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Winter 2010 at The Gables & Longbowe

December 13th, 2010

Hi All,
Just a few of photos during our recent “Cold” spell – enjoy.

Kilkenny Arts Festival Is Here

August 4th, 2010

This short video clip shows the the way the arts continue to move with the times

Hurling In Kilkenny

April 23rd, 2010

Who said we were obsessed with hurling in Kilkenny?!!

The Refurbished Parade Kilkenny

April 15th, 2010

Was out for a walk this morning and went along the new refurbished Parade beside Kilkenny Castle. Plenty of open space there now, the local farmers market takes place here every Thursday morning, well worth a look for those specia; treats.
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Special Offers In The Gables and Longbowe

November 16th, 2009
Winter is Coming to Longbowe & The Gables
Winter is Coming to Longbowe & The Gables

Winter is coming and so to are special offers, we have now added a “Special Offers” page to our website have a look and tell us what you think.

The Gables Garden

October 21st, 2009
Fencing Post Hole

Fencing Post Hole

Burst pipe

Burst pipe

 

Today went slow, the holes for our fencing posts are hard to dig and they have to be dug by hand as there are many different types of pipes underground. We also came accross a burst pipe with very old fittings. We replaced this. Something we never expected, but the shape of our garden is going to be determined by the underground pipenetwork.

Hen Party at The Gables & Longbowe

June 3rd, 2009
Hen Party In Kilkenny!

Hen Party In Kilkenny!

As a result of the latest editions on the Farm The Gables and Longbowe self-catering will now have farm fresh eggs available, wer’e going to have fun putting names on this lot!

Getting Married at The Gables

May 31st, 2009

Yesterday was a big day in The Gables, as we had a wedding . The tranquility of the setting was put to best use.

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New Arrival to welcome you.

May 14th, 2009
Meet Benjy, he’s the latest edition to the “Welcome party” that awaits you when visit us. All he seems to do is want people to talk to him. One visitor asked was he the “green” version of the compost bin!!!
Benjy at The Gables & Longbowe
Benjy at The Gables & Longbowe