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Welcome to Ballyknocken House,  home of Catherine Fulvio ...

Mum's Kitchen with Catherine Fulvio for Mother's Day



Get cooking for your Mum this Sunday with your FREE Catherine Fulvio cookbook with 60 pages of delicious dishes including Mother's Day brunch.

Catherine's new cookbook is now available in all good bookshops or ORDER YOUR SIGNED COPY HERE

CATHERINE'S PREVIOUS BOOK ALSO AVAILABLE:



ballyknocken house

Ballyknocken House is scenically located on a 350 acre farm only a short drive from Dublin City Centre in County Wicklow, Ireland. This charming Victorian Farmhouse offers Bed and Breakfast accommodation and is home to TV Chef and Food Writer, Catherine Fulvio.

ballyknocken blue bedroom

A labour of love, at Ballyknocken we pride ourselves on offering a warm welcome and friendly service with seven bedrooms all reflecting the Victorian style of the premises.

Growing up on a working Farmhouse, Bed & Breakfast while holding on to the apron strings of her mother, Catherine Fulvio (nee Byrne), was destined to dedicate her career to the food & hospitality industry.  

Red Bedroom at Ballyknocken

Conveniently located in the Garden of Ireland, Ballyknocken House is the perfect place to explore County Wicklow from, hike the Wicklow Way, play a round of Golf or take a short drive to Glendalough, Sally Gap or Powerscourt Waterfall before returning to the comfort of Ballyknocken House.

Alternatively guests can enrol on a cookery course at Ballyknocken Cookery School.

lemon slices

Catherine is fast becoming a household name here in Ireland having completed three TV series for RTE and launched two Cookbooks, she has made an impression on many Irish homes for providing quick and easy food suitable for family life and entertaining friends.

She has made many media appearances including the NBC Today Show in the States as well as appearing on other major international TV channels including Discovery, The Food Network and BBC Good Food Channel’s “Market Kitchen” to name a few. 

Ballyknocken House is located only 29 miles south of Dublin City, it is the ideal location for a weekend break or a longer stay while exploring the surrounding countryside.

We look forward welcoming to you and do let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay more memorable.

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CATHERINE ON NBC TODAY SHOW

TVChef & Food Writer, Catherine Fulvio,making a full-on Irish breakfast ON NBC Today Show for St. Patrick's Day 2011.

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Click here to see Breakfast Video

Click here to see Catherine on NBC's Today Show December 2010 - Italian Favourites with an Irish Twist!

Catherine on NBCs Today Show
"Catherine is a joy, the young heart and soul of this traditional guest house, creating a cheerful atmosphere with her family and staff. Her cooking is wonderful indeed”
- Alistair Sawday, Alistair Sawdays’s Special Places

Awards and Recommendations

Failte Ireland
Cordondor award International cookery school 2007

"Cordon D'Or Culinary Academy Award 2007 - Cookery School of the Year"

Good Food Ireland Member
Bridgestone Logo   Guide Recommended 2012 Guide Recommended 2010