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August– September
Welcome to
Castle Leslie Estate
On behalf of 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. We are delighted to welcome you to our
hidden corner of Ireland.
August and September are our favourite months here as the estate
is all abloom and at its very best aesthetically. The mornings start
early and are alive and bright and the evenings heavenly and balmy!
It’s blue skies and sun kissed afternoons all the way and you have our
1,000 acres in which to enjoy it all within.
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 highlights at Castle
Leslie Estate and things that you can do in our local area. We look
forward to being of service and if we can be of any assistance to you
during your visit, please do not hesitate to ask any of the team who
are always genuinely delighted to help.
Brian Baldwin
CEO
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Things To Do
In our local area
Glaslough Chocolates pieces, commissions, christening gowns, first
communion dresses and veils. The gallery
The Glaslough Chocolate Company is located also offers a range of classes and workshops
in our picturesque and village of Glaslough. for tour groups and sewing guilds.
Here Trish makes scrumptious artisan
chocolates, handmade in small batches using The Gallery is open 9.30am-5.30pm Monday
Belgian chocolate, fresh local cream and butter. – Saturday.
Absolutely delicious! Call to see Trish at work
and sample her lovely creations for yourself.
Monaghan County Museum
The perfect gift for family and friends.
Monaghan County Museum first opened
to the public in 1974. County Monaghan
Swallow Studios Textiles has seen many social, cultural and political
Room & Gift Shop changes both at local and national level since
then. These diverse changes are reflected in
Swallow Studios is workshop to one of Ireland’s the museum’s collections of artefacts and
best established textile artists, designers and displays. Every item in the museum collection
hand-weavers, Liz Christy. Liz readily welcomes is connected to the county in some way;
visitors to see herself and her team at work and it may have been found here, made here
visitors get to see the different processes in the or owned by someone who lived here. The
ancient craft of hand-weaving. museum collection covers all aspects of the
county’s history incorporating archaeology,
Carrickmacross Lace Gallery the early Christian period, the plantation
era, transport, conflict, agriculture, lace
Visit the gallery to enjoy a splendid array and folklife. The diverse range of services
of beautifully designed and hand crafted that the museum offers include; tours of
Carrickmacross Lace. Carrickmacross Lace the museum and exhibitions; workshops;
Co-Op was established in 1984 to exercise walking tours of Monaghan Town; research;
quality control for this traditional cottage educational events; local history and
industry. They ensure highest standards are heritage; outreach events and exhibitions and
maintained in keeping with the ideals that object identification. There are also a number
the original lace craft producers established of interactive displays which aid in the
back in the early 1820’s. The gallery proudly accessibility of the museum both physically
hosts an extensive range of both traditional and intellectually.
and contemporary designs cleverly adapted to
Opening times are Monday to Friday 11am –
the materials and executed with the highest
5pm and Saturday 12pm to 5pm. Admission
level of expertise. Products range from
is free.
Christmas baubles to wedding veils, bespoke
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Things To Do
In our local area
AWOL Outdoor Adventure Tanagh Outdoor Education
AWOL have been thrilling the people of & Training Centre
Ireland for over 20 years with paintball games Tanagh Outdoor Education & Training
and adventure activities. AWOL is located on Centre is located between the Monaghan
the banks of the River Blackwater, bordering and Cavan border. The centre provides
counties Monaghan & Tyrone, only 1 mile water-based and land-based adventure
from Aughnacloy. Activities offered include activities that challenge groups both mentally
canoeing – kayaking – archery – paintball and physically. The activities are designed
games – total wipeout slide – orienteering to promote all aspects of team dynamics
– team building tasks – assault course including leadership, communication,
– abseiling – camping – survival skills – planning, motivation and of course having
rivercrossing – mountain boarding – canoe fun while taking part. All ages are catered
camping trips – expeditions – mind benders – for including small and large groups, family
raft building and multi activity events. and friends adventure days, schools and
colleges, clubs, adventure summer camps,
Navan Centre and Fort youth groups and residentials. Visits can
range from half to full day activities or even
Experience life over 2000 years ago with a week-long stay. Activities include: Open
a visit to the Navan Centre & Fort. As the canoeing, kayaking, raft building, archery,
ancient seat of Kings and home of the Red electronic orienteering, low ropes course,
Branch Knights, the legendary Emain Macha ecology & geography programmes, guided
(Navan Fort) is one of Ireland’s most famous heritage paddles and walks, mudslide, brown
and important archaeological sites. Walk bog team tasks, banana boating, forest school,
in the footsteps of warriors as your guide mountain biking, stand up paddle boards.
explains the significance of the great temple Booking is essential.
of 95BC, as well as the surrounding sites of
the Navan complex. Immerse yourself in
Iron Age life, as you meet the resident Celtic For details of all our Summer
clan & view their period dwelling! During events or to arrange a booking
your visit you may find the Celts regaling you please visit our website
with stories of their past triumphs, cooking,
www.castleleslie.com or call us
weaving or even preparing their weaponry for
battle. Although our warriors may look fierce,
on +353 47 88100
you are assured of a warm welcome – as long
as you stay a spear’s length away!
Tours must be pre-booked in advance.
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Moments of equestrian
adventure…
Our Equestrian Centre is open for intermediary For a complete list
and experienced riders. of activities visit
This is a wonderful time to get back ‘in the saddle’ and www.castleleslie.com
the Estate is particularly beautiful at this time of year and or call reception.
an ideal time to explore on horseback. Throughout August
Bookings can be made
and September, we have morning and afternoon rides
within 24 hours notice
available to book.
or sooner depending on
Come riding with us and enjoy a gripping hack or cross availability and
country ride and breathe in that sweet fragrant air and weather conditions.
experience the adventure of riding on our 1,000 acres.
We advise early booking
However, if the saddle is not for you, why not enjoy
where possible to avoid
a one-hour enchanting horse drawn carriage ride and
disappointment.
journey back in time through the tree-lined avenues and
bridleways. This is a wonderful way to experience the
beauty of Castle Leslie Estate.
Carriage rides may be booked through reception or
directly with the Equestrian Centre. They are subject to
availability and advance booking is essential at €90 per
carriage ride (seats 4 adults, or 2 adults and up to 2 children)
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Moments of lasting bliss…
Our skin goes through its own unique transition In addition to our signature
in response to the changing seasons. To ease that transition facials and our seasonal offers,
guests can enjoy several wonderful facials at the Victorian our highly-trained therapists
Treatment Rooms. Some examples of these are below: will pamper you with a
eminence stonecrop whipped facial– €95 range of traditional organic
(55 mins) This stonecrop balancing facial is a deep therapies from the ‘Eminence
cleansing, energising customised facial, its highly Organics’ & ‘Voya’ ranges.
concentrated in organic natural ingredients to restore For a full menu list
moisture and give a real radiance boost. please visit please visit
eminence green lake diamond facial – €95 our Victorian Treatment
(55 mins) Infuses life into your skin. This intensive Rooms brochure here.
handpicked customised facial will rejuvenate and renew
To contact the Victorian
any skin type. Specialised lifting massage will help you
Treatment Rooms directly
drift away and leave you radiant and visibly more youthful.
dial extension 405 or email
voya radiance facial – €95 (55 mins) This seaweed victorianspa@castleleslie.com
natural facial is deeply detoxifying. It helps to revitalise even to make an appointment.
skin tone and the procollagen extracts will restore the signs of T&C’s apply.
visible ageing and your skin is instantly firmed and tightened.
Why not pamper yourself with our Summer Special
which is a luxury manicure or pedicure using leading nail
polish OPI. A luxurious spa manicure or pedicure soaks
the nails and provides cuticle treatments, heat experience,
massage of hands and arms or feet and lower legs with nail
shape and polish. This treatment is priced at €60.
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Moments of indulgence
to savour…
An age old Irish hospitality decrees t hat you All of our dining options
get out the best linen, pick the finest food and treat your must be booked in advance
guests to the best. This tradition continues at Castle Leslie of arrival, and we ask that
Estate. There is little chance of anyone going hungry all guests adhere to the
—from lazy lunches in Conor’s Bar & Lounge at The most up-to-date government
Lodge, to delightful Afternoon Teas until finally dinner guidelines. Due to social
at the 2 AA Rosette award winning Snaffles Restaurant. distancing, we cannot permit
Our Executive Head Chef, Aaron Duffy and his team a ‘walk-in’ policy and
celebrate this season in abundance and have created some reservations must be booked
wonderful menus for you to enjoy. in advance of arrival.
Conor’s Bar & Lounge is the perfect place to enjoy
traditional style home cooking in a relaxed environment. You can book dining online
Choose between the bar, lobby or conservatory or on a here or contact us
hot day we sometimes offer alfresco dining in the garden. via reception.
Snaffles Restaurant serves hearty morning breakfasts
to put a ‘pep in your step’ these beautiful mornings, and
wonderful sophisticated dishes each evening.
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Moments of outdoor adventure…
Our acres of woodlands, stunning scenery as you walk throughout
lakes and grasslands make it the the beautiful landscape of our estate. With
perfect location for a wide variety of several walks mapped out, all of which
outdoor activities. containing stunning scenery, Castle Leslie
Estate has something for everyone.
During your stay, wander through
our undulating Irish countryside, there Falconry
are many attractions to see; from the Experience a unique insight into the
Equestrian Centre and working farm, noble and ancient art of Falconry
to the unique flora and fauna and which offers a stimulating, unique, and
historical sites. These include building memorable experience. The majestic,
ruins, a Gothic Lodge, Walled Garden beautiful birds are captive bred both
originating from 1850, the Pinetum, in Ireland and abroad. They include
St. Salvator’s Church and an Integrated different species of falcons, hawks, owls,
Wetlands project. and the magnificent golden eagle. We
There is a host of outdoor activities to have four different packages which you
avail of at Castle Leslie Estate including: can choose from, and bookings can be
made 72 hours in advance.
Walking
There are a variety of exceptional walks, Clay Target Shooting
from short jaunts to long leisurely strolls. Experience the thrill of Clay Target
Wander throughout the Estate grounds Shooting at Castle Leslie Estate. Glenn
and around the village of Glaslough. Ross is an ICPSA accredited Safety
Breath in the fresh country air and Officer and Coach and recognized by
10An Garda Siochana to carry out gun Fishing
competency training. He has represented The Leslie family have been the
Ireland 11 times at Home International custodians of the stunning ‘Glaslough’
level and once at the World Cup in Rome or Green Lake for generations. The
2005. He has won the Ulster Open twice lake is brimming with monster pike,
and Irish Grand Prix twice in recent years and fishermen widely consider it to be
and has 11 Ulster Inter-Provincial badges, one of Ireland’s best-preserved loughs.
10 of which are winning badges. In fact, in 1991 a fisherman reeled in a
catch weighing 38lb 9oz (17.5kg) and
Archery
broke Ireland’s 18 year record. Fishing
Test your strength and accuracy to
is charged per rod (person) per day and
the full in a versatile and competitive
includes the use of a boat.
sport. Archery will not disappoint in the
entertainment, satisfaction and fun that Boating
it offers. Archery is extremely competitive Enjoy a morning or afternoon boating
and really gets a group energized quickly. on our glistening Glaslough Lake or
Your qualified instructor will always ‘Green Lake’. While away the hours by
accompany you. All necessary equipment relaxing on one of our boats and admire
is included. the stunning scenery all around you
including our ancient woodlands, gardens
Picnics
and of course our beautiful Castle.
At Castle Leslie Estate, we source our picnic
ingredients from our superb local suppliers
Please contact us at reception for
and prepare them in ways that work al
fresco. Think of Irish cheeses, fresh bread,
information, prices and to make
seasonal fruit, and vegetables prepared a booking for any of our onsite
simply and packed carefully. We have activities.
thoughtfully chosen several idyllic spots for
the perfect picnic on our beautiful 1,000-
acre Estate. We’ll pack up the most perfect
picnics for you to enjoy and leave you to it.
11Managers Spotlight
Aaron Duffy
in each edition of our newsletter,
we feature one of our amazingly talented
and hardworking managers. This month
we are delighted to feature Aaron Duffy
for our Q&A session.
What is your name? Where is your favourite place in the world?
Aaron Duffy. My favourite place is home. I’ve been
lucky to have travelled all over the world
Where are you from?
but for me there really is no place like
Beragh Co. Tyrone.
home.
What is your title at Castle Leslie Estate?
What is your motto or personal mantra?
Executive Chef.
“It will be tight”. I hate waste but always
How long have you been working at like to have plenty, so there’s a bit of work
Castle Leslie Estate? involved in getting it right! I like to think
I’ve been working at Castle Leslie Estate I run a tight ship!
for over 3 years.
Three words to best describe you:
What does your job entail? Motivated. Responsible. Sometimes
I’m responsible for all the food across the mischievous!
estate. I have five kitchens and over 25
What is the one thing, you cannot live
staff, so it’s busy!
without?
What do you like most about your job? The Sprinter! This is our work van which
It’s great to see each chefs’ progress and we use for transporting food across the
watch them develop their skills. many kitchens on the estate.
What do you like to do when you are not If you could have any superpower,
working? what would it be?
It usually involves going out for dinner I’d love to be able to time travel.
and not having to cook!
What is your favourite thing on the menu
What is a fun fact about you many people at Castle Leslie Estate?
may not know? I can’t choose! Sure I created the menus!
I appeared on ‘MasterChef The I hope you enjoy, whatever you choose.
Professionals’.
12Castle Leslie Estate, Glaslough,
Co. Monaghan, Ireland
www.castleleslie.com
tel: +353 47 88 100
email: info@castleleslie.com
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