Recognised by several guides

'Brigown' is ideally situated with magnificent elevated views overlooking the famous River Moy and Belleek Woods.

Only 1 mile (2km) from Ballina town, it is within walking distance of the world renowned Cathedral Beat and Ridge Pool. Enniscrone beach is 5 miles (10km) away.

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Brigown Courses

Marjorie’s Kitchen offers premium specialised cooking courses to everyone, and we mean everyone.

This is not a master class for nouvelle cuisine, but rather a professional friendly environment in which to learn and have fun doing so.

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Brigown Diary Dates

Dates for 2010 ... Special Cookery Day Courses
Cooking with Marjorie in 'Marjorie's Kitchen'

The day course starts at 10am till approx 3 - 3.30pm 

  • Traditional Irish Cooking ... Sat 6th March
    Inspire your memories and revisit the past as you learn to cook and taste a selection of delicious traditional Irish dishes ... all in time for St Patrick's Day.
  • A Special Treat for Mother's Day ... Sat 13th March
    Treat the special lady in your life to a very special day, where we will cook and enjoy an exciting 3 course menu followed by a special Mother's Day cake and a glass of wine. Limited Places ... Book early
  • Healthy Eating with a vegetarian twist ... 17th April
    Fed up with the same old food?? Get back to basics with healthy eating and incorporate an exciting new menu in your diet 
  • Summer Specials & Picnic Fayre ... 19th June
    Indulge yourself with a little nostalgia as you pack your picnic basket full of fresh goodies e.g. Enjoy hot or cold Picnic Loaf, delicious Ham & Pineapple Quiche, Blinis with créme fraiche & smoked salmon, Summer Salads, Blueberry Muffins or fresh Strawberry & Cream Sponge to die for
banoffee (also spelled banoffi, or banoffy) lemon meringue pie

 

We are renowned for using the finest natural ingredients, locally sourced and farm fresh. Our farmers' market here in Ballina is recognised for its high quality in meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, cheese and herbs, which heightens the flavour of real Irish Cooking.

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

Dates for 2010 ... Culinary Delights & Cultural Sights
in Ballina, County Mayo

Enjoy 3 nights Bed & Breakfast + 2 evening meals in the Downhill House Hotel, Ballina, combined with a

  • full day, themed cookery course with home cooking expert, Marjorie Nolan, in 'Marjorie's Kitchen'
  • and full day sight-seeing tour of North Mayo with Mr Jim Henry of Sláinte Ireland Tours - www.slainteirelandtours.ie
  • marjorie's cheese cakeTraditional Irish Home Cooking ... 5th, 6th & 7th March, depart Mon 8th March
    Learn a traditional Irish dish, inspire your memories and revisit the past with delicious home cooking. Prepare your kitchen for a St Patrick's Day Festival!
  • A Treat of a day for your Mother ... 12th, 13th & 14th March, depart Mon 15th March
    Treat the special lady in your life to a very special day of yummy delights and delicious foods. Enjoy a 3 course lunch with Marjorie and toast your Mum with a scrumptious Mother's Day cake. Home cooking at its very best!
  • Healthy Eating with a vegetarian twist ... 16th, 17th & 18th April, depart Mon 19th April
    Get back to basics with healthy dining, delicious spring salads and mouth watering light ingredients, detox your body and learn how to use basic ingredients to create a banquet of a meal
  • Summer Specials & Picnic Fayre ... 18th, 19th & 20th June, depart Mon 21st June
    Summer salads, light bites, learn how to pack a picnic basket crammed full of fresh ingredients; delicious foods & menus to prepare you for the summer  

Combine your themed day cookery course with a sight-seeing tour of North Mayo with Sláinte Ireland Tours. Experienced and qualified tour guide Mr Jim Henry will take you on the North West Mayo Heritage Trail; bring you along some of the oldest roads in Ireland! Experience the panoramic views of Downpatrick Head in Ballycastle, prehistoric man in Céide and see where the French landed in Killala.

Private groups and parties catered for, outside of selected dates. Gift vouchers available.

Contact Marjorie on 087 230 4986, click here for enrolment form or email: marjorieskitchen@hotmail.com