Hoedown at Corick House

Corick House and Flavour of Tyrone Good Food Circle partnered up to present a Country and Western Supper and Dance on Saturday, 28th January 2006. Yessurree! All trails led to the corale at Corick House, Clogher and a variety of critters where tethered in the commodious parking lot whilst the “hands” mossied on down for a chuck wagon supper and cavorting for the evening.

Cowgirls/boys where greeted with a bottle of beer to whet the trail dust from dry throats and those toting weapons checked them in before admission to the themed Garden Suite. This was decorated with straw bales, stars and stripes balloons and napkins and rounded off with red gingham cloths and candles on the tables. A scattering of straw over the floor set the scene. The guests entered into the spirit of the evening by dressing the part and there were a fair scatting of sequins as well as bootlace ties, denims, cowboy boots, chaps and Stetsons galore! Yehaw!

The prize for best dressed cowgirl went to Mrs. Bernie Donnelly and the cowboy was Malcolm from Belfast. Tony Kerr and his band yodeled and crooned to authentic country ballads and the evening went with a swing with the Texan 2-step and waltz being danced with enthusiasm. The line dancing demonstration was a fantastic success and performed with enthusiastic display of the art – indeed some guests from a Belfast Country and Western Club joined in to loud yahoos and applause.

Chow was served buffet style and a real chuck wagon supper of ribs, burgers, bangers, beans and baked potatoes where devoured with relish and was rounded off with home-made apple pie and cream. Running true to the tradition of the House all the food was from local sources. Supper over the dancers were well stoked with energy for more cavorting until the wee small hours.

Mrs. Jean Beacom, the proprietor of this beautiful 17th century country house welcomed all the guests and thanked them for their support. This was Corick House first such event and as it was so successful she announced that a further event would be held later in the year and this would be to raise funds for the Renal Unit Charity in which Jean is very much involved.

Corick House is justifiably renowned as a Wedding venue with over 100 weddings in a year. However, it can also be used for events such as conferences, dinner/dances and private dinners for up to 200 guests.

The Storey Suite which is the new conservatory seats 150 guests and has its own bar and access to the terrace and gardens. Corick House is enhanced by its award winning Carleton Restaurant and the facilities are complemented by the Blackwater Bar and it also boasts 12 luxury bedrooms. Jean is delighted to announce that planning permission has been received and plans drawn up for the addition of 10 further luxury bedrooms and these will be completed by June 2006. Truly a venue with a difference set in gorgeous countryside of County Tyrone where a warm welcome awaits.

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