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The smell of freshly baked scones just out of the oven as you arrive at Cloughan Farm. Topped with our own homemade jams and a dollop of cream, served with a pot of tea/coffee or seasonal fruit cordial to welcome you. Safe camp site location. Toilet, shower facilities and phone charging points. Children aged 7-12 are half price. Select adult for ages 13 and above. -
Depending on the time of year, enjoy getting hands on bottle & bucket feeding pet lambs and calves for their morning and evening feed as well as collecting eggs from our free range ladies. Children aged 7-12 are half price. Select adult for ages 13 and above.
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Fiona & Michael invite you into their home to gather around their farmhouse kitchen table to enjoy a home cooked seasonal 2 course dinner using much of their kitchen garden vegetables & fruit as well as Cloughan Farm grass fed meat and poultry. Children aged 7-12 are half price. Select adult for ages 13 and above.
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Fiona & Michael invite you into their home to gather around their farmhouse kitchen table to enjoy a home cooked seasonal 2 course dinner. You’ll also join us the following morning for a freshly prepared breakfast Children aged 7-12 are half price. Select adult for ages 13 and above.
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Sow Grow & Homesteading with Fiona
Price: €750
Date: Feb – Nov - 10 weeks – 2nd Wednesday of each month
Time: 10am – 2pm
Join me in 2027 as I sow & grow my own vegetables & fruits in our kitchen gardens, greenhouse and polytunnel here at Cloughan Farm. Perhaps you are interested in getting your own few hens or rearing broilers, we will also be sharing with you how to get started . In the kitchen you'll be getting hands on from time to time cooking and baking our garden bounty as well as preserving and fermenting with recipes included This is a wonderful opportunity to learn and replicate in your own garden as you sow and grow along side Fiona at Cloughan Farm Cookery School. When you arrive in the morning, you'll enjoy our freshly baked scones just out of the oven topped with our own homemade preserves and with tea/coffee. As your day ends we will all gather in our dining room to enjoy a Farm to Table lunch cooked by Fiona in the kitchen of Cloughan Farm. When and What it entails- Workshops will take place on the 2nd Wednesday of each month
- Workshop Dates: Feb 10th, Mar 10th, April 14th, May 12th, June 9th, July 14th, Aug 11th, Sept 8th, Oct 13th, Nov 10th
- Workshop Duration: 10-2pm
- Morning coffee and lunch included as well as compost, seeds and seed trays.
- How to build a growing bed
- Sowing, growing on, transplanting, management, harvesting.
- Keeping hens, chickens turkeys and broilers
- Hands on cookery & baking classes using our garden bounty
- Invited gardening guests from time to time. These are people who inspire me and experts in their field
- All 10 workshops are sold in a bundle
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Christmas Entertaining Friends & Family - Demo & Dine Price: €75 Date: 8th Dec Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pm Get all the tips & tricks suitable for hosting a festive family or friends gathering in your own home. We will take you through the preparation for organising your space layout, delegating jobs & menu planning. You’ll be getting hands-on in our kitchen, preparing, cooking & baking simple but delicious recipes that you’ll be able to prepare in advance and that won’t see you running around like a headless chicken before your guests arrive or during their visit You’ll be the perfect host and we’ll even throw in tips to help you escape the wash-up!! You Will Enjoy- Welcome:Glass of mulled wine and canapés on arrival
- Live Demo:A cookery and baking demonstration with Fiona
- Q&A:Opportunities to ask questions and gather advice throughout the demo.
- Recipe Pack:A full recipe booklet to follow along and take home.
- Dine:Sit back and relax during the demonstration, then enjoy the finished dishes together in the dining room afterward.
- Farm Shop: The opportunity to purchase our homemade jams & chutneys, Dexter beef boxes as well as our gift vouchers. Card facility available
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Christmas Afternoon Tea
with Festive Baking Demo
Price: €65
Date: 5th Dec
Time: 12noon - 3pm
Afternoon tea at Cloughan Farm is very special for Fiona as baking holds a very warm place in her heart. Baking with my Granny Egan and my beautiful mother Eithna gives me such incredibly happy memories. These 2 amazing ladies taught me so well. Step into a world of elegance with an afternoon inspired by the timeless tradition. Delicate pastries filled with seasonal fruits, elegant cakes and desserts and of course, finger sandwiches. Fiona’s afternoon tea, where everything is made from scratch, just like she was taught Your afternoon begins in the kitchen, where Fiona will demonstrate how to make and bake a selection of savoury and sweet treats. Once I'm finished in the kitchen, you will be invited into our dining room, where you'll enjoy sipping freshly brewed leaf tea or coffee in China cups and saucers and be served the delicious fruits of my labour. Please note that everyone gathers around our dining room table and no individual or group tables can be provided You Will Enjoy- Welcome: Glass of Prosecco and canapés on arrival
- Live Demo:A baking demonstration with Fiona
- Q&A:Opportunities to ask questions and gather advice throughout the demo.
- Recipe Pack:A full recipe booklet to follow along and take home.
- Dine:Sit back and relax during the demonstration, followed by Afternoon Tea together in our dining room
- Farm Shop: The opportunity to purchase our homemade jams & chutneys, Dexter beef boxes as well as our gift vouchers. Card facility available
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Christmas Mince Meat Making - Hands on Price: €65 Date: 1st December Time 6pm - 9pm Fiona will share with you all the tips and hands on experience to learn how to create the perfect mince pies and delicious jars of mincemeat using Fiona's family recipe. Enjoy labeling and adding seasonal bows and ribbons to your delicious creations and edible gifts. Glass of mulled wine and nibbles on arrival Your evening will include all ingredients, recipes, jars of mincemeat and pies and a little gift bag to take home. You'll finish off the evening gathered around the dining room table with a light festive selection meal and dessert You Will Enjoy:- Welcome: Glass of mulled wine and nibbles on arrival
- Hands On: A guided hands on mincemeat and pie making experience in the kitchen with Fiona.
- Recipe Pack: A full recipe booklet to follow along and take home.
- Dine: Light festive supper and dessert
- Take Home: Your jar of mincemeat and gift box of mincepies
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Christmas Desserts & Edible Gifts – Hands On Price: €125 Date: 28th Nov Time: 10am – 2pm After the big man himself, Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without delicious home baked goodies and festive desserts. When you arrive at Cloughan Farm Cookery School you'll be greeted with a warm glass of mulled wine along with some tasty seasonal canapés Guided by Fiona in the kitchen we'll get hands on creating a delicious dessert suitable for the festive season. A lip licking ice cream that you can have made ahead just encase that unexpected visitor might decide to call. You’ll also enjoy making some chutneys or pickle for your Christmas cheese platter, nibbles and canapes, and of course you'll also make an array of one and two bite savoury canapés At the end of the day the fruits of your labour will be beautifully ribboned and bowed to gift or do as you please but just before your head out the door we'll all sit back and relax and enjoy a 2 course seasonal lunch prepared and made from scratch in our kitchen at Cloughan Farm. You Will Enjoy- Welcome: Mulled wine ( alcoholic and non alcoholic) and canapés
- Hands-On: A guided baking & dessert making experience in the kitchen with Fiona.
- Q&A: Opportunities to ask questions and gather advice throughout the workshop.
- Recipe Pack: A full recipe booklet to follow along and take home.
- Ingredients & Equipment: Ingredients and equipment included.
- Lunch: A seasonal 2 course lunch cooked from scratch in our kitchen
- Farm Shop: The opportunity to purchase our homemade Jams & Chutneys, Dexter beef boxes as well as our gift vouchers. Card facility available
- Take Home: Your cakes & desserts and chutney
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Back To Basics – Cooking & Baking – Hands on Price: €125 Date: 7th November 2026 Time: 10am – 2pm Join Fiona in the hands on experience where you’ll learn everything from making a hearty soups and stews to baking a fresh loaf of bread.You;ll also enjoy making your very own pastry and turning it into a delicious fruit tart served with homemade custard and ice cream as well as much more You Will Enjoy- Welcome: Tea or coffee with our signature homemade scones, cream & jam on arrival.
- Hands-On: A guided hands on cooking & baking experience in the kitchen with Fiona.
- Q&A: Opportunities to ask questions and gather advice throughout the workshop.
- Recipe Pack: A full recipe booklet to follow along and take home.
- Lunch: Enjoy a 2 course lunch of what you have made on the day
- Take Home: Your bread and fruit tart
- Farm Shop: The opportunity to purchase our homemade jams & chutneys, Dexter beef boxes as well as our gift vouchers. Card facility available
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Trails Ways & Autumn Feast Price: €75 Date: 30th Oct Time: 11.30am 4pm Location: Cloughan Farm & Abbeyshrule Village An autumn trail & dining experience featuring a guided walk of historic Abbeyshrule village by Kathryn Keenan , an insightful National Famine Way presentation by Edel McWeeney, and a 2 course farm to table lunch at Cloughan Farm by Fiona Egan. Your experience begins at Cloughan Farm, where you will be warmly welcomed with morning tea and scones by your host, Fiona and alongside local guide Kathryn Keenan. Kathryn is a key figure in the community who brings a wealth of local knowledge, passion for history, and deep roots in Abbeyshrule. From the farm, a short 3km bus journey brings you into the heart of the village, arriving at the iconic National Famine Bronze Shoes Monument. Here, Kathryn will share the moving story behind the shoes as you trace a few symbolic footsteps along the National Famine Way. Kathryn will then guide you on through the village, weaving together the story of Abbeyshrule past and present. Having grown up in the village and personally contributed to the village's growth and community efforts over the years, she will share the story of the restored Royal Canal and its vital lifeline in the story and development of the Famine Way. You will also enjoy a visit to the historic Cistercian Abbey ruins, and hear what makes Abbeyshrule a national and international award-winning Tidy Towns village. Upon returning to Cloughan Farm, we will be joined by Edel McWeeney from the National Famine Way for an insightful presentation on the history, heritage, and ongoing development of this historic trail. To round off the afternoon, everyone will sit down together around the dining room table to enjoy a seasonal 2 course autumn feast, prepared entirely from scratch in the kitchen by Fiona using much of our kitchen garden bounty. At the table we will continue to share stories, enjoy great food, and the warm hospitality of Cloughan Farm You Will Enjoy- Welcome: Tea or coffee with our signature homemade scones, cream & jam on arrival.
- Transport: A bus transfer to and from Abbeyshrule
- Footwear & Attire: Please bring walking shoes or boots. Warm, weatherproof outdoor clothing
- Guided Walking Tour: A guided walking tour of Abbeyshrule village with Kathryn Keenan
- National Famine Way: Presentation by Edel McWeeney back at Cloughan Farm
- Q&A: Opportunities to ask questions and gather knowledge throughout the day.
- Lunch: A seasonal autumn 2 course lunch cooked from scratch in our kitchen
- Farm Shop: The opportunity to purchase our homemade Jams & Chutneys, Dexter beef boxes as well as our gift vouchers. Card facility available
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Niamh Flannelly - Winter Gardening Date: 23rd October Time: 11am – 3pmCost: €125
Reflection, Rest & Kitchen Table Connection Led by Niamh Flannelly, Assistant Kitchen Gardener at the world renowned Ashford Castle and one of Ireland’s most respected horticulturists.Niamh will share practical winter garden techniques and seasonal sowings, alongside a warm and encouraging reflective conversation on the trials and triumphs of the year gone by. This gathering offers a gentle reminder to embrace mistakes as lessons, release perfectionism, and welcome the natural slowing down of both garden and mind.
Following our garden session and conversation, enjoy a seasonal cookery demonstration with Fiona and Niamh using fresh garden bounty, before gathering around our dining table to share a delicious 2 course lunch celebrating good food, connection, and the fruits of our labour. What You Will Enjoy- Welcome:Tea or coffee with our signature homemade scones, cream & jam on arrival
- In the Garden: Practical winter gardening tips and seasonal sowing with Niamh.
- Reflective Conversation & Q&A: A relaxed discussion led by Niamh exploring seasonal learnings, accompanied by an open Q&A.
- Live Cookery Demonstration: A joint seasonal demonstration with Niamh and Fiona using garden fresh bounty.
- Interactive Q&A: Plenty of opportunities to ask questions throughout the demonstration.
- Recipe Pack: A complete recipe booklet to take home.
- Dine: Sit back, relax, and enjoy the freshly prepared dishes together around the dining table.
- Farm Shop: The opportunity to purchase our homemade Jams & Chutneys, Dexter beef boxes as well as our gift vouchers. Card facility available
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Price: €125 Date: 17th October Time: 10am – 4pm Join Fiona for a celebration of the Apple season in the kitchen. Lots of delicious apple juiciness and fruitiness details to follow soon You Will Enjoy- Welcome: A glass of warmed Cloughan Farm Apple Punch & Canapés on arrival.
- Hands-On: Fruit pressing, pasteurizing and preserving guided by Fiona in the kitchen
- Q&A: Opportunities to ask questions and gather advice throughout the workshop.
- Recipe Pack: A full recipe booklet to follow along and take home.
- Ingredients & Equipment: Ingredients and equipment included.
- Lunch: A seasonal 2 course lunch cooked from scratch in our kitchen
- Farm Shop: The opportunity to purchase our homemade Jams & Chutneys, Dexter beef boxes as well as our gift vouchers. Card facility available
- Take Home: Apple juice & Preserves
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Dine At Mine - Hands On
Price: €75pp Date: 3rd October Time: 5.30pm - 9.30pm Have you always wanted to invite friends over for a weekend dinner party or gather around the dining room table for a special occasion? During this demonstration experience, Fiona will prepare a seasonal 3-course menu, guiding you step-by-step from preparation to cooking and baking. You will learn how to plate up with confidence and style, while picking up all the insider tips on how to set and decorate your dining room table for a truly atmospheric and memorable gathering. In the cookery school kitchen, seasonal ingredients and recipes come to life as Fiona guides you through the process of bringing your culinary creations right to the table. Afterward, take your seat at the dining room table to savor the fruits of Fiona’s labour and enjoy a memorable meal thoughtfully prepared and warmly served. You'll leave full of inspiration and enthusiasm and excited to plan your own dinner party full of deliciousness and confidence You Will Enjoy- Welcome:Tea or coffee with our signature homemade scones, cream & jam on arrival
- Live Demo:A cookery and baking demonstration with Fiona
- Q&A:Opportunities to ask questions and gather advice throughout the demo.
- Recipe Pack:A full recipe booklet to follow along and take home.
- Dine:Sit back and relax during the demonstration, then enjoy the finished dishes together in the dining room afterward.
- Farm Shop: The opportunity to purchase our homemade jams & chutneys, Dexter beef boxes as well as our gift vouchers. Card facility available
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Fabulous Baking & Desserts - Hands On Price: €125pp Date: 19th September Time: 10am - 3pm To be able to bake a cake for friends & family is just special. Passing on the skills of home baking is something I am very proud of in our Fabulous Baking & Desserts workshop. Guided by Fiona, you will learn how to make light & fluffy cakes & sponges, sinful desserts with all the trimmings and delicious seasonal puddings. You’ll be armed with an array of deliciousness to take home & enjoy where I’m sure you’ll have eagerly awaiting family or friends, or both when they hear your off on a hands on baking & desserts experience. You Will Enjoy- Welcome: Tea or coffee with our signature homemade scones, cream & jam on arrival.
- Hands-On: A guided baking & dessert making experience in the kitchen with Fiona.
- Q&A: Opportunities to ask questions and gather advice throughout the workshop.
- Recipe Pack: A full recipe booklet to follow along and take home.
- Ingredients & Equipment: Ingredients and equipment included.
- Lunch: A seasonal 2 course lunch cooked from scratch in our kitchen
- Farm Shop: The opportunity to purchase our homemade Jams & Chutneys, Dexter beef boxes as well as our gift vouchers. Card facility available
- Take Home: Your cakes & desserts
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Breads & Preserves - Hands on Price: €125pp Date: 12th Sept Time: 10am – 2pm In this experience you'll be making traditional Irish soda bread, scones and a crusty white loaf of yeast bread. You'll also learn the beautiful art of jam and chutney making to recreate when you get home. It won’t take long until you have your own pantry shelves lined with pots from your garden and hedgerow harvest. Once you are finished baking and preserving in the kitchen you will be invited to take a seat a around the dining room table to enjoy a sample of what you have made. You Will Enjoy-
Welcome: Tea or coffee with our signature homemade scones, cream & jam on arrival.
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Hands-On: A guided hands on bread making experience in the kitchen with Fiona.
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Q&A: Opportunities to ask questions and gather advice throughout the class.
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Recipe Pack: A full recipe booklet to follow along and take home.
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Lunch: Enjoy the fresh breads & preserves with Irish cheeses, cooked meats, dessert, and tea or coffee afterward.
- Take Home: Your breads & preserves
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Midweek Meals - Demo & Dine Price: €75pp Date: 4th Sept Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pmDiscover a wealth of simple, nourishing recipes to bring ease and flavour back into your daily routine. Together, we will explore delicious, wholesome ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, alongside fantastic get ahead meals that you can prepare in batches and pop straight into the freezer for those extra busy days.
During the class, I will share the exact recipes and planning tips that help take the guesswork out of your weekly shop and make the most of your store cupboard. Having a simple plan and a few dependable, homemade dishes in your repertoire is truly transformative, bringing peace of mind and nourishment to your table all year round.
You Will Enjoy- Welcome: tea/coffee with our signature homemade jam & cream scones
- Live Demo: A cookery and baking demonstration with Fiona
- Interactive Q&A: Plenty of opportunities to ask questions and gather advice throughout the demo.
- Recipe Pack: Receive a full recipe pack to follow along during the demo and take home with you.
- Dine: Sit back and relax during the demonstration, then enjoy the finished dishes together in the dining room afterward.
- Farm Shop: The opportunity to purchase our homemade jams & chutneys, Dexter beef boxes as well as our gift vouchers. Card facility available