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* MUSHROOM HUNT at Longueville House Hotel, Mallow, Co Cork, Sunday, October 16.

Don your wellies, bring your waterproofs, and hike around the estate in search of mushrooms with the guidance of a mushroom expert. There will be a mulled wine reception and afterwards Chef William O’Callaghan and his team will prepare a banquet of autumn mushrooms from the day’s harvest.

Advance booking and payment is essential as numbers are limited; Tel: [phone] or email: [e-mail]; www.longuevillehouse.ie.