilled instructors are on hand to help first timers master the art of Clay Target Shooting. Alternatively get up close and personal with nature and enjoy Falconry on the Estate. Or simply borrow a pair of wellies from our boot room and go exploring on foot some of our 1,000 acres with one of our walking trails maps from reception to guide you on your way!

Moments of outdoor adventure...

For a complete list of activities visit www.castleleslie.com or call reception.

Bookings can be made within 24 hours notice or sooner depending on availability and weather conditions.

We advise early booking where possible to avoid disappointment. Maps are available for all residents from reception.

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