About Us

We moved to Ballynoe House, retiring to Felicity’s ancestral homeland, in 2015. Our guesthouses were opened in April 2018 following an 8-month conversion. Video.

Felicity is an artist who also loves to quilt and experiment with textiles. Having left the area at the age of six and travelled the world, she finally feels at home back in beautiful West Cork. A significant number of her family and friends run quality businesses in the area.

As full-time gardener and resident family historian and genetic genealogist, Mark has been supporting collaborative family history & DNA research since 1979. He has several genealogical blogs. Guests can receive free help with their British and Irish family history or seek advice on research. He is a Director of Clonakilty Chamber of Commerce.

Press Coverage:
West Cork People (July 2018)
Irish Independent Travel Feature (December 2018)

Mark & Felicity Grace T/A Ballynoe House
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