REAL FOOD | REAL SKILLS | BRIGHTER FUTURES
Whether you are visiting from abroad and would like to learn how to prepare and cook a selection of Irish classic dishes or considering sending your TY student on an intense 4 day cookery programme, we have developed a series of structured programmes to suit your learning desires.
TY STUDENTS 4 DAY COOKERY COURSE AND ACCOMMODATION
This programme has been specifically designed to accommodate TY students, whether they are studying home economics for the leaving cert or simply want to learn how to cook their favorite dishes and feed themselves nutritiously as they become adults.
Ideally this course is designed for TY groups of friends who want to learn together. We take reservations for groups of 5-6 students, sharing twin bedroom accommodation in the cottage.
The programme is chock-a-block with learning and students will be preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner to be enjoyed by the group for each meal. The small group size allows your host and instructor (Lolly) to give real person to person teaching and attention throughout the week.
The students will have evenings to relax together with movies, board games or walk to the village.
Take a look at the TY Cookery Programme information and timetable pages for more information.
MORE COURSES COMING SOON (from June 2027)
Arrive Monday morning, programme begins Monday afternoon. Leave Friday afternoon.
Collection from Thomastown Train Station (Dublin line) to Rose Cottage, and return at the end of the week.
Ideal for groups of friends or classmates.
Warm, welcoming accommodation with everything you need.
The village is a 30-minute walk or 5-minute drive away. Free time in the evenings to relax and unwind.
Hands-on cooking – all meals made from scratch and enjoyed together around the table.
Meaningful conversations – sustainability, foraging, food waste, seasonality and more.
A deep connection with nature – we’re based overlooking the beautiful Nore Valley in Kilkenny.
A big collection of reliable, go-to recipes and menus to take home for life.
A supportive, fun and busy week – you’ll be well looked after every step of the way.
