Ballyvolane banking on Bertha’s bounty

JUST THE TONIC: Justin Green displaying his award winning artisan gin, 'Bertha's Revenge' at last Saturday night's reception and dinner in Ballyvolane House, Castlelyons. (John Ahern)

Justine Green and his wife Jenny, own and run Ballyvolane House in Castlelyons – a successful country retreat where discerning guests go to unwind.

A former employee of the 6 star Jumeriah Beach Hotel in Dubai, Justin’s ‘real’ education came during his time as a front-line operative on the Ballyvolane House dairy farm.

An early riser and a good judge of livestock, he learned plenty of life lessons from his time in the milking parlour.

Always on the lookout for business ideas, Justin teamed up with former college pal Antony Jackson, to create Bertha’s Revenge …

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