Book and pay for any Blackwater Valley Opera Festival ticket during the month of April and be in with a chance to win a luxurious Afternoon Tea for Two at the five-star Castlemartyr Resort – a perfect treat ahead of the summer season 🎟️☕
Steeped in history and elegance, Afternoon Tea is served in the Knights Bar at Castlemartyr Resort’s 18th-century Manor House. Overlooking formal gardens and beneath a stunning Rococo-style ceiling, it’s the ideal setting for a leisurely afternoon indulgence. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or simply enjoying time out with a friend, this timeless tradition is a celebration in itself.
Afternoon Tea Highlights:
- Dainty finger sandwiches
- Freshly baked scones with clotted cream and preserves
- An array of miniature pastries and cakes
- A fine selection of tea breads
- Pot of tea or freshly brewed speciality coffee
This exclusive giveaway is open to anyone who books and pays for any BVOF ticket between 1-30 April 2025. Don’t miss your chance to win a taste of luxury in one of Ireland’s most refined settings. Book your tickets this April – and let the music take you somewhere truly special.
Deadline: 30 April 2025
Afternoon Tea for Two at Castlemartyr Resort
T&Cs apply – see blackwatervalleyopera.ie for full details
2025 Festival Highlights:
Benjamin Britten A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Lismore Castle, with the Irish Chamber Orchestra. Performances: 28, 30, 31 May & 1 June
Henry Purcell Dido and Aeneas at St Carthage’s Cathedral, Lismore, with Paula Murrihy, Dean Murphy, Kelli-Ann Masterson, Irish Baroque Orchestra. Performances: 27 & 29 May.
2025 Dromore Yard Concerts
When Birds Do Sing – a celebration of music with mezzo-soprano Niamh O’Sullivan and pianist Gary Beecher.
Baroque Hits – with mezzo-soprano Paula Murrihy, and the Irish Baroque Orchestra, conducted by Nicholas McGegan.
PLUS Recitals at historic homes and venues. Free Open-Air Recitals. Education Outreach.
PLUS Formal Opera Dining – Gourmet Picnics at Lismore Castle | Dromore Yard.
For booking enquiries, please call Shermin at the BVOF Box Office on +353 87 4079250 or email the BVOF Box Office
Terms & Conditions – Castlemartyr Resort Prize Draw
- Eligibility: The prize draw is open to all individuals who purchase paid tickets for the 2025 Blackwater Valley Opera Festival between 1-30 April 2025 (inclusive).
- Automatic Entry: Every paid ticket booking made within the promotional period is automatically entered into the draw. No additional steps are required.
- Prize: One winner will receive Afternoon Tea for Two. The prize is subject to availability and must be redeemed within the timeframe specified by Castlemartyr Resort.
- Winner Selection: The winner will be chosen at random from all eligible bookings after the promotional period ends.
- Notification: The winner will be notified by 7th May 2025 via the email address or phone number provided at the time of booking. If the winner does not respond within seven days, the prize may be forfeited and another winner selected.
- Non-Transferable: The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any alternative.
- Promotional Use: By entering, the winner agrees to allow their name to be used in festival promotional materials related to the competition.
- Organiser’s Rights: Blackwater Valley Opera Festival reserves the right to amend or withdraw the competition at any time without prior notice.
